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First aid courses

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 ...
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How to keep warm in winter

Freezing temperatures and cold weather conditions can have a negative impact on our health. People with respiratory problems such as asthma, or heart conditions are at particular risk during the ...
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Hurricane Melissa: British Red Cross specialist volunteers to join Foreign Office team supporting UK nationals in Jamaica

A team of two British Red Cross Psychosocial Support Volunteers are travelling to Jamaica to support UK nationals impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The team will work alongside members of the Foreign, ...
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‘Storm of the century’ continues its deadly path across the Americas after it caused unprecedented catastrophe in Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a category 5 hurricane, making Melissa the most powerful storm of 2025, and the first hurricane of this kind to hit Jamaica in known history. It brought ...
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Thousands of families at risk of separation under UK’s proposed refugee family reunion changes, British Red Cross finds

A new report reveals the difficulties refugees face in bringing vulnerable family members to safety in the UK. Proposed changes to refugee family reunion could leave unaccompanied children trapped in ...
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Hope Street

This year, the British Red Cross unveiled Hope Street, a two-day immersive installation at Battersea Power Station. Visitors explored five doors, each revealing a true story of resilience from ...
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Red Cross responds to Afghanistan earthquake

The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) is responding to help people affected by a powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake, which struck southeastern Afghanistan late on Sunday, 31 August. The Red Crescent ...
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Pakistan Floods 2025: Red Cross response as over 900 people are estimated to have died

Over the past few months, Pakistan has faced severe monsoon flooding. The rains have caused widespread damage and are expected to continue. The Pakistan Red Crescent has been working hard to respond ...
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Amr's story: "Every day I navigate through destruction and fear"

Amr Ali, his wife and children, 7-year-old Adam and 3-year-old Maria, have been displaced five times since hostilities escalated in Gaza in October 2023. Alongside nearly 2 million other displaced ...
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British Red Cross statement on the UK-France migration deal

Responding to the announcement of a deal between the UK and France on migration, Alex Fraser, Director of Refugee Services for the British Red Cross, said: “Today’s announcement has the potential to ...
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British Red Cross caseworker from Middlesex awarded MBE in Kings Birthday Honours

A British Red Cross caseworker, who is thought to have helped reunite more than 1,450 people who have been separated from their loved ones, has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Mr ...
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British Red Cross volunteer from Surrey awarded British Empire Medal in Kings Birthday Honours

A British Red Cross volunteer from Epsom who has spent 40 years with the organisation has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours. Jon Richards, 61, followed in his ...