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Red cross volunteers distribute humanitarian aid to young men in Fiji

Fiji: 38,500 to get emergency aid after Cyclone Winston

31 Mar 2016

The Red Cross is helping people to recover from the largest cyclone ever recorded in Fiji, which left 44 people dead and thousands homeless.

A woman Red Cross worker speaks to a man with his head in his hand

British Red Cross supports Britons affected by Brussels terrorist attacks

30 Mar 2016

A British Red Cross support team was sent to Brussels after last week’s terrorist attacks to help injured Britons and their families.

Prince Harry meets staff from the Nepal Red Cross and the British Red Cross

"Preparedness matters": Prince Harry visits Red Cross emergency site

21 Mar 2016

His Royal Highness Prince Harry was welcomed at a Red Cross emergency facility in Nepal on Sunday 20 March.

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Volunteers seriously injured and at risk in Yemen

21 Mar 2016

Four volunteers from our partner organisation, the Yemen Red Crescent Society, have been wounded by shelling.

Prince Harry, wearing a Red Cross emblem on his sweater, pulls a trolley with emergency supplies

Royal visit to Nepal

18 Mar 2016

The Red Cross is welcoming His Royal Highness Prince Harry to a life-saving facility in Nepal on Sunday.

An Alzheimers patient and her carer

New report calls for reformed system to help people stay healthy

17 Mar 2016

A new report released today explores how the English system of health and wellbeing could be changed for the better.

Young refugee woman waits outside

Anti-trafficking operation in Manchester supported by the British Red Cross

11 Mar 2016

The British Red Cross has been providing support for people from around the world rescued in an anti-trafficking operation in Greater Manchester.

Volunteers demonstrating how to check an area is safe before performing first aid

Bill aims to make first aid compulsory for UK drivers

08 Mar 2016

A new Bill is being debated in Parliament today which could result in all new drivers being required to learn first aid.

A Red Cross volunteer on a home visit looks through photographs with one of our service users

More must be done to improve prevention services in England

22 Feb 2016

A new report by the British Red Cross suggests that English local authorities must do more to provide services which prevent, reduce or delay the need for care and support.

SARC trucks in a convoy to deliver humanitarian aid to besieged cities

Syria: Red Cross aid reaches five besieged areas

19 Feb 2016

British Red Cross partner the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) has delivered essential food and medicines to people in five besieged areas.

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