http://www.redcross.org.uk/RSSBritish Red Cross news feeden{AA1B4822-7788-4648-81BA-88315F6B2C5F}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/May/Red-Cross-prepares-for-the-worst-with-emergency-exerciseOne of the largest emergency exercises in the UK begins on tomorrow (May 21) – and Red Cross volunteers and staff in Lincolnshire will be playing their part.Mon, 20 May 2013 16:06:00 +0100{39DEB29A-E66A-4670-9815-A4F2C0A84096}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/May/Cyclone-Mahasen-downgraded-as-it-heads-inlandAs Mahasen moved towards Bangladesh and Myanmar earlier this week, the Red Cross helped the countries prepare.Fri, 17 May 2013 13:08:00 +0100{93EED8F5-31E9-487A-A536-A3BD1EC313D5}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/May/Florence-Nightingale-Award-for-Khalil-DaleA British Red Cross worker abducted and killed in Pakistan in 2012 has been awarded the Florence Nightingale medal.Wed, 08 May 2013 11:04:00 +0100{8D0932B3-5EDA-4B4A-AEB8-98A4EAEF6A46}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/May/Six-months-on-Red-Cross-continues-to-help-people-after-Hurricane-SandyThe British Red Cross has closed its appeal, but the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement continues to help in the region.Wed, 08 May 2013 11:04:00 +0100{B5A1727A-7432-4AE7-93F9-AB5F3CB895E9}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/April/Red-Cross-joins-billion-dollar-fundraising-initiativeThe British Red Cross has become a founding member of Jaro, an online global charity initiative. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:02:00 +0100{ED5DABC6-3A48-4D1C-AF7A-4493064F56BB}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/April/Seven-people-given-shelter-by-Red-Cross-after-fleeing-house-fireVolunteers have raced to help seven people after their escape from a devastating house fire.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:02:00 +0100{91678D36-D9B0-41B0-B2B3-EA2A23379A2A}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/March/Thank-a-young-hero-with-a-Humanitarian-Citizen-AwardNominations for the 2013 Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards opened on Saturday 23 March, giving everyone the chance to celebrate unsung young heroes.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:11:00 Z{1FA77FF2-E17F-4097-AD59-D27318F3D78E}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/March/Red-Cross-helps-more-patients-in-areas-hit-by-heavy-snowWith snow continuing to fall across the UK, Red Cross volunteers are using their 4x4 vehicles to help people affected by the severe weather.Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:50:00 Z{0A88464D-A1CE-44CC-BC3D-18BCAA4FCFD9}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/March/Volunteers-continue-to-help-during-snow-chaosWith snow continuing to fall across the UK, Red Cross volunteers are using their 4x4 vehicles to help people affected by the severe weather.Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:50:00 Z{A677210A-3ECC-4F5E-87C7-A94FEDB1873F}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/March/More-than-four-million-people-in-Mali-need-helpThe British Red Cross has given £200,000 from its Disaster Fund to help provide vital aid to people in Mali. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:40:00 Z{4CEE9C8C-252A-4BDB-8DFD-8920769F6493}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/March/Text-messages-send-hope-and-save-lives-in-Sierra-LeoneThe British Red Cross has given £200,000 from its Disaster Fund to help provide vital aid to people in Mali. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:40:00 Z{D43E8545-321A-4CE9-8D41-BA4014828020}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/March/Amanda-Holden-backs-call-for-lifesaving-skills-in-the-classroomTV star and mum of two Amanda Holden is backing a Red Cross campaign to put first aid and humanitarian education on the school curriculum.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:37:00 Z{B21C968F-68AB-4E50-8BEB-CF672AEB6046}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/April/Help-for-thousands-after-China-earthquakeThe Red Cross Society of China has delivered thousands of blankets, tents and first aid kits to survivors of an earthquake in the south of the country.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:22:00 Z{5AFDB0A0-0844-4C03-89E4-7E11A273B543}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/April/Text-messages-send-hope-and-save-lives-in-Sierra-LeoneBritish Red Cross uses a new location-based text message system to save lives in Sierra Leone.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:22:00 Z{23EFFD46-EEC5-43C9-B89F-72ECB847D5C3}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/March/Number-of-Syrian-refugees-likely-to-be-higher-than-one-millionThe British Red Cross believes the true number of Syrian refugees to be higher than estimated.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:22:00 Z{D4228D20-242E-4993-ACFA-78C10F807593}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/February/Red-Cross-supports-hunger-hit-ZimbabweThe British Red Cross has given more than £80,000 from its Disaster Fund to support the Zimbabwe Red Cross.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:22:00 Z{57BD764B-EF88-4882-A79C-A91BC155DCF8}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/February/Majority-of-humanitarian-needs-in-Syria-not-being-metThe rapidly deteriorating situation in Syria means humanitarian needs are not being met.Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:58:00 Z{8FBE2AA2-B189-406C-944A-21524A91A747}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/February/Cholera-threatens-displaced-Burundian-refugeesBurundian refugees are facing serious health risks as they return from Tanzania.Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:13:00 Z{AEE12399-27F1-467C-956B-3D240303A0E7}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/February/Somali-photo-exhibition-celebrates-150-years-of-humanitarian-actionAn exhibition of photographs from Somalia celebrates 150 years of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:14:00 Z{060D70A9-28DD-4C65-B633-1F5DA6F447A5}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/February/Team-rush-to-help-victims-of-Mozambique-floodsBritish Red Cross experts are heading to Mozambique to help victims of flooding that has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:14:00 Z{0E679468-8BFC-4DF6-A3D1-83CEF8940E61}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/February/Red-Cross-aids-families-affected-by-violence-in-MyanmarIn Myanmar, the Red Cross is helping thousands of displaced people who’ve fled fighting.Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:11:00 Z{D6E66595-1D76-41F4-A836-1BBD327780CA}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/February/Red-Cross-improves-maternal-health-care-in-MyanmarA new Red Cross programme in Myanmar is improving health services for mothers and children in remote communities.Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:11:00 Z{1CEF7770-36BE-4D56-8D85-6BCDD633DC60}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/January/Red-Cross-restores-contact-between-families-affected-by-fighting-in-MaliThe Red Cross is making efforts to restore contact between families that have been displaced.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:35:00 Z{FA81B714-C818-4834-B4ED-35930029F512}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/January/Award-for-Khalil-Dale-is-testament-to-the-lives-he-changedKhalil Dale, a British Red Cross aid worker who was abducted and killed in Pakistan last year, has won a humanitarian award.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:11:00 Z{81CC91C8-279D-4BF0-BDDF-DF25646FBBEF}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/January/British-Red-Cross-team-supports-Britons-caught-up-in-Algeria-hostage-crisisA British Red Cross psychosocial support team has travelled to North Africa to help Britons involved in the Algerian hostage crisis.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:44:00 Z{43124FBE-C19A-4F58-8F3F-C530BD460CE5}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/January/Red-Cross-gives-285000-to-help-Philippines-after-Typhoon-BophaThe British Red Cross has released £285,000 from its Disaster Fund to help the Philippines recover.Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:07:00 Z{76ED2843-052C-411C-90D4-59B7E80934A5}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/January/Volunteers-learn-new-skills-to-face-toxic-testRed Cross volunteers are ready to give vital help at the site of chemical spills and radiation leaks thanks to a ground-breaking new partnership.Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:22:24 Z{B1E0F41E-3FA5-4D2C-AB16-3CA20B2DD409}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/January/Better-access-to-clean-water-at-South-Sudan-refugee-campA Red Cross programme at a refugee camp in South Sudan has increased residents’ access to safe drinking water.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:43:00 Z{A6CCCC34-F89F-438D-A6FE-AB501F1E1750}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/January/Khalil-Dale-nominated-for-Robert-Burns-awardKhalil Dale, the Red Cross worker killed in Pakistan last year, has been nominated for the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:43:00 Z{0CCB7AE7-31C1-4C24-9545-12985891D905}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/May/Baby-and-Child-First-Aid-app-launchesNow parents and carers can always be ready to help their little ones, thanks to our new Baby and Child First Aid app.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:48:00 Z{76E4A9A4-1526-4099-8F9D-2386C509125A}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/April/Dial-999-for-defibrillatorForget just making a call – one phone box in Northern Ireland has been fitted with a life-saving device.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:48:00 Z{590D9382-BB46-4F75-8F41-F6957B234263}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/April/Politicians-and-public-back-schools-campaignMore than 100 MPs, and thousands more people across the UK, are backing a British Red Cross campaign to put first aid and humanitarian education on England’s new national curriculum.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:48:00 Z{9E912FEA-4001-4729-A591-A5474E9AF900}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/March/Volunteers-continue-to-help-during-snow-chaosAs thousands of homes struggle without power, we are working round the clock to help those most in need.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:48:00 Z{14A3E726-1575-4C6C-910D-473BC4ECA471}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/March/Volunteers-help-nurses-reach-critically-ill-patients-through-snowAs heavy weather causes disruption, our volunteers are helping nurses reach critically ill patients through the snow. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:48:00 Z{8DB7A4C2-1345-4452-9A20-07B138D29799}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/March/Volunteers-brave-snow-to-help-stranded--driversVolunteers turned out in snowy conditions last night to help 200 drivers stranded in their cars for the night.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:48:00 Z{15184ADB-CFAB-4FD8-89EE-711E718D3B22}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/January/Volunteers-continue-with-UK-wide-snow-responseAs many areas struggle with snowfall, our volunteers have been working hard to support the most vulnerable.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:48:00 Z{6D3BE576-8BEA-4026-9843-9602DE61B2A4}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2013/January/Volunteers-respond-as-UK-hit-by-snow-red-alertAs huge areas of the UK are blanketed with heavy snow, we are out in the thick of it helping those struggling to cope.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:48:00 Z{8B5DD030-2ACB-4F9A-80F8-1DA0FAE58344}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/December/Volunteers-out-in-force-in-UK-over-festive-periodRed Cross volunteers will be out and about over the festive season providing first aid support in town and city centres across the UK.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:48:00 Z{BCAB654F-0D73-45D3-A18E-D9FFED345E0E}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/December/Red-Cross-pop-up-shop-opens-at-WestfieldBargain hunters are set to pick up gifts and goodies while supporting people in crisis at a new Red Cross pop-up shop.Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:21:00 Z{EFECA083-1AC5-42DD-BFF4-1325D3C59D73}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/December/Red-Cross-steps-up-Syria-aid-response-as-winter-temperatures-biteThe British Red Cross has begun a major push to get more aid into Syria ahead of the worsening winter weather.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:31:00 Z{6600E7BC-2706-4249-9DC2-AEB97018B1F7}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/December/Vulnerable-people-put-at-risk-by-social-care-cutsA new survey commissioned by the British Red Cross shows that cuts to social care support are putting elderly and vulnerable people at risk.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:19:00 Z{C78E3F5A-23DC-4243-A75E-B9972DB8257A}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/November/Pregnant-woman-and-92-year-old-rescued-from-floodsA pregnant woman and pensioner are among those helped by our volunteers in north Wales.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:19:00 Z{202460E1-54C1-4BCF-85B4-BAF13B29C5F0}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/November/Volunteers-offer-support-as-flood-chaos-continuesAs thousands struggle to cope with heavy flooding across the UK, the Red Cross is continuing to provide support.Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:11:49 Z{FC4416CC-2FFD-465C-9D26-64F4CB1E8651}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/November/I-was-a-Red-Cross-boss-for-a-dayYoung volunteer Lizzie Clark – along with 12 of her colleagues – seized an opportunity to grab the reins of power at the British Red Cross for Takeover Day.Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:08:04 Z{48705193-6E36-4D53-BD8A-57C9E59F75AD}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/November/Red-Cross-receives-850000-to-support-Hurricane-Sandy-response-in-CubaThe Department for International Development is providing £850,000 to support people in Cuba.Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:27:00 Z{1CDD7B2D-F44F-4370-951D-F35F8C94C606}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/November/Ugandan-communities-plant-trees-to-avert-disasterWe are helping reduce the impact of disasters in Uganda where environmental degradation is causing more frequent crises.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:24:00 Z{7CD57A5D-DC9F-42BA-98D1-36810C46BAAA}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/December/Red-Cross-starts-radio-revolutionThe Red Cross has launched a new weapon to fight cholera in Sierra Leone – a straight-talking weekly radio show.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:36:00 Z{D89CA5AE-1481-492F-93D4-582C8BBA47E0}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/November/Red-Cross-prepares-for-Sierra-Leone-electionsThe Red Cross has launched an emergency hotline in Sierra Leone and is ready to respond to reported crises.Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:36:00 Z{8EDD516C-E36E-481C-BB99-04CE77361008}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/November/British-Red-Cross-rewards-charity-shop-customers-with-new-loyalty-cardThe British Red Cross has launched a loyalty card scheme for use in charity shops across the UK.Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:41:00 Z{B31E938A-178B-4182-982F-ED5F040C6198}http://www.redcross.org.uk/About-us/News/2012/November/Red-Cross-sends-support-to-Jamaica-and-Cuba-after-Hurricane-SandyThe British Red Cross is sending support worth £80,000 to relief operations in Jamaica and Cuba.Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:41:00 Z