The UK is getting hotter. As a result of climate change, heatwaves are becoming longer and more extreme, and many people’s health and wellbeing are suffering as a result. Our report, Feeling the Heat, ...

Heatstroke occurs when someone becomes so hot it causes a failure of the brain’s thermostat, leading to the body becoming dangerously overheated. It is an emergency and needs medical help urgently.

Learn about the red cross' work in supporting health and social care in the UK from real-life experiences and stories about the vital work we're doing to help.

A child or baby with heat exhaustion might have been in the sun or heat for a long time. They might be sweating, have ashen, cool skin, have a headache or dizziness, and feel sick. Heat exhaustion ...

Why volunteer in healthcare and care? From giving non-medical support to people waiting in A&E, to making sure those coming home from hospital have the things they need, the British Red Cross is there ...

ብዛዕባ ህይወት ኣብ UK እንታይ ክፈልጥ ኣሎኒ? What do I need to know about having my child in the UK?

በ UK ውስጥ ህይወት ምን እንደሚመስል ምን ማወቅ ያስፈልገኛል? What do I need to know about life in the UK?

What is a heatwave and what causes it? The word ‘heatwave’ is often used to describe a period of hot and sunny weather however, this isn’t always correct. A heatwave is a meteorological definition and ...

Organising your own fundraising event is a great way to bring people together and raise funds for people in crisis around the world. If you’re thinking of organising a fundraising event then, whether ...

Be prepared for first aid emergencies with first aid kits, manuals and AEDs from the British Red Cross We sell large workplace first aid kits, AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) and first aid ...

At least 550 children could be left separated from their families every month. At least 550 children could be left separated from their families every month that refugee family reunion remains ...

Use these free migration and refugee teaching resources to promote compassion, informed discussion, and an understanding of the challenges faced by refugees and migrants around the world. Use our free ...