A photographer who founded a group to support people living with mental ill health credits the hobby with saving his life.

Neil J Catley, from Coventry, has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, autism and dyslexia, and helps others through his group Confidence Through Photography.

He has also self-published a book, which he said was created during a “mental health crisis”.

“I needed something to focus on,” he said.

“I’d always wanted to release a book but never had the confidence, so I decided to push myself and see where it went.

“I have a huge passion for the streets of Coventry and capturing them in my own way,” he added.