Who We Are
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). Rooted in the timeless principles of Hindu culture of service (seva), non-violence (ahimsa), compassion (karuna), and duty (dharma)—we work to ensure that the Hindu voice is heard, respected, and celebrated across the NHS.
Founded by healthcare professionals and community leaders, HNN is driven by the belief that true healthcare honours not just the body, but also the mind and spirit. Our mission is to promote culturally competent care, advocate for Hindu representation in NHS leadership, and create a supportive environment for Hindu staff to thrive.
We are a growing network of:
NHS doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and staff who proudly identify with the Hindu faith
Chaplaincy leaders and spiritual advisors supporting patients in moments of need
Community volunteers helping bring healthcare and faith together
Advocates and educators working to embed Hindu perspectives in NHS strategies
Students and professionals finding voice and community within healthcare
Hindu NHS Network (HNN) Supports Hindu Staff and Patients in the NHS
The Hindu NHS Network (HNN) is a vital platform that empowers Hindu staff and patients across the NHS to preserve their spiritual identity, cultural values, and personal wellbeing in a system that often lacks faith-based representation. We believe that when healthcare honours cultural and spiritual roots, it fosters deeper trust, better outcomes, and a more compassionate care experience. HNN exists to bridge this gap—ensuring that Hindu professionals and service users are not only respected but celebrated within the NHS.
Supporting Hindu Staff
Hindu professionals—doctors, nurses, allied health workers, porters, managers, and administrators—form a significant and respected part of the NHS workforce. Yet, many face silent struggles:
underrepresentation in leadership, lack of cultural recognition, challenges in expressing their faith, and limited access to community-specific wellbeing resources. HNN supports them through:
✅ Faith-Sensitive Staff Wellbeing
Facilitating meditation, yoga, and mindfulness sessions rooted in Hindu practice to manage stress and promote mental clarity
Providing pastoral and spiritual support from trained Hindu chaplains and mentors
Creating safe spaces and circles where Hindu staff can share, reflect, and uplift each other
✅ Celebrating Identity and Culture
Organising NHS-wide Hindu festival celebrations (e.g., Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Navratri) to promote joy, visibility, and community
Supporting staff in taking religious leave, fasting, and prayer observance
Sharing cultural education materials that help line managers understand Hindu practices
✅ Leadership and Representation
Running career development workshops and mentorship programmes to build Hindu leadership capacity
Encouraging and supporting applications to NHS boards, EDI panels, and national forums
Advocating for fair recruitment, retention, and promotion policies for Hindu staff
Supporting Hindu Patients
Every patient deserves to feel seen, safe, and spiritually supported during their healthcare journey. For Hindu patients—particularly the elderly, those at the end of life, or people with limited English proficiency—this can be challenging within a system that may not always understand or accommodate their beliefs. HNN ensures culturally competent care by:
✅ Enhancing Spiritual Care
Providing access to trained Hindu chaplains and spiritual advisors in hospitals and hospices
Assisting NHS trusts to offer appropriate last rites, prayers, and rituals during end-of-life and bereavement care
Ensuring availability of sacred texts, devotional items, and prayer resources for patients in need
✅ Advocacy and Awareness
Advising clinical teams on faith-sensitive care plans that respect Hindu beliefs about karma, illness, healing, and the soul
Promoting the use of vegetarian, sattvic food options in hospitals with clear religious labeling
Supporting the creation of quiet spaces and multi-faith rooms for worship and spiritual reflection
✅ Cultural Education for Clinicians
Delivering training for NHS staff on Hindu customs related to illness, death, mental health, modesty, and family roles
Publishing guides for healthcare teams on how to respectfully engage with Hindu patients and their families
Encouraging patient experience leads to engage with local Hindu communities.
Promoting Inclusion Through Unity
At its heart, HNN is about community and connection. We act as a bridge between Hindu patients and staff, their families, NHS institutions, and policy-makers. We advocate for a healthcare environment where culture is preserved, spirituality is honoured, and every person is treated with dignity.
We uphold the ancient Vedic principle of:
“Sarve bhavantu sukhinah, sarve santu nirāmayāḥ”
May all beings be happy, may all be free from illness.
By standing for faith, fairness, and fulfilment, HNN empowers Hindus in the NHS to live and heal in accordance with their values—without compromise, and with full support.
Our Values
Selfless service – Serving others with humility and compassion
Righteous action – Acting with integrity and accountability
Non-harm – Promoting peace, safety, and wellbeing in all interactions
Community – Building inclusive, supportive networks
Inner peace – Supporting mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
🌟 Our Vision
🎯 Our Mission
To support the spiritual and cultural needs of Hindu patients through advocacy, education, and chaplaincy To provide pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives for Hindu NHS staff -- To offer leadership development and mentorship to empower Hindu voices in NHS decision-making -- To promote research and cultural education that advances understanding of Hindu health perspectives -- To create community partnerships that bridge the gap between the NHS and British Hindu communities
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NHS Diversity Initiatives
Hindu Network Objectives
What We Do
Support staff to use their rights to engage in hindu culture and culture related activities
Support career development through networking, leadership workshops, and mentorship
Advocate for Hindu patient rights around rituals, dietary needs, and sacred space access
Provide Hindu chaplaincy support in hospitals and end-of-life settings
Deliver cultural competency training for NHS Trusts and teams
Celebrate Hindu festivals in hospitals with cultural events, food, and educational displays
Promote and participate in Hindu health-focused research initiativesare
Supporting Hindu Healthcare Professionals
Professional Development
Career growth within an ethical Hindu framework.
Work-Life Balance
Incorporating Hindu practices into daily professional routine.
Cultural Understanding
Navigating diverse healthcare environments with confidence.
Peer Support
Network of colleagues for spiritual and emotional assistance.
Our organization truly believes that by working together, we can save more lives than ever before.
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