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An older woman smiles at a volunteer Volunteer gives Annie support at home
(29 August 2008)
After pensioner Annie Hill fell and broke her arm, she was finding daily life a real struggle – until a Red Cross volunteer offered to provide support at home.
Several teenagers listen and smile in class Help at hand for citizenship teachers
(29 August 2008)
As first aid and international humanitarian law enter the English curriculum, the Red Cross is encouraging teachers to use its free teaching resources.
Flood - red brick house submerged in floodwater Volunteers help at Belfast floods
(22 August 2008)
As torrential rain caused severe flooding in Northern Ireland last weekend, Red Cross volunteers turned out in force to help local residents – and firefighters – caught up in the horrendous conditions.
Festival burn victims Becky Erskine and Stan Buckman Volunteers save burn victims at music festival
(22 August 2008)
Quick-thinking first aid volunteers helped save the lives of two teenagers at a music festival after their gas camping stove exploded, causing severe burns.
A young man puts a bandage on a first aid instructor's hand Inclusive first aid proves a success
(22 August 2008)
As the British Red Cross' inclusive first aid programme hits its final year of Lottery support, signs are that the project is in the rudest of health.
Children playing football First aid for football coaches
(22 August 2008)
Budding football stars in Northern Ireland can now play more safely, thanks to a partnership between the British Red Cross and the Irish Football Association (IFA).
Salma - new FESS volunteer New volunteer Salma responds to bonfire blaze
(15 August 2008)
After months of training with the fire and emergency support service, volunteer Salma Mumtaz found herself suddenly on the front line when an out-of-control bonfire gutted a block of flats.
Care in Home Max and volunteer Volunteer provides care at home for vulnerable Max
(15 August 2008)
Following a major operation, Max was worried about how he would cope alone at home – until a Red Cross volunteer offered to make regular visits to provide much-needed support.
Red Cross volunteer handing out water at a running event in London British Red Cross gears up for London 2012
(08 August 2008)
As the Beijing Olympics gets underway today (Friday 8 August), the British Red Cross is already making plans for the London 2012 Games.
Tess Whitaker as baby with her mum and grandmother Three generations jump for charity
(01 August 2008)
Three generations of the same family are teaming up to do a 195-foot abseil to raise money for the British Red Cross.
British Red Cross volunteer offering help to vulnerable resident New EDF Energy partnership to deliver help on your doorstep
(01 August 2008)
The British Red Cross and EDF Energy Networks have agreed a partnership so that vulnerable people will get support during an extended period without electricity.
Photo of two young girls and text: "Ethiopia Food Crisis – donate now"
Crying child. Text reads: Gaza Emergency, Give to the disaster fund.
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