A befriending charity, BEfriend, in Hounslow is launching a campaign to recruit volunteers their project, Linked Minds.

The charity provides a befriending service for people in Hounslow who are experiencing loneliness due to a diagnosed mental health problem.

Volunteers with Linked Minds meet up with people who are lonely for an hour or two, to have a friendly chat.

Volunteers receive full training and have a coordinator who will work with them. You can find more information on the Council website.