Strokes are caused by problems in the blood supply to the brain. Brain cells become damaged and begin to die. This brain damage affects the body’s functions, resulting in facial or limb weakness.

In October 2025, a ceasefire agreement came into effect, bringing hope to millions who have faced relentless suffering in Gaza. Since 2023, the Palestine Red Crescent Society has had 1,400 responders ...

Explore our free race, racism, and anti-racism teaching resources. Our guides will give you confidence in talking to children and young people about race and racism in schools and developing their ...

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 ...

Palestine Red Crescent Society workers risk their lives every day to deliver vital aid and providing emergency care to their community. A ceasefire agreement came into effect on 10 October 2025. It ...

To ensure transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements, we ask donors to provide accurate information when making a donation. This includes a valid email address so we can send your ...

Helping communities prepare, respond and recover from crises. Disasters don’t wait. And neither do we. Today, over 300 million people need humanitarian support. By 2030, there could be 560 disasters a ...

In this report, we evidence that high intensity use of A&E is fundamentally a health inequalities issue. Our new report, Nowhere else to turn: exploring high intensity use of accident and emergency ...

How to prepare for a power cut and what to do if you're affected by a power outage in your area. Many people will be facing a challenging winter ahead due to the rising cost of living and energy bills ...

Asthma is a medical condition that affects the airways – the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. When someone has an asthma attack, these tubes become narrowed, making it difficult to ...

Meet the teams who keep us focused on our mission to connect human kindness with human crisis. See our strategy, structure and our finances. The British Red Cross is governed by a board of trustees.

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 ...