First aid stories

Drowning risk increases during heatwaves. Learn why swimming in hot weather can be dangerous and how to stay safe near rivers, lakes and open water.

Learn how to keep cool in the summer months with our useful heatwave advice and handy top tips for staying cool. 

Find out why burns are a common injury for babies and children and what causes them.

When her baby was burned by a hot drink, one mum’s quick thinking and first aid made all the difference. Read her story and learn how to act in an emergency.

With the number of acid attacks on the rise in the UK, these tips from the British Red Cross show how to help someone who has a chemical or acid burn.

Not sure whether to take your child to A&E? Need first aid advice? We're here to help.

Make sure you can tell the difference, so that you can stay safe and help a friend if they start to feel unwell.

Would you know what to do if someone had a nosebleed? Luckily, Claire had learned first aid through the British Red Cross and knew just what to do...

Did you know that a towel could help save a life? Read British Red Cross real-life first aid stories and learn how to use ordinary objects in an emergency.

Calling an ambulance isn't quite as easy as dialling 999, especially in stressful situations. These tips from The British Red Cross will help you keep calm.