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 ...

An "exceptional" wildfire risk has been declared across parts of the UK. Check affected areas, understand the risks and access British Red Cross safety advice. British Red Cross volunteers are on ...

The red cross emblem is an international symbol of neutrality and protection during armed conflicts. Used by military medical personnel and authorised humanitarian workers to safeguard the wounded and ...

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 ...

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 ...

From the UK to the Middle East, people urgently need us right now. With your support we can provide vital help where it's needed most. supported worldwide with life‑saving humanitarian assistance.

When a major emergency occurs overseas, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 UK charities – the British Red Cross included – to raise funds for an effective, coordinated response ...

A further 354 suspected cases and 506 deaths have been linked to an outbreak of Ebola On 15 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) declared an ...

We launched the Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory Appeal in response to the devastating attacks in Israel on 7 October, and the escalation of the conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in a ...

Flexible and virtual – take part wherever you are, at a time that suits you. Choose to cover your distance from various activities that suit your lifestyle and fitness level such as running, cycling, ...

Life as a First World War volunteer (or VAD) was tough. Volunteers fulfilled a range of roles from ambulance drivers to cooks but most of the 90,000 were women who signed up as novice nurses. Early ...