Emergency Services Chaplaincy
Revd Darren Roy is a member of Police Chaplaincy UK and the Fire & Rescue Service Chaplains' Association, providing faith and wellbeing support to Cumbria Constabulary and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (Furness).
He is accredited by Churches in Communities International.
Response Chaplain
As a chaplain to the emergency services and with experience in both prison service chaplaincy and emergency response, Darren provides support and resources for staff and service users.
Chaplaincy provides safe, independent, confidential support and understanding to all, whether or not they have a defined religious belief. Chaplains engage, support and comfort without prejudice
Through Police Chaplaincy UK, chaplains are committed to:
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Supporting and encouraging officers, staff and their families confidentially and discreetly
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Valuing each individual as a complete person in body, mind and spirit
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Caring for and supporting the organisation and contributing in the decision-making process
These commitments are achieved by:
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Visiting police stations and specialist units
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Attending training sessions
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Responding to major and critical incidents
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Developing clear and strong links with operational policing
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Being alongside people in the most challenging times of their life
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Being a non-judgemental listening ear and a compassionate presence