The British Red Cross | Worldwide Humanitarian Charity
WEBGet the help you need. Hire a wheelchair. Get help at home. Help with loneliness. Find missing family. Help for refugees. What to do in an emergency. The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies.
Hire a wheelchair | British Red Cross
WEBwheelchair hire for £22 a week with variable delivery and collection options available at £25 if applicable**. free wheelchair accessories. flexible hire periods (minimum hire period 1 week) at locations UK wide. **May not apply to certain geographical areas depending on local arrangements. In Northern Ireland, Hampshire and Norfolk, delivery ...
Coronavirus FAQs| British Red Cross
WEBCoronavirus frequently asked questions. Last updated: 19 August 2024. Millions of people have had a Covid vaccine since the pandemic started three years ago. It's thought that the vaccines have saved countless lives around the world. The majority of people in the UK have now had their first two jabs, and eligible people are receiving boosters.
Book a first aid course with the British Red Cross
WEBPaediatric first aid. This two-day course is for people who look after babies and children in any setting, including nannies, childminders, nursery workers and au pairs. It is recommended for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and meets the requirements for childcare registration. Emergency paediatric first aid.
Charity Furniture and electrical charity shops - The British Red Cross
WEBThe British Red Cross has specialist charity furniture and electrical shops around the UK. These stock a range of affordable, preloved furniture and electrical goods. Buying a second-hand furniture and electrical goods is a great way to make your shopping more sustainable. By giving preloved goods a new home. you can contribute to the valuable ...
Charity shops | Online charity shopping | British Red Cross
WEBFrom our online shop to your local charity shop, find ethical, recycled and bargain items, plus products to help with independent living. Our preloved and new collections make sustainable shopping simple. Find a charity shop. Birthday and greeting cards. Buy products designed by and supporting refugees. Charity shop gift card.
Disaster and emergencies in the UK - The British Red Cross
WEBRecord breaking 2022 heatwave to become the norm by 2060. The Met Office’s State of the UK Climate report shows that July 2022 was the warmest summer since records began. Learn how the Red Cross is helping support communities struck by disaster and emergencies in the UK including real life stories, explainers and expert views.
Get help | British Red Cross
WEBGet help with the British Red Cross. We provide practical, local and emotional support to people around the UK. We’re able to provide services designed to help people most in need in the UK. Some of our health services in England are rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). On this page: We also provide free mental health resources.
Florence Nightingale's story and legacy | British Red Cross
WEBFlorence Nightingale is best known as the founder of modern nursing. She was born on 12 May 1820 in the Italian city of Florence, after which she was named. The second daughter in a prominent and wealthy British family, growing up it was clear Florence was devoted to serving others. As a teenager, she would spend time helping the sick and poor ...
First aid | British Red Cross
WEBWorkshop: free first aid workshops for individuals and schools that empower learners with basic first aid skills using everyday objects. These workshops are free but unaccredited. Course: accredited first aid courses (provided by Red Cross Training) that require payment and provide learners with a valuable first aid qualification.