Religion & belief

Most religions recognise the existence of other faiths and beliefs and will (now) often encourage and embrace co-existence.
As an employer and service provider MHA works to promote good relations among people of different faith backgrounds, including those that have no religious beliefs.

Religion and our workforce 2022-2023

MHA will take reasonable steps to provide faith-based facilities and support residents, members, volunteers, and colleagues in meeting faith-based requirements:

Individual support during working time

Most of our premises will have a quiet room which is used for reflection or prayer. These quiet rooms can be used by individuals or groups of any faith, religion or belief during working hours. The rooms are also available to visitors and family members who may be attending at any of our premises.

As well as providing such space for quiet prayer, relaxation or meditation, MHA will consider individual staff requests for religious related activities for different faiths, religions, and beliefs.

Chaplaincy support

MHA is one of the few adult social care providers to offer a unique Chaplains service. This service offers support to residents, members, volunteers, and colleagues whether they are practicing members of one of the world faiths or not. The Service is expanding to include volunteer Chaplains from other faiths in order to offer help in dealing with questions about religion or belief, faith and spirituality. Our Chaplains can be “just someone to talk to”.

Useful links

The following links will give you access to a few leading organisations whose work in promoting religion or belief related equality is recognised either at national or local level. MHA has no control over the information displayed on these websites and therefore cannot accept any responsibility for the contents.

Equality and Human Rights Commission
Equal Opportunities Review