Supporting Hindu Culture in the NHS
Welcome to the Hindu NHS Network (HNN)

What We Do

The Hindu NHS Network (HNN) is a national, community-led initiative dedicated to supporting Hindu staff, patients, and communities within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).

Our organization truly believes that by working together, we can save more lives than ever before.

Staff Support & Wellbeing

  • Spiritual and emotional support rooted in Hindu philosophy
  • Career mentorship, leadership training, and work-life balance guidance
  • Celebration of festivals like Diwali, Holi, Navratri across NHS settings

Patient Advocacy

  • Promoting inclusive care that respects dietary, cultural, and end-of-life needs
  • Supporting chaplaincy and prayer spaces for Hindu patients
  • Resources for spiritual wellbeing and family-centred care

Cultural Education

  • NHS-wide training on Hindu traditions and holistic health practices
  • Educational webinars on Satvic living, Ayurveda, and yoga in medicine
  • Materials in 25+ Indian languages for patient and staff education

Community & Collaboration

  • Monthly digital meetups and annual conferences
  • Interfaith partnerships for shared learning and support
  • Temple-based health outreach and global practitioner connections

Why Join the Hindu NHS Network?

We believe that compassion is a force capable of transcending boundaries and transforming lives. By translating empathy into tangible actions, we strive to alleviate suffering and bring hope to those facing adversity.

Be Part of a Family

Connect with Hindu healthcare professionals who share your values.

Grow Professionally

Receive mentoring, attend leadership workshops, and access development opportunities.

Celebrate Your Culture

Help bring Hindu traditions to life in NHS workplaces.

Support Patients Better

Advocate for culturally sensitive care that reflects true holistic healing.

Our Vision for 2030

01

Have a Hindu Network active in every NHS Trust

02

Establish a National Centre for Hindu Health & Spirituality

03

Develop standardised protocols for Hindu patient care

04

Be a leading partner in NHS EDI and spiritual care policy formation

05

Support the career advancement of 1,000+ Hindu NHS professionals

06

Deliver training to 10,000 NHS staff on Hindu culture, diet, rituals, and values

07

Contribute peer-reviewed research on yoga, Ayurveda, and spiritual wellbeing in healthcare

We invite you to help make this vision a reality. Your voice, your service, and your presence matter.

Upcoming Events

Get Involved

Healthcare Professionals

• Join a local or regional HNN chapter
• Become a mentor or volunteer your skills
• Help design culturally appropriate patient pathways

Patients & Carers

• Request culturally sensitive care
• Share your experiences to help shape services
• Participate in culture-based or community-led health events

Supporters & Allies

• Collaborate on research or EDI strategy
• Host interfaith awareness events
• Spread the word within your organisation

Hindu Staff Can be Supported
18000
Hindu Patients Can Enjoy Their Culture
1000000

What People Say

Future Vision: Hindu Network in NHS

Chaplaincy Training

Formal programme developing Hindu spiritual care providers.

Expanded Representation

Hindu voices in leadership across all NHS Trusts.

Research Centre

Dedicated study of Hindu approaches to modern healthcare.

Success Stories To Have………….

Chaplaincy Services

All UK hospitals to have Hindu chaplaincy support available.

Prayer Spaces

Dedicated areas for Hindu worship in major NHS facilities.

Cultural Training

Thousands of staff trained in Hindu cultural needs.

Preventative Healthcare in Hindu Tradition

01

Dinacharya

Daily rituals like morning hygiene practices, yoga, and meditation promote ongoing wellness.

02

Ritucharya

Seasonal routines adjust diet and lifestyle to maintain balance throughout the year.

03

Natural Immunity

Specific herbs, foods and practices strengthen the body’s natural defense systems.

04

Personalised Approach

Health recommendations based on individual constitution rather than generic advice.

We invite you to help make this vision a reality. Your voice, your service, and your presence matter.

Our Trusted Partners

Hindu Networks in the UK: Overview

Responding to Diversity

The NHS Hindu Network was established to meet specific cultural and spiritual needs within healthcare.

Part of Broader Support

We operate alongside other faith-based networks including Christian, Muslim and Sikh groups.

Holistic Healthcare

Our work recognises that spiritual wellbeing is essential to comprehensive patient care.

Wider Hindu Groups
18
Potential Beneficiaries
1000000
#WE NEED YOUR HELP
Please join us to support hindu professionals and patients in the NHS, preserving and enjoing their culture while in the hospital