From work experience to study placements, explore our wide range of volunteering roles for young people. Join the British Red Cross as a young volunteer and get hands-on with our vital humanitarian ...

The impact of the 2022 Pakistan floods was unimaginable. Between June and October 2022, millions of people were affected by the destructive floods and landslides that occurred straight after the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our report evaluates the UK’s response to displacement from Ukraine. There were many positive aspects and lessons for the future. The UK introduced Ukraine visa schemes that allowed individuals to ...

Using in-depth interviews with people who have frequently attended A&E, and professionals working to support them in the community, this report identifies five key lessons for policymakers when ...

Advice and tips for cooling your house down during periods of hot weather and heatwaves When temperatures rise during a heatwave or prolonged periods of hot weather, it's important your home is ...

Wildfires have become more frequent, widespread, and intense in the UK. Here's what to do in hot, dry weather when there's an increased risk of grassfires and wildfires Increasing temperatures lead to ...

When the sun comes out in the UK, people often struggle with temperatures that might feel relatively easy to cope with in other countries. This leaves many wondering why heat in the UK feels so much ...

The charity is offering assistance through a telephone support line, coordinated by East Midlands Railway, helping people cope with the immediate emotional impact of the incident. Anyone who has been ...

1,300 emergencies reached by our UK crisis and emergency response teams More 1.4 million people supported worldwide with life‑saving humanitarian assistance More than 4.3 million people reached with ...