A psychiatric hospital is recruiting faith visitors to spend time with the patients during their stay.

The Goodmayes Psychiatric Hospital, Barley Lane, Goodmayes is looking for anyone who is compassionate and caring with some understanding of mental health issues.

If you have and hour a week spare, are non-judgemental and want to help other, you may well be the perfect candidate.

Anyone interested, or if you would like to find out more information, contact 0300 555 1201 and dial extension 5741 or email sara.betteridge@nelft.nhs.uk.