Health and social care



Students: are you sure that's fresher's flu and not meningitis?

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What with lectures, parties and meeting new people, your uni years can leave you feeling a little run down. But are those sniffles fresher's flu? Or something else?

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Take a few minutes to learn first aid - it could help you save a child's life

A mother hugs and kisses her daughter as they both hold sparklers.

First aid for burns: keep safe when using fireworks

Simple first aid skills for keeping safe around fireworks

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William and his parents

"First aid training is an obvious thing to do - but we don’t make time to do it"

Two-year-old William's mother Claire on the first aid skills that came to his rescue

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Gemma and her child

"The day I saved my choking 2-year-old"

Mum Gemma knew exactly what to do in a terrifying situation

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Past, present and future: how we support health and social care

Isabel Thom, who has volunteered with the British Red Cross for 75 years.

Volunteer celebrates 75 years of service with the British Red Cross

Inspirational volunteer, Isabel Thom, celebrates 75 years of work with the British Red Cross - in the same year as the NHS marks 75 years in operation.

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British Red Cross ambulance staff takes a call

Eight things you didn’t know

... the British Red Cross does in health and social care

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Staying safe in a heatwave

A little boy aims a water pistol at the camera.

Beat the hot weather: top tips for staying cool

How to cope with heat: Learn how to keep cool in a heatwave with our top tips for cooling yourself down in hot weather.

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A thermometer on a very hot day, showing a very high temperature.

First aid for heatwaves

Hotter summers mean heatwaves and an increased risk of heatstroke. Here's what to look out for.

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A red lifebuoy floating in open water from a British Red Cross blog about drowning in open water

Staying safe around water

While most open water swims are safe and fun, here are five things to know about drowning, so you can help someone if they get into difficulty.

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Keeping fit and fundraising

two people enjoy a charity walk outside in British Red Cross tshirts

Why sign up for a charity walk? Five benefits you may not have thought of

Looking for a new challenge while raising money for a good cause? Try a charity walk. Walking is great for your mental and physical health, and a sponsored charity walk lets you support something you care about. All while making friends along the way.

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Group of walkers wearing Red Cross t-shirts set out on Walk for Humanity charity walk.

Walk for Humanity: inspiring hope and unity with every step

In 2023, we launched Walk for Humanity, a 10k charity walk designed to bring people together and inspire hope. Find out what it means and how it’s growing in 2024.

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