title: Parish nursing: an innovative community nursing service.
abstract: This article explains the concept of parish nursing and provides a historical perspective of this service. It describes the development of a parish nursing service in Heartsease, Norwich, which complements community nursing practice by focusing on the importance of providing spiritual care alongside physical, psychological and social care. Case studies are provided to illustrate the benefits of a parish nursing service to individuals and the community.
authors.affiliation: Parish Nursing Service, Heartsease, Norwich, England.
authors.forename: Eleanor
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Laming
authors.affiliation: Parish Nursing Service, Heartsease, Norwich, England.
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stewart
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006801:Humans; D064698:Parish Nursing; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: community; community nursing service; holistic care; parish nursing; spiritual care; spirituality