The immediate priorities for the British Red Cross following the war, were the huge number of displaced civilians caused by forced migration during the war. The Red Cross provided much relief for these people, including basic supplies, and helping to reunite people through the Messaging and Tracing Service. This work led to the provisions in the 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention to protect civilians caught up in war. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest provider of first aid in the world. The British Red Cross is recognised by the UK Government as one of three Voluntary Aid Societies, [9] the other two being St John Ambulance and St. Andrew's First Aid. It is the sole Red Cross Society for the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. a b "Information for commissioners". Archived from the original on 18 June 2022 . Retrieved 15 June 2022. First World War [ edit ] Give generously to the British Red Cross, [between 1914 and 1918], Archives of Ontario poster collection (I0016189)

Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 June 2022 . Retrieved 15 June 2022. {{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title ( link) Who we are and what we do – North East Ambulance Service – NHS Foundation Trust". www.neas.nhs.uk. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016 . Retrieved 4 July 2017. The Red Cross symbol (along with the Red Crescent and the Red Crystal) is protected under the Geneva Convention, [35] this is to distinguish armed combatants from impartial humanitarian aid workers. The warning letter was sent due to the possibility of the red cross being mistaken as a sign of first aid, and not as protected humanitarian work. The Red Cross fear that the mistaken use may cause the symbol's meaning to be misinterpreted during war.

Since September 2008, the British Red Cross has been a member of the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE). The training undertaken by Event First Aid Service volunteers varied, and advanced training was available to those volunteers who wished to undertake it, which included rising to the level of Ambulance Crew, or even undertaking training to become a qualified Ambulance technician. The closure of Event First Aiders also saw the end of the Voluntary Medical Service Medal being issued to British Red Cross volunteers, much to their dismay, however it is still issued to St Andrew's First Aid volunteers. The British Red Cross was instrumental in starting overseas societies throughout the British Empire and Commonwealth, most of which are now independent national societies. The British Red Cross runs a museum containing a variety of materials from its beginnings in 1870 to the present day. This museum is a member of The London Museums of Health & Medicine group. [32] The collections include posters, photographs, badges worn by Society members, medals awarded to Society members, medical equipment and fundraising materials. The British Red Cross provides educational resources for teachers and trained peer education volunteers. [21] In September 2008 [22] the British Red Cross launched an alternate reality game called Traces of Hope to help educate people about the work the Red Cross does in conflict areas and the effect war has on civilians. [23] Health and social care [ edit ] Care in the home [ edit ]

Medical Museums". medicalmuseums.org. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020 . Retrieved 26 August 2016.

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Alexander, Ella (6 November 2014). "Ann Widdecombe criticises British Red Cross for firing volunteer for anti-gay marriage view: 'What happened to freedom of expression?' ". The Independent . Retrieved 8 September 2020. Washing and cleaning (outside only) ambulances, rapid response cars, patient transport vehicles (cars & ambulances), emergency response units, vans and 4x4 ambulances In 1924, the British Red Cross started its youth movement, helping to promote its values to a younger generation. The British Red Cross, in some areas, provides short-term care and support for people recently returned from hospital, or recently having suffered an injury that otherwise would result in a hospital or care facility admission. Volunteers enter peoples' homes and help them with the every day tasks which would otherwise be impossible or pose difficulty for them, such as shopping and getting prescriptions, helping them maintain their independence and dignity, while preparing them for living independently and offering companionship. media.landrover.com/news/2011/08/land-rover-funds-26-cycle-response-units-british-red-cross". media.landrover.com. Archived from the original on 22 January 2018 . Retrieved 4 July 2017.