Health and social care true stories
Find out how real people have benefited from the caring help of our health and social care volunteers.
From heart attack to volunteering | |
 | | | When Bill Burton, who cares for his disabled wife, had a heart attack, he needed the help of the Red Cross. To show his gratitude, he became a volunteer with the transport service.
Read Bill's story | |
Volunteers provide care at home for vulnerable man | |
 | | | Douglas was on a downward spiral, drinking heavily and neglecting both his health and his home, until the Red Cross was called in to help – now the future looks bright.
Read Douglas' story | |
Rachel receives care at home | |
 | | | When Rachel’s husband was admitted to hospital with terminal cancer, her already difficult life suddenly became even more traumatic – until someone called the Red Cross.
Read Rachel's story | |
On a wing and a wheelchair | |
 | | | The loan of a Red Cross wheelchair often makes life easier not only for the service user but for those close to them – family, friends, eagles. Hang on, eagles?
Read Karen's story | |
“I was so overwhelmed I thought I'd cry!” | |
.jpg) | | | Maureen was growing increasingly distressed when her home was flooded in 2007, until the Red Cross turned up with lots of supplies - and a massage!
Read Maureen's story | |
Volunteers help prisoners | |
 | | | Prisoners across the UK are benefitting from the Red Cross’ commitment to helping all vulnerable people, as volunteers take the skin camouflage and therapeutic care services behind bars.
Read Laura and Deborah's story | |
Skin camouflage transforms teenager's life | |
 | | | A scarred teenager who was too embarrassed to leave her house has been given a new lease of life thanks to the Red Cross’ skin camouflage service.
Read Suzanne's story | |
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