Coronavirus: our work so far
The work our volunteers and staff have been doing over the past six months of the pandemic
Read moreHelping with coronavirus in some of the world's biggest emergencies
Conflict and coronavirus in Syria: what can be done?
Find out more about one of the world’s biggest humanitarian crises
What is happening in Cox's Bazar?
People living in the world's largest refugee settlement face the threat of coronavirus
"The most vulnerable are facing a different crisis than first feared"
The British Red Cross's head of emergencies on the global coronavirus crisis
The explosion in Beirut: one month on
By British Red Cross
The city is beginning to rebuild, but there will be a long road ahead
Voices from Beirut
“I really didn’t believe it could happen in Lebanon – or anywhere”
British Red Cross volunteer Tala, who is from Lebanon, talks about the moment she learned of the explosion in Beirut
Beirut explosion: "So many people are now without a home"
Red Cross staff member Siel on how the city has responded
Beirut explosion: “Trees in my street were ripped from the ground”
One Red Cross delegate on the aftermath of the explosion in Beirut
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
While coronavirus pushes us apart, Chris helps keep people together
Chris is volunteering on our new coronavirus support line
Doctor by day, Red Cross emergency volunteer by night
Junior doctor and Red Cross volunteer John on how he juggles his two roles
One nurse and Red Cross volunteer on caring for others through coronavirus
Long-standing Red Cross volunteer Laszlo shares his story
Coronavirus: everything we're doing to support our NHS
By British Red Cross
We have been supporting NHS healthcare workers wherever possible, while adapting many of our services. We're helping people in over 100 hospitals be discharged safely, and over 70,000 people have shared their kindness to become community reserve volunteers
Get help and give help with coronavirus
“We must ensure no one is left adrift as we adjust to life after lockdown”
Forty-one per cent of adults feel lonelier since lockdown began
Self-isolation won’t stop our service teams keeping people safe
How staff and volunteers from our Independent living services are continuing to support the NHS with patient aftercare
How to listen with kindness
Tips from our coronavirus support line staff and volunteers
How wheelchairs are essential medical aids during the coronavirus pandemic
By British Red Cross
Before the coronavirus outbreak, the British Red Cross' volunteer-run service was one of the UK’s largest suppliers of wheelchairs. Now, our volunteers are bring our wheelchairs to hospitals to help the NHS keep patients safe
Our celebrity supporters
"I have been overwhelmed at the outpouring of kindness by the public"
By Ben Fogle – TV presenter, adventurer and British Red Cross Ambassador
"The current crisis has really brought out the best in people"
By Gary Lineker - TV presenter, footballer and father.
“Children will remember this time for years... let’s make it great!”
JB Gill’s top tips for making the most of your outside space
UK Coronavirus Response Appeal
The coronavirus pandemic is the biggest health emergency of our time. With your help, we’ll continue to provide vital support to those worst affected by the outbreak, wherever the need is greatest.
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