Emergency situations can be stressful, dangerous and upsetting. But if you’re prepared, you can deal with the unexpected. Our Baby and child first aid app is also available for download. This free app ...

Organising your own fundraising event is a great way to bring people together and raise funds for people in crisis around the world. If you’re thinking of organising a fundraising event then, whether ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We're proud and grateful to have the support of a diverse group of ambassadors and dedicated supporters to help promote our work. They help us ensure that millions of people in the UK and around the ...

The British Red Cross and the Met Office launched a partnership in October 2025, bringing together two organisations that are committed to strengthening community resilience and helping people 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 ...

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 ...

Why volunteer in emergency response? Imagine helping someone during one of the most challenging times in their lives. As an emergency response volunteer, you’ll work with other organisations in the ...