A series of acid attacks took place in east London within 90 minutes of each other last night. Such attacks used to be incredibly infrequent in the UK, but there are concerns the numbers appear to be rising.
Here’s how to help someone who has a chemical or acid burn.
Breaking a bone can make everyday activities particularly tricky. Especially when it’s your dominant arm and you live alone. Just ask Mrs Bennet who badly broke her right arm last year.
But thanks to a close group of good friends and a little help from British Red Cross volunteer Janet Shaw, Mrs Bennet got the person-centred support at home she needed.
Compelling and accurate reporting has never been more important, especially when it comes to stories about refugees, a subject that incites a range of emotions.
Held at the end of June, the Scottish Refugee Festival’s Media Awards recognised several journalists telling compelling stories that relate to areas of British Red Cross work.
Loneliness and social isolation can affect anyone, but some people are more vulnerable to it than others – like disabled people.
Anyone can experience the life transitions that our research has shown can trigger loneliness, like retirement or bereavement. But disabled people often face barriers in daily life that can make them more likely to be chronically lonely than non-disabled people.
A new report by the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness explores why loneliness affects so many people with disabilities, from the perspective of disabled people. It claims over half of disabled people report feeling lonely.
While each disabled person is unique in terms of the impairments and personal circumstances they face, loneliness is an experience that many disabled people will have in common. Getting the right support is so important.
Being inclusive is a Red Cross value © British Red Cross/Diana Shaw
If you’re going to Pride this weekend, look out for the British Red Cross and say hello! Evy Bauwens and Olivia Cummins, who will be at Pride in London, explain why they are going.
“One of the Red Cross’ core values is to be inclusive,” Evy said.
“I think Pride is a key way to show our staff, volunteers, service users and donors – and the world – that inclusion is really important to us.”
Pride is an annual celebration for every part of the LGBT+ community and everyone who supports them.
Pride events throughout the UK give people the chance to celebrate what the LGBT+ community has achieved and what is yet to be done. Events include people of every race and faith, and disabled and non-disabled people.
Around 30 British Red Cross staff and volunteers from across the UK are coming together at the London Pride parade. More
Lottie Dod © National Portrait Gallery, London
This is a story of sporty siblings, a tennis court and a formidable Wimbledon champion. But we’re not talking about Serena and Venus, or Andy and Jamie. We’re talking about the youngest person to win a Wimbledon singles title – ever. We’re talking about British Red Cross volunteer Lottie Dod. More
Tanya Hedges sorting through donations at the Westway Centre. Photo credit: Matt Carter / British Red Cross
In the shadow of the Grenfell Tower is Westway Sports Centre, where people affected by the fire have been receiving support.
Two weeks after the fire, families are still coming to the centre to get the emotional and practical help they need.
Standing side-by-side with them are community volunteers like Abraham Chowdhury, who have helped collect donations and distribute to help the victims and their families.
Items donated in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire – ©BritishRedCross/MattPercival
The local community response in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire has been awe-inspiring. Tonnes of clothes and other items have been donated to help victims of the London fire.
The council asked people to kindly stop donating as they soon had more than enough donations.
Now the British Red Cross has been asked to help turn some of the remaining donated clothes into cash for people affected by the fire.
