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
WEBWe offer: wheelchair 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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
Cholera: the deadly disease explained - The British Red Cross
WEBCholera is a bacterial infection that's spread when people consume contaminated food or water – it is nearly always waterborne. The infection causes an acute diarrhoeal illness, which is usually mild but can develop into life-threatening symptoms. Cholera is typically most prevalent in communities with poor infrastructure or during ...
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.
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 ...
Wheelchair selection | British Red Cross
WEBIn order to provide a match to the most suitable wheelchair we need to know information about the person who will be using the wheelchair, tell us their: Seat Size - The seat size is the width of the wheelchair seat. Measure the wheelchair user at their widest point (usually hips and thighs) and add 1” / 2.5cm to make sure they will be ...
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