UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy (UKBHC)

About us

The UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy (UKBHC) is the register of healthcare chaplains/spiritual care professionals in the UK and was established in 2009. The primary aim of the UKBHC is the safety and wellbeing of the public, which it achieves by setting high standards for the professional practice of healthcare chaplains/spiritual care professionals that are on the register.

Registration criteria

What will it mean to be registered with UKBHC?

Board Registered Chaplains/Spiritual Care Professionals have demonstrated:

• evidence that they meet the eligibility criteria for registration;
• compliance with the professional Code of Conduct and requirements for Continuing Professional Development;
• fitness to practice;
• paid the relevant registration fee.

To maintain registration chaplains shall:

• ensure that their UKBHC record is complete, accurate and contemporary;
• maintain their CPD activity;
• comply with the professional Code of Conduct;
• pay the relevant registration fee.

How to Register