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 ...
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 ...
Learn what causes wildfires, how they start and why our changing climate is increasing the risk of serious fires Belfast ERV Team support statutory partners at wildfires in the Mourne Mountains.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
What is a broken bone? A broken bone and a fracture are the same thing. The bone could be cracked, snapped, crushed or broken into a few pieces. No matter how the bone is broken, the first aid steps ...
Free teaching resources to help young people consider humanitarianism in a global context, and encourage compassion and the desire to help others. Explore humanitarianism with our free lesson plans ...