Christian Science Nursing Association (UK)
DIRECTORY AND GUIDE
W E L C O M E
This is an overview of Christian Science nursing in the UK — if you need Christian Science nursing care, or if you’re a Christian Science nurse.
In the General Menu you’ll learn what a Christian Science nurse is, what services they offer and don’t offer, and how to apply for financial assistance to pay for what you need.
If you’re looking for rest and study options, short-term Christian Science nursing care, or a place of residence in a Christian Science community, have a look at Christian Science houses for accommodation choices available in the UK and Europe.
Don’t miss the inspirational section which shares articles from JSH-online on Christian Science nursing and its healing ministry.
If you’re a Christian Science nurse, browse through the Christian Science Nurse Menu to find out about education programmes, employment opportunities, financial support, social care regulations in England and governance and more.
Enjoy getting to know more about Christian Science nursing in the UK.
GENERAL MENU
WHAT IS CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING?
Christian Science nursing is a practical, spiritual ministry that supports anyone who relies on Christian Science for healing.
Established in the Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy, (Article VIII; Section 31), this caring activity is grounded in the Bible-based
teachings of Christian Science, and particularly those of Christ Jesus.
This Article, the source of the Christian Science nurse’s authority and scope of practice, states:
“A member of The Mother Church who represents himself or herself as a Christian Science nurse shall be one who has a demonstrable knowledge of Christian Science practice, who thoroughly understands the practical wisdom necessary in a sick room, and who can take proper care of the sick. The cards of such persons may be inserted in The Christian Science Journal under rules established by the publishers.”
Christian Science nurses are available to help anyone relying on Christian Science treatment for healing. They provide skilful, practical assistance
and care to meet individual needs, carried out with prayer, wisdom, and compassion. A Christian Science nurse works independently in
an individual’s home, or for UK Christian Science houses and visiting services.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
INSPIRATION
EFFECTIVE HEALTH CARE: CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING
With Linda Kohler Williams
Christian Science Sentinel:
January 16, 2023
INSPIRATION CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING’S TENDER CARE
Linda Kohler – Excerpt from a Sentinel live chat
The Christian Science Journal:
September 2014 issue
FROM MEDICAL NURSING TO CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING — ONE NURSE’S TRANSITION
with contributions from Sondra Toner
Christian Science Sentinel:
July 22, 1996 issue
FINANCIAL AID
Christian Scientists deserve the care of their choice and conviction, and generous funding is available to ensure that no one need be deprived of Christian Science nursing care.
The following funds are available to support you financially — whether it’s Christian Science nursing care, overcoming financial stress, getting
a practical aid to make staying at home more comfortable, help in maintaining accommodation for Christian Scientists, or fulfilling a Christian Science Manual-based activity like helping a Christian Science nurse attend international or national conferences and activities.
THE AID FUND
Helps individuals pay for the services of a Christian Science nurse in the UK, including the services received at a Christian Science House. Assistance is given to anyone relying solely on Christian Science for healing. Parents and guardians of children may also apply.
Frequently Asked Questions and details on how to apply can be found on their website.
T: +44 (0)7910 339726
E: theaidfund@gmail.com
A: PO Box 98, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 3BL, United Kingdom
Charity number 277849
THE MORVAL FOUNDATION
Helps Christian Scientists who are experiencing ongoing, or one-off financial difficulties, with their living expenses. They can also consider buying equipment, like a stair lift, to help ease life in their own homes.
For more info more about how to apply, contact The Morval Foundation.
T: +44 (0)1483 223251
E: morvalgroup@gmail.com
A: Meadow Brook, Send Marsh Road, Ripley, Woking, GU23 6JR, United Kingdom
Charity number 207692
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING SUPPORT FUND (EAST & WEST SUSSEX)
Gives aid to Christian Scientists in need of nursing and/or pastoral care within East & West Sussex or living within 40 miles of Brighton.
T: +44 (0)1293 851483
E: micheal.bicker@btinternet.com
A: 26 Halls Drive, Faygate, Horsham, RH12 4QN, United Kingdom
Charity number 271579
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TRUST IN GREAT BRITAIN
https://giving.christianscience.com/additional-information/international-trusts
The Christian Science Trust in Great Britain (a charity known as Trust Brit) supports the promotion and extension of Christian Science in the United Kingdom. Although the Trust does not provide financial support to individual Christian Scientists, applications for assistance will be considered from Mother Church appointees and Committees on Publication. Funding is available for Christian Science nurses to attend international and national conferences, and activities which are specific to their position.
T: +44 (0)1483 416309
E: administrator@trustbrit.org.uk
A: PO Box 828, Godalming, Surrey GU7 9HP, United Kingdom
Charity number 215721
THE WESTMINSTER FUND
https://www.thewestminsterfund.co.uk/
Supports the promotion of Christian Science and helps extend church activity. The trustees are happy to receive applications for funding from the UK and Europe to support Christian Science activities and projects which fit their guidelines. Westminster Fund does not support individuals but applications from Christian Science nursing facilities or other organisations are welcomed.
T: +44 (0)844 8009356
E: administrator@trustbrit.org.uk
A: PO Box 828, GODALMING, GU7 9HP, United Kingdom
Charity number 1071751
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING (IFCSN)
Helps individuals pay for the services of a Christian Science nurse and a Christian Science practitioner in Europe, including the services received at a Christian Science House by a Visiting Christian Science Nursing Service or in the private home by private duty/independent Christian Science nurse.
Assistance is given to anyone relying solely on Christian Science for healing. Frequently Asked Questions and details on how to apply can be found on their website.
T: +43 (0)662 254150 (from Europe),
+43 (0)690 1044 6095 (mobile, text, and WhatsApp)
E: info@ifcsn.com
A: 10670 Barkley Street, Overland Park, KS 66212, USA
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE HOUSES
Christian Science nursing facilities — or Christian Science Houses as they’re known in the UK — promote spiritual growth and healing. They also
provide other services, from rest and study visits, to in-patient and out-patient Christian Science nursing care.
Anyone receiving Christian Science nursing care in a Christian Science nursing facility or house, must be receiving treatment from a Christian Science Practitioner listed in The Christian Science Journal.
LIME TREE HOUSE
https://www.limetreehouse.org.uk/
Lime Tree House provides skilled 24-hour Christian Science nursing in a small home-like facility. It also offers out-patient care and invites anyone wanting rest and spiritual refreshment to come for a short stay. Lime Tree House is registered with the Care Quality Commission and licensed to provide services in England.
T: +44 (0)1619 737956
E: limetreehouse@btconnect.com
A: 264 Washway Road, Sale, Manchester, M33 4RZ,
United Kingdom
Charity number 215219
LE VERGER
Le Verger is a Christian Science nursing facility based in Switzerland. Le Verger welcomes visitors wishing to study Christian Science in an atmosphere conducive to healing. Christian Science nurses are available 24 hours a day for those who need practical
support.
Services include in-patient Christian Science nursing care; outpatient Christian Science nursing care that provides practical assistance if you need to pop in and Visiting Christian Science Nursing services.
T: +41 (0)21 822 01 26
E: lvadmin@leverger.ch
A: Route de St-Vincent 10, 1183 Bursins, Suisse
VISITING SERVICES
Patients working with a Journal-listed Christian Science practitioner for healing can get Christian Science nursing care in their own homes.
● For short home visits, contact a Visiting Christian Science Nursing Service.
● For full-time help contact a private duty Christian Science nurse through the individual listings in The Christian Science Journal.
WHITEHAVEN TRUST VISITING CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING SERVICE
http://www.whitehaventrust.co.uk/
Whitehaven Trust provides and maintains a Visiting Christian Science Nursing Service. The service responds to calls from anywhere in England and can do both day and night visits to one’s home depending on the need. Whitehaven Trust is building a network of Journal-listed Christian Science Nurses across the country.
To speak directly to a Christian Science nurse telephone 0800 030 4157 from the UK.
T: 0800 030 4157
E: mail@whitehaventrust.co.uk
A: Cedar House, 28 Northumbria Drive, Henleaze,
Bristol BS9 4HP, United Kingdom
Charity number 216064
PRIVATE DUTY SERVICES
Private duty Christian Science nurses work in your home on a part- or full-time basis, or can visit daily if they live nearby.
They have their own private practices and make arrangements with patients individually. You can contact them through listings in The Christian Science Journal.
RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES
Many residential options are available to Christian Scientists — from assisted living, to warden-assisted and independent living.
● ASSISTED LIVING
DYNELEY HOUSE
https://www.greendowntrust.com/dyneley-house
Residential care in a secure, relaxed, and homely environment, primarily for Christian Scientists or like-minded people over the age of 65.
T: +44 (0)1132 681812
E: laura.clark@greendowntrust.co.uk
A: 10 Allerton Hill, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS73QB, United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 328465
● WARDEN ASSISTED
STOCKWELL LODGE
https://www.greendowntrust.com/stockwell-lodge
The Greendown Trust has two Sheltered Housing Schemes— Valley Lodge and Stockwell Lodge. Both provide individual housing and support for
independent living. There is regular contact from the sheltered housing manager, and on-call services provide 24-hour cover.
T: +44 (0)1423 862077
A: Stockwell Lodge, Stockwell Lane, Knaresborough
HG5 0NE, United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 328465
● WARDEN ASSISTED
COOPER PATTISON’S TRUST HOME
This retirement home consists of one- and two- bedroom bungalows, plus self-contained flats for Christian Scientists over 60 years of age.
T: +44 (0)1539 447243
E diana.matthews1@btinternet.com
A: Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1BW,
United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 502457
BOW HOUSE
Website under construction
A mix of one-bed, two-bed and studio flats. A warden is on duty from 9am until 5pm most days. All ages are considered.
T: +44 (0)2072 882421 or +44 (0)7501 363994
E: bow@housing.myzen.co.uk
A: 24 Bolingbroke Grove, Wandsworth Common,
London SW11 6EN, United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 230288
● WARDEN ASSISTED
DYNELEY HOUSE
https://www.greendowntrust.com/dyneley-house
Under the care of Greendown Trust, Dyneley House provides residential care and accommodation for elderly Christian Scientists or like-minded people over the age of 65.
T: +44 (0)1132 681812
E: laura.clark@greendowntrust.co.uk
A: 10 Allerton Hill, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3QB,
United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number: 328465
VALLEY LODGE
https://www.greendowntrust.com/valley-lodge
The Greendown Trust has two Sheltered Housing Schemes — Valley Lodge and Stockwell Lodge. Both provide individual housing and support for independent living. There is regular contact from the sheltered housing manager, and on-call services provide 24-hour cover.
T: +44 (0)1943 607659
A: Greendown Close, Valley Drive, Ilkley LS29 8NQ,
United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 328465
● INDEPENDENT LIVING
CONCORD HOUSE ASSOCIATION
Concord House consists of two large adjacent houses renovated into self-contained flats for independent living. A resident caretaker/manager is
on duty part-time to supervise the cleaning of communal areas and to undertake small maintenance tasks.
T: +44 (0)1202 481141
E: rh.couling@btinternet.com
A: Boscombe, Dorset, United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 252827
ASHER WOODS HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Offers a total of five furnished flats (4 one-bed, 1 two-bed).
T: +44 (0)2890 449102
E: dawson47@talk21.com
A: 6 Kirkliston Drive, Belfast, BT5 5NX, United
Kingdom
CHESTNUT HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Four one-bed flats with a lovely, shared garden, located next to a Christian Science church.
T: +44 (0)1684 592077
E: adrienne@uwclub.net
A: Chestnut House, Bayshill Lane, Bayshill Road,
Cheltenham GL50 3AX, United Kingdom
● INDEPENDENT LIVING
COOPER PATTISON’S TRUST HOME
This retirement home consists of one- and two-bedroom bungalows, plus self-contained flats for Christian Scientists over 60 years of age.
T: +44 (0)1539 447243
E diana.matthews1@btinternet.com
A: Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1BW,
United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 502457
HEWER-WHITE TRUST — MOOR PARK
http://www.hewerwhitetrust.org/
Accommodation for Christian Scientists and like- minded people over 55 who are able to live
independently. Lovely communal sunroom.
T: +44 (0)1614 763676
E: info@hewerwhitetrust.org
A: 21-23 Heath Road, Stockport, Cheshire SK2 6JJ,
United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 228129
HEWER-WHITE TRUST — BEVERLEY HOUSE
http://www.hewerwhitetrust.org/
Beverley House offers accommodation — mostly one- bedroom flats — for Christian Scientists and like-minded people over 55 who are able to live independently. A part-time warden is on duty with a 24 hour mobile warden. Call service is included.
T: +44 (0)1614 763676
E: info@hewerwhitetrust.org
A: 5 Kingfield Road, Sheffield S11 9AS, United
Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 228129
● INDEPENDENT LIVING
NEW HOMELANDS LTD
Four flats are available to Christian Scientists.
E: thechuffs@hotmail.com
A: 29 Waterloo Place, Leamington Spa,
Warwickshire CV32 5LA, United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 500204
THE ORCHARD
https://housingcare.org/housing-care/facility-info-158303-the-orchard-weybridge-england
12 Flats are available— 8 on the ground floor, 4 on the first floor.
T: +44 (0)7886 701984
E: P.Timcke@btinternet.com
A: 12 The Orchard, Hanger Hill, Weybridge, Surrey
KT13 9XT, United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 261365
THE PISON FLATS
Four flats are available to all ages.
T: +44 (0)1213 548803
E: robchesh23@yahoo.co.uk
A: Edwin House, 21 & 23 Maney Hill Road, Sutton,
Coldfield West, Midlands B72 1JL, United Kingdom
Charity Commission Number 502506
● SHORT TERM STAYS
MCNEIL TRUST
Located near the heart of Edinburgh, McNeil Trust provides an exceptional two-bedroom apartment to students of Christian Science for short affordable self-catering stays.
T: +44 (0)1313 372202
E: contact@mcneilhouse.org
A: McNeil Trust, 9-11 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2
4HU, United Kingdom
Charity number SC005019
BUILDING FUNDS
THE AUXILIARY COMMITTEE FOR RETIREMENT HOMES SERVING CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS
http://www.carecsuk.org/cs-funds
Christian Science accommodation and retirement homes can apply for financial assistance to this committee when doing building maintenance and improvements.
T: +44 (0)1803 553344
E: polshamservices@valerieneedham.plus.com
A: 15 Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon TQ3
2AU, United Kingdom
Charity 271782
RESOURCES
If you have a temporary need for mobility or practical aids in your home or church, here’s a list of suppliers previously used.
These companies are not endorsed by CSNA (UK) or any other Christian Science nursing organisation. Please discuss your needs directly with the supplier.
PRISM MEDICAL UK — moving, handling and bathing products
https://prismmedical.co.uk/
T: +44 (0)1924 840100
E: info@prismmedical.co.uk
OSPREY SLING COMPANY — hoisting, showering and bathing, moving and handling
https://www.theospreygroup.co.uk/osprey-sling-company
North (head office)
T: +44 (0)1257 425623
E: sales@theospreygroup.co.uk
A: The Osprey Group, Unit 110, Bradley Hall Trading Estate, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0XQ, United Kingdom
South
T: +44 (0)1869 252015
E: sales@ospreyslingcompany.com
A: Osprey Sling Company, Unit 114, Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4XD, United Kingdom
TALLEY GROUP — air mattress systems
https://www.talleygroup.com/category/pressure-area-care
T: +44 (0)800 043 0881 – 24hr UK Customer Services
E: sales@talleygroup.com
ETAC / R82 UK LTD — patient handling equipment
https://www.etac.com/en-gb/uk/our-new-website/redirect-r82/
T: +44 (0)1215 612222
E: enquiries.uk@etac.com
A: Unit 60, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Hartlebury, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4JB, United Kingdom
AGE UK
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/
CITIZEN’S ADVICE — ENGLAND
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Adviceline (England): +44 (0)800 144 8848
Advicelink (Wales): +44 (0)800 702 2020
BLUE BADGE FOR PARKING
https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge
GRAB RAILS
https://www.healthcarepro.co.uk
MOVING HOME
http://www.carecsuk.org/cs-funds
T: +44 (0)1803 553344
E: polshamservices@valerieneedham.plus.com
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSE MENU
INSPIRATION
Being called to become a Christian Science nurse is a holy unfoldment. The following webinars, websites and articles share inspiration about what it means to be a Christian Science nurse who supports Christian Science healing.
GIVING EVIDENCE OF GOD’S PRESENCE
Margaret Rogers
Christian Science Sentinel: October 24, 2005 issue
THE CHRISTLY DEMANDS OF NURSING
Carol Davis Worley
The Christian Science Journal: November 1993 issue
Virginia Thesiger
Christian Science Sentinel: May 23, 1977 issue
THE HEALING MISSION OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSE
With contributions from Eva Boone Hussey, Linda Bumpus, Robin Tamm-Buckle, Daniel Abbey
Christian Science Sentinel: October 24, 2005 issue
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING NETWORK (CSNN)
This website is full of communication, inspiration and continuing education webinars and classes (including replays) for Christian Science nurses.
EDUCATION
LE VERGER
https://www.leverger.ch/en/education-nursing
T: +41 (0)21 822 01 26
E: lveducation@leverger.ch
LIME TREE HOUSE
https://www.limetreehouse.org.uk/lime-tree-house-christian-science-nurse-training-program/
T: +44 (0)1619 737956
E: limetreehouse@btconnect.com
A: 264 Washway Road, Sale, Manchester,M33 4RZ
WHITEHAVEN TRUST
http://www.whitehaventrust.co.uk/training/
T: +44 (0)1633 401900
E: mail@whitehaventrust.co.uk
EMPLOYMENT
Lime Tree House and the Whitehaven Trust Visiting Christian Science Nurse Service may offer employment to students taking the classroom
portion of the Christian Science nurse training with Le Verger.
Find out about Christian Science nursing employment opportunities by visiting the links below:
LIME TREE HOUSE
WHITEHAVEN TRUST
http://www.whitehaventrust.co.uk/about-us/recruitment/
CSNA (UK)
https://csnauk.org.uk/notices-and-news/
AOCSN
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Eligible Christian Science nurses in the UK can apply for financial support whether training, active or retired.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSES FUND
https://christiansciencenursefund.org.uk/
The Christian Science Nurses Fund, also known as the Pension Trust for Christian Science Nurses, is a charity that provides financial support to eligible working and retired Christian Science Nurses. There is also a Training Fund that supports active Christian Scientists wanting to take up Christian Science nursing as a career.
T: +44 (0)1604 870977
E: administrator@ptcsn.org.uk
A: PTCSN, PO Box 1664, Northampton, NN2 1JH, United Kingdom
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TRUST IN GREAT BRITAIN
https://giving.christianscience.com/additional-information/international-trusts
The Christian Science Trust in Great Britain (a charity known as Trust Brit) supports the promotion and extension of Christian Science in the United Kingdom. Although the Trust does not provide financial support to individual Christian Scientists, applications for assistance will be considered from Christian Science nurses who want to attend international and national conferences, and other activities specific to their
calling.
T: +44 (0)1483 416309
E: administrator@trustbrit.org.uk
A: PO Box 828, Godalming, Surrey GU7 9HP, United Kingdom
Charity number 215721
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING SUPPORT FUND
(EAST & WEST SUSSEX)
Financial support for training purposes is given to Christian Science nurses who live within 40 miles of Brighton.
T: +44 (0)1293 851483
E: micheal.bicker@btinternet.com
A: 26 Halls Drive, Faygate, Horsham, RH12 4QN, United Kingdom
Charity number 271579
THE ALBERT BAKER FUND (ABF)
https://www.albertbakerfund.org/what-we-fund/christian-science-nursing-education/
The Albert Baker Fund provides scholarships to assist with tuition costs for students enrolled in Christian Science nurses training (Levels 1 – 5) within an accredited Christian Science nurses training programme.
T: +1 (916) 594 9513
E: admin@albertbakerfund.org
A: The Albert Baker Fund, 111 Woodmere Road, Suite 210, Folsom, CA 95630, USA
STANDARDS AND GOVERNANCE
TRAINING AND INSURANCE
Christian Science houses/facilities have public liability insurance covering Christian Science nurse employees. Private duty Christian Science nurses must seek their own public liability insurance. Appropriate statutory training is required for all Christian Science nurses. Christian Science nurses working for a Christian Science House or organisation (like a Visiting Christian Science Nursing Service) will receive this training as part of their employment. If you’re a private duty Christian Science nurse, you must complete the appropriate statutory training.
Discover more at https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/
GOVERNANCE AND STANDARDS
Maintaining high care standards with proper accreditation and complying with regulation is an important part of Christian Science nursing in the UK. The Commission accredits Christian Science nursing organisations and facilities in accordance with standards established to achieve high quality care. In most instances, the Commission’s accreditation standards exceed CQC requirements.
THE COMMISSION FOR ACCREDITATION OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSING ORGANISATIONS/FACILITIES (The Commission)
The purpose of The Commission is to establish, improve, promote, and maintain standards for the operation of Christian Science nursing facilities, their affiliated Christian Science nurse’s education programmes, and visiting Christian Science nursing services.
T: +1 872 222 7334 (872-ACCREDIT)
E: aab@csncommission.org
A: The Commission, PO Box 230736, Boston MA 02123-0736, USA
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION (CQC)
CQC is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. Organisations must register with CQC and comply with certain requirements to carry on any of the activities it regulates. Registration details need to be kept updated.
T: +44 (0)3000 616161
E: enquiries@cqc.org.uk
If questions arise about whether CQC requirements are consistent with the practice of Christian Science nursing – such as in the case of the provision of medicine, medical treatment or making a medical diagnosis or prognosis – the Committee on Publication Office in London is always on hand to assist.
T: +44 (0)2081 500245
E: londoncs@csps.com