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Drawing of hands holding words that say 'Look after yourself. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Relax and stay calm - you could read, cook or meditate. Take a time-out from the news if you need to.'

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – what is it and how can you keep safe?

Wtih the constant news about coronavirus, don’t forget the basic facts on how to keep yourself safe and healthy.

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4 minutes
Gary Lineker

"The current crisis has really brought out the best in people"

By Gary Lineker - TV presenter, footballer and father.

Article
2 minutes
Volunteer Ashley

Bringing food and smiles to two sisters - how a Red Cross volunteer made a difference

Jan was worried about her sister, Penny, recovering alone during lockdown. Then a Red Cross volunteer brought both food and independence to Penny’s doorstep

Story
4 minutes
How to be kind in a crisis

Coronavirus: how you can help others, and yourself

Tips on looking after yourself and other people in a crisis

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3 minutes
John, a doctor and British Red Cross emergency volunteer in Dundee, smiles.

Doctor by day, Red Cross emergency volunteer by night

Junior doctor and Red Cross volunteer John on how he juggles his two roles

Article
3 minutes
Mike Adamson

"Kindness will keep us together"

Our CEO Mike Adamson on our response to coronavirus

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3 minutes
Coronavirus Support Line

If you're feeling lonely, we're here to help

 Our coronavirus support line is here for you

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3 minutes
We are helping people who are isolating

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

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3 minutes
The art of kindness

Eleven artists, two questions and one shared act of kindness

The artists behind our Kindness Will Keep Us Together posters share their inspiration

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4 minutes
A volunteer drops off a prescription to the home of a person who is self-isolating

2020: a year like no other

An inside look at how the British Red Cross carried on through the pandemic

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3 minutes
Maggie looks at a picture in her home

Emergencies beyond the pandemic: Maggie and Barry's story

Emergency response volunteer Julia was on hand after a fire in the couple's home

Story
2 minutes
Emotional support in an emergency_promo card

What you can say after emotional trauma

How to comfort someone who's been through an emergency

Article
3 minutes

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