FOR many people, when the clocks go back, it means an extra hour in bed. But for those caring for a seriously ill child, that seemingly throwaway hour is incredibly precious.

I am calling on people across the country to use their extra hour when the clocks go back on October 25 to make a difference to families with a seriously ill child by backing Rainbow Trust’s Big Hour campaign.

Get everyone involved in a teddy bears’ picnic, bake sale or round a golf or any activity that lasts just 60 minutes and raise money for families in need. The campaign runs from October 19 to 25.

Visit www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/bighour or call 01372 220013.

DOMINIC WEST, actor