Mandy is an experienced Registered Nurse currently working in the Burgh Community as a Respiratory Nurse Specialist. She also works as a Practice Nurse in Boston .

Mandy is a member of Burgh Baptist Church and attends regularly with her family.

There are now fifty Parish Nurses in the UK with Mandy being the only one in Lincolnshire . Mandy was commissioned as a Parish Nurse on April 20th 2008.

What is a Parish Nurse?

The Parish Nurse is an experienced Registered Nurse, whose knowledge is supported by a specialist Parish Nursing education programme.A Parish Nurse works alongside the local church and other healthcare providers combining knowledge of the body with a focus on spiritual health care. Spiritual Health is central to well- being & influences a persons entire being. In partnership with other re­sources the Parish Nurse works to bring 'wholeness', giving individuals a sense of worth and purpose.

It is a free service for people of all faiths & none. Although it is rooted in Christian under­ standing of health and wholeness, it is offered unconditionally.

Parish Nurses do not put any pressure on peo­ ple to change religion.

• Provide information on healthcare topics, both as one to one and in group settings.

• Help you to understand your disease or condition.

•   Identify needs for - self help support
  groups & develop / co-ordinate them.

•   Take your blood pressure.

Refer on to your GP & other health
professionals as appropriate.

• Offer prayer and discussion to link faith
  and health as part of the ministry team.

• Offer support and a listening ear.

• Help you see the link between faith and health.