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Welfare and medical support

Learning first aid skills and knowing what to do when someone is injured is an important part of responding to an emergency and could help save lives.

The British Red Cross

The British Red Cross (BRC) is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It works to provide relief to people in crises and respond to emergencies in support of the emergency services and other statutory authorities. BRC volunteers provide practical help and emotional support to victims. In addition, the BRC is a major provider of first aid training.

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St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance is a first aid, transport and care charity. It provides first aid and medical support services, caring services in support of community needs and education, training and personal development to young people.

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St Andrews First Aid

St Andrews First Aid is a charity and provider of first aid training, services and supplies in Scotland.

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Women’s Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS)

The Women’s Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) provides a range of services to help people in need who might otherwise feel lonely and isolated. The WRVS gives professional support to the emergency services and the public in emergency situations, such as floods, fires, rail disasters and evacuations. They are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Social and psychological aftercare

An emergency can have psychological effects on people long after the crisis is over. If you or someone you know has been involved in an incident, there are many organisations that can offer support and counselling, or you could help others by volunteering with one of these organisations.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is not primarily an emergency disaster relief organisation. However, it frequently provides support at the point of greatest need during the emergency period of a disaster. The Salvation Army provides a range of psychological support and counselling services to the homeless, elderly and other vulnerable groups, including those affected by emergencies.

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Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse Bereavement Care works to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides counselling and support. It offers information, advice, education and training services.

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Samaritans Victim Support

Samaritans Victim Support Victim Support is an independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. They provide free and confidential support and information.

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Search and rescue

Search and rescue (SAR) teams provide specialist support to people in danger. They are trained to respond quickly and work in adverse conditions to save lives and reduce the number of casualties following an emergency.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution

(RNLI) The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity that provides a 24-hour lifesaving service around the UK and Republic of Ireland. The RNLI volunteer crews include a rapid response unit which provides support in emergencies.

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The British Cave Rescue Council (BCRC)

The British Cave Rescue Council is the representative body for voluntary underground rescue in the UK.

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