The British Red Cross | Worldwide Humanitarian Charity
WEBGet the help you need. Hire a wheelchair. Get help at home. Help with loneliness. Find missing family. Help for refugees. Prepare for emergencies. 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.
Charity furniture and electrical shops | British Red Cross
WEBThe 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 ...
Contact us | British Red Cross
WEBFor general enquiries, telephone: 0344 871 11 11. (from overseas: +44 207 138 7900 ). Write to us at: 44 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9AL.
Accessing our IT systems offsite | British Red Cross
WEBDownload the 'Microsoft Authenticator’ app to your smartphone/tablet. Go to https://myapps.microsoft.com on your laptop/computer. Enter your username and password on your laptop/computer. Follow the instructions on your laptop/computer and the Microsoft Authenticator app to set up your British Red Cross account in Authenticator.
Donate to a charity shop | British Red Cross
WEBWe 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 ...
Get help with money problems | British Red Cross
WEBDebt help and advice. Dealing with money issues can be stressful and a problem we sometimes avoid. If you have mounting debt then it’s best to deal with it as soon as possible. Get help with managing your debt from these organisations: Citizens Advice. National Debtline – call 0808 808 4000 for free debt advice.
Real-life first aid stories where everyday items saved the day
WEBDebbie's story. First aid scenario: heavy bleeding. Items used: towels. One day, Debbie’s* doorbell rang out of the blue. It was 16-year-old Amy from next door: “help, my brother Dylan is bleeding” she shouted. Debbie and her sister Ellen ran to their house to find 8-year-old Dylan bleeding heavily from a huge cut in his arm.
How to help someone who's been stabbed - The British Red Cross
WEBcontinue 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 ...
Resources to help your wellbeing | British Red Cross
WEBUse our wellbeing activities and information for help on managing your wellbeing, or try these resources. Five ways to improve your wellbeing. Building positive relationships and maintaining personal connections. Creating a stable and healthy routine. Supporting yourself and helping others.
Donate in memory of a loved one | British Red Cross
WEBDonating or fundraising in memory is a special way to remember someone. We are always touched to receive these donations. You can make a one-off donation, organise a funeral collection, or fundraise in someone's memory. Donate in memory. Call 0300 456 1005 to speak to a member of the team.
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