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In an emergency, every second counts
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People need us right now and we need you. With your support we can provide vital help when disaster strikes.
[Donate now](https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/general-fund-appeal?c_name=General%20Fund%20Appeal&c_source=Homepage%20Herobox&c_medium=Internal&c_creative=RC%20worker%20hug&c_code=175149&adg=BRC%20Site)
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Gaza in crisis
Aid is urgently needed in Gaza as thousands return to their homes.
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[Donate to Gaza](https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/gaza-crisis-appeal?c_name=Gaza%20Crisis%20Appeal&c_source=Homepage%20Promo%20Box&c_medium=Internal&c_creative=rescue%20rubble&c_code=175149&adg=BRC%20Site)
ukraine conflict: Three years on
In a freezing Ukraine, we're helping with medical care, clothes and shelter.
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[Find out more](/stories/disasters-and-emergencies/world/ukraine-crisis-latest-news)
A gift of hope for the future
Make or amend your will for free and help us be there for people in urgent need.
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[Read more](/get-involved/donate/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/free-will-writing-service)
Give help and get help
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### [Make a regular donation](https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/general-fund-appeal?spm=Regular Giving&c_name=General Fund Appeal&c_source=Homepage Promo Box&c_medium=Internal&c_creative=Donate Landing_Homepage blue box regular giving&c_code=175149&adg=BRC Site)
Your monthly gift could save lives. Whatever you can give will help us be here for humanity.
### [Volunteer with the Red Cross](/get-involved/volunteer)
Whatever your time, skills and experience you can make a difference. Become a volunteer.
### [Hire a wheelchair](/get-help/hire-a-wheelchair)
Need to hire a wheelchair? Find a safe and reliable wheelchair to hire for a week or longer.
What we do
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### [In the UK](/get-help "See how we help health and social care services in the UK")
See how we support and provide health and social care services in the UK.
### [Around the world](/about-us/what-we-do/international "See how we help people caught up in conflict around the world")
See how we help people who are facing hunger, conflict or have to flee their home.
Our appeals: help people in crisis
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[Donate to Ukraine](https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal?&c_name=Ukraine%20Crisis%20Appeal&c_source=Homepage%20Promo%20Box&c_medium=Internal&c_creative=Donate%20Landing_linklist&c_code=175149&adg=BRC%20Site)
[Donate to the Africa Food Crisis](https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/africa-food-crisis-appeal?&c_name=Africa%20Food%20Crisis%20Appeal%20&c_source=Homepage%20Promo%20Box&c_medium=Internal&c_creative=Donate%20Landing_linklist3&c_code=175149&adg=BRC%20Site)
[Donate to the Disaster Fund](https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/disaster-fund?c_name=Disaster%20Fund&c_source=Homepage%20Promo%20Box&c_medium=Internal&c_creative=Donate%20Landing_linklist&c_code=175149&adg=BRC%20Site)
[Donate to Yemen](https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/yemen-crisis-appeal?&c_name=Yemen%20Crisis%20Appeal&c_source=Homepage%20Promo%20Box&c_medium=Internal&c_creative=Donate%20Landing_linklist4&c_code=175149&adg=BRC%20Site)
Find a bargain or gift, or donate your preloved items
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[Shop gifts and greetings cards online](https://giftshop.redcross.org.uk/)
[Find a charity shop](/shop/find-a-charity-shop)
[Donate to a charity shop](/shop/donating-items-to-our-charity-shops)
[Explore our Kindness Gifted range](https://giftshop.redcross.org.uk/collections/kindness-gifted)
[Shop pre-loved online](https://giftshop.redcross.org.uk/collections/preloved)
[Buy a charity shop gift card](/shop/our-gift-cards)
[Visit our eBay shop](https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/britishredcross)
Save lives with first aid skills
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[Book a first aid course](/first-aid/book-a-first-aid-course)
[Learn first aid skills](/first-aid/learn-first-aid)
Support your wellbeing: useful links
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[Wellbeing support](/get-help/get-help-with-loneliness/wellbeing-support)
[Free education workshops](/get-involved/teaching-resources/community-education-workshops)
[Free kindness activity pack](/get-involved/teaching-resources/kindness-activity-pack)
[Five ways to improve your wellbeing](/get-help/get-help-with-loneliness/wellbeing-support/five-ways-improve-wellbeing)
[Let's talk about loneliness](/stories/health-and-social-care/health/lets-talk-about-loneliness-part-one)
[Coping with stress](/get-help/get-help-with-loneliness/wellbeing-support/understanding-dealing-stress)
Get the help you need
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[Hire a wheelchair](/get-help/hire-a-wheelchair)
[Find home care services near you](/get-help/find-home-care-services-near-you)
[How to keep warm in winter](/stories/health-and-social-care/health/tips-on-keeping-warm-this-winter)
[Find missing family](/get-help/find-missing-family)
[Help for refugees](/get-help/get-help-as-a-refugee)
[What to do in an emergency](/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies)