The British Red Cross | Worldwide Humanitarian Charity
网页Get 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.
Hire a wheelchair | British Red Cross
网页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, delivery ...
Water Safety and Drowning First Aid | British Red Cross
网页First aid advice for drowning. If someone does get into difficulty while open water swimming, follow these steps: Step 1. Do not put yourself at risk to save the person from drowning, or you risk drowning yourself. Step 2. Once the person has been safely rescued from the water or liquid, check if they are breathing.
Charity Furniture and electrical charity shops - The British Red Cross
网页The 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 ...
Coronavirus FAQs| British Red Cross
网页Coronavirus frequently asked questions. Last updated: 19 August 2024. Millions of people have had a Covid vaccine since the pandemic started three years ago. It's thought that the vaccines have saved countless lives around the world. The majority of people in the UK have now had their first two jabs, and eligible people are receiving boosters.
Book a first aid course with the British Red Cross
网页Paediatric 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.
How to help someone who's been stabbed - The British Red Cross
网页continue 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 ...
Beat the heat: top tips for how to keep cool in hot weather
网页Take 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.
Charity shops | Online charity shopping | British Red Cross
网页From 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.
Donate to a charity shop | British Red Cross
网页We can often accept donations of furniture – please contact your local shop first to check. This includes sofas, chairs, tables and desks. You can also donate good quality curtains, tablecloths, cushions, duvet covers and other soft furnishings. Both our specialist furniture and electrical shops, or your local charity shop can accept ...