A minute can make a difference. Only 4 in 10 people in the UK would feel confident helping someone in a first aid emergency. Together, we can learn how to respond to emergencies. Would you know how to ...

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 ...

Adult first aid for someone who in unresponsive and breathing, including how to check for breathing and what to do in an emergency. Someone who is unresponsive won't answer or move if you call their ...

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 ...

1. If the person is responsive, find out what they have taken, when they took it and how much they took. The emergency services will want to know this information. 2. Call 999. The substance could be ...

Create an emergency kit filled with essentials for your home, car and when you're on the move. This page is available in Welsh (Cymraeg). Having the right kit is essential in an emergency. Here's what ...

The board can comprise up to seven elected members (chosen from our active volunteer base) and up to six co-opted members appointed by the board (which include the roles of chair and treasurer).

If you're a researcher, find out about our archives, audio visual collection, historical publications and museum items. The archives record the history and activities of the British Red Cross from its ...

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 ...

An "exceptional" wildfire risk has been declared across parts of the UK. Check affected areas, understand the risks and access British Red Cross safety advice. British Red Cross volunteers are on ...

This page is available in other languages. The British Red Cross is the UK's largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum. If you are a refugee or asylum ...

Diabetes is a medical condition that affects blood sugar levels. Normally, people’s bodies maintain the ideal blood sugar levels automatically. When a person has diabetes, their body fails to maintain ...