British Red Cross Society

Description: The British Red Cross has a mission to be the leading provider of emergency help to people in need, anywhere in the ... more

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Newest Review: ... afield in other Countries, you will also find them at earthquakes, train crashes, war and famine areas. In the UK alone, there are over 80,000 members. I am a member of the Red Cross, and the work I do is with 'Home From Hospital'. Home From Hospital has proved to be a very worthwhile and much needed service. People who have been discharged from hospital may need care, such as ... more

... their shopping being done, collecting their pensions, light housework, or personal care such as eyedrops or ted stockings (if they've had a hip or knee operation). The Home From Hospital scheme is to basically relieve the work load on the social se...more

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British Red Cross Society: Become a volunteer (425 words)
by - written on 31/03/01 (Useful, 80 readings)
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The international Red Cross was started over 135 years ago by a Swiss man called Henry Dunant. The British Red Cross began in 1905, and has grown from strength to strength. The majority of the workers are volunteers who work in a number of different fileds in the Red Cross. One of the main fields is First Aid. Red Cross volunteers will be seen in places like football matches, pop concerts, horse races and such like. The Red Cross can also load out medical equipment such as wheelchairs, and can also escort the frail and elderly around the venue. Further afield in other Countries, you will also find them at earthquakes, train crashes, war and famine areas. ... Read the complete review

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