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Joyce’s story: ‘I was much less mobile’

Following a hip operation, Joyce Rider had her family round for a few days to offer support – but once they left, she was stuck.

Anne’s story: ‘Volunteers were such a blessing’

The Andrew family was hit by medical misfortunes three times in 18 months – but each time our volunteers were on hand to provide much needed support.

Joyce’s story: ‘Having company is so important’

When outgoing widow Joyce Streatfield was laid low by illness, she struggled at home – but our volunteer soon had her smiling again.

Volunteers to help those with too much festive spirit

16 Dec 2011

Red Cross volunteers will provide first aid to Christmas revellers on Friday and Saturday nights in Glasgow, Torbay, and Brighton.

Emergency response UK (night) 100, 190, 250

Nick's story: first aid skills save impaled man

A Red Cross first aider rushed to help after a stag party reveller accidentally impaled himself while trying to climb an iron-railed fence.

Volunteers discuss an incident with a fireman

Volunteers respond to four emergencies in a day

13 Jul 2010

During a very busy day, Red Cross emergency response volunteers were repeatedly called out to support people at four separate incidents across the UK.

Heavy snow on top of cars

Heavy snow causes weekend of chaos

21 Dec 2009

British Red Cross volunteers are working hard to help thousands of people affected by bad weather in the UK.

Volunteer comforts fire victim

Worthing residents helped after cylinder scare

03 Dec 2009

British Red Cross volunteers have been working around the clock to care for over 100 evacuees in West Sussex following a fire involving acetylene cylinders.

Red Cross volunteer offers support

Horley chemical leak sparks evacuation

16 Oct 2009

Around 30 residents were evacuated from their homes and taken to a rest centre after dangerous chemicals were detected at a block of flats.

Bike ride to Australia

Young fundraisers get pedalling to Australia

11 Sep 2009

Two young fundraisers are literally going to the ends of the earth for the Red Cross by embarking on a mammoth 15,000-mile bike challenge from Dieppe to Australia.

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