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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Contact us | British Red Cross
WEBFor general enquiries, telephone: 0344 871 11 11. (from overseas: +44 207 138 7900). Write to us at: 44 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9AL.
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 ...
How to help someone who's been stabbed - The British Red Cross
WEBcontinue to apply pressure to the wound to stop the blood coming out. call 999 if you haven't already done so. lie them down and lift their feet higher than the rest of their body. This keeps their legs higher than their heart, which helps increase blood flow to their brain and heart. reassure them and wrap them in coats or a blanket to keep ...
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.
Beat the heat: top tips for how to keep cool in hot weather
WEBTake regular breaks indoors or in a shady area to avoid getting heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Wearing light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing will also help you to stay cool. 2. Wetter is better. Heat escapes through the skin, which is the largest organ in the body. So, the more skin you can cool down, the better.
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.