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1. Give up to five back blows: hit them firmly on their back between the shoulder blades. If back blows do not dislodge the object, move on to step 2. Back blows create a strong vibration and pressure ...

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 ...

Whether you donate to a cause or donate your time, your kindness helps our emergency responders be there for people who need it most. Connected communities and human kindness is at the heart of what ...

A guide to supporting your students as they discuss sensitive or challenging content. This guidance and activity document will help you create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Get help with the British Red Cross. We provide practical, local and emotional support to people around the UK. We’re able to provide services designed to help people most in need in the UK.

The British Red Cross carries out research to support our work to speak up for changes that we believe are necessary. We are politically neutral. We present this evidence to raise awareness or help ...

We help anyone, anywhere in the UK and around the world, get the support they need if crisis strikes.

Get active. Go fundraising. Have fun. There are many ways you can help raise money for people in crisis.

We can support you if you've been affected by the crisis in Ukraine and have come to the UK. Search for a Red Cross refugee service near you.

People need us right now and we need you. With your support we can provide vital help when disaster strikes.

The British Red Cross has been helping millions of people in the UK and around the world get the support they need when crisis strikes.