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14 May 2012
Emergency response volunteers have been helping at two serious incidents – a tragic house fire in Derby and an explosives alert in Cheltenham.
When Rachel’s husband was admitted to hospital with terminal cancer, her life became extremely difficult – until someone called us for help.
12 Jan 2012
A team of Red Cross ‘first responders’ – who help the emergency services react to medical emergencies – have just celebrated their 3,000th call-out.
04 Nov 2011
Volunteers responded in the early hours of 4 November to support a traumatised family of seven after a house fire.
13 Oct 2011
Volunteers worked through all last night (12 October) to help local residents after a fire broke out at an electrical substation in Derbyshire.
02 Dec 2010
As parts of the UK grind to a snow-induced standstill, volunteers are braving the elements to ensure the most vulnerable are safe and well.
11 Jan 2010
As treacherous snow conditions persist, our volunteers and emergency vehicles are reaching vulnerable people in remote areas.
08 Jan 2010
Temperatures across the UK plummeted again today – leaving hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people in need of support from our volunteers.
07 Jan 2010
As the UK struggles with the worst snowfall in 30 years, our emergency teams are active across the country, including the A3 in Hampshire.
05 Jan 2010
As heavy snows fall, our emergency teams are working round the clock in hazardous conditions to help snowbound communities in Scotland.