almoner

noun

1. an official in a British hospital who looks after the social and material needs of the patients

   noun.person

   Synonyms medical social worker

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. One who distributes alms, esp. the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses, etc.; also, one who dispenses alms for another, as the <i>almoner</i> of a prince, bishop, etc.

   noun

   Source: webster1913