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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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"The current crisis has really brought out the best in people"
By Gary Lineker - TV presenter, footballer and father.
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Coronavirus: how you can help others, and yourself
Tips on looking after yourself and other people in a crisis
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If you're feeling lonely, we're here to help
Our coronavirus support line is here for you
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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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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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2020: a year like no other
An inside look at how the British Red Cross carried on through the pandemic
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Emergencies beyond the pandemic: Maggie and Barry's story
Emergency response volunteer Julia was on hand after a fire in the couple's home
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What you can say after emotional trauma
How to comfort someone who's been through an emergency
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Six notable people you didn't know volunteered for the British Red Cross
Just a few of the notable names who have volunteered with us
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“If it’s raining, I can’t sleep. I’m terrified it will happen again”
From losing treasured possessions to living in fear for the future, the impacts of living through a flood can be long-lasting and life-changing
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This is what your kindness has done in 2020
From delivering food and medicine to comforting someone in a crisis
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