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 ...

From work experience to study placements, explore our wide range of volunteering roles for young people. Join the British Red Cross as a young volunteer and get hands-on with our vital humanitarian ...

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 ...

Complete your placement with the British Red Cross and gain valuable skills and experience. Looking for a meaningful way to complete your mandatory placement? The British Red Cross offers a unique ...

If you are suspicious about a donation request, either by email or a door-to-door solicitation, please contact the British Red Cross supporter care team. You can reach them by phone on 0300 456 11 55 ...

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 ...

How to recover from a fire in your home, including how to get temporary accommodation, deal with insurers and replace essential documents. This guidance is aimed at people who live in their own home ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...