The Archbishop of Canterbury has used a visit in the county to call for a benefits system that puts "human beings at the centre".

The head of the Church of England made the comments on a two day tour of the Diocese of Rochester to learn more about the work of churches in the area.

A prayer walk through Chatham, a visit to a Sikh gurdwara and a morning run with those exploring faith are just some of the activities enjoyed by Justin Welby.

The Archbishop of Canterbury's visit to the Diocese of Rochester

It comes after he called on the government to halt the roll-out of Universal Credit.

He said: "The important thing is whatever welfare benefits are, that they put the human being at the centre.

"Things work when human beings are at the centre. When the system is at the centre they don't work.

"Churches have been doing more over the last 10 years than at any time since 1945."

He has received a warm welcome during the two day visit, which concludes with a service at Rochester Cathedral today, focusing on raising awareness of modern day slavery.

He added: "All these trips you learn a lot more than you say.

"It's finding out what's going on. We've just been at a children's place called Little Fish and they were queuing to get in, which you don't see at every church."

Doors will be open from 5pm with the service due to start at 5.30pm.