I already have a place at the event but would like to run for the British Red Cross. Can I still join the team? Absolutely! If you have a place already at the event, you can still register to join ...

The majority of the artworks in the British Red Cross museum collection are by women. Their works capture the contributions of humanitarian workers and offer poignant glimpses into the human ...

International humanitarian law (IHL), is also known as the law of war or the law of armed conflict. IHL is a set of rules which seek – for humanitarian reasons – to limit the effects of armed conflict ...

On 6 February 2023, a series of earthquakes killed over 55,000 people in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria, in the worst earthquakes the region has seen in 20 years. Emotional scars run deep – many people ...

A programme run by the Palestine Red Crescent Society, supported by the British Red Cross, is bringing joy to children in Gaza through football. Local children gather at the Palestine Red Crescent ...

1. Let them know that you are here to help and support them. You might want to give them a hug, but that might not be the most appropriate response if you don’t know them. It might be tempting to tell ...

Advice and tips for cooling your house down during periods of hot weather and heatwaves When temperatures rise during a heatwave or prolonged periods of hot weather, it's important your home is ...

Advice for groups that are more likely to be impacted by high temperatures and hot weather. Heatwaves and high temperatures affect certain groups of people more than others but, awareness of who is ...

1. If the person is responsive, find out what they have taken, when they took it and how much they took. The emergency services will want to know this information. 2. Call 999. The substance could be ...

Emergency situations can be stressful, dangerous and upsetting. But if you’re prepared, you can deal with the unexpected. Our Baby and child first aid app is also available for download. This free app ...

Make a difference in your local community through a volunteer role. Develop new skills, meet like-minded people and make a meaningful impact. Volunteering with the British Red Cross is an opportunity ...

The British Red Cross offers first aid training across the UK at more than 150 venues. We can even come to you if you have a group of up to 12 people. See all our first aid training venues. If you're ...