@RedCrossPolicy

The latest policy news & reports from @BritishRedCross, advocating for people in crisis across the UK and overseas. Get in touch via [email protected].

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Scottish Government International@ScotGovInterJan 29
Together, @scotgov and @BritishRedCross have brought life-saving support to communities in crisis for 20 years. Scotland will continue to act as a good global citizen, with international development and humanitarian funding increased to £16 million in the draft Scottish Budget.
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Scot Gov Fairer
@ScotGovFairer24 Apr 2025
Equalities Minister @KaukabStewart visited @BritishRedCross in Glasgow to see how they are supporting refugees and people seeking asylum in the city. @scotgov funding of over £180,000 is helping them to reunite refugee families in Scotland.
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British Red Cross 🧡
@BritishRedCross13 Nov 2024
Give a gift that does good this World Kindness Day! 🌍 ❤️ Our Kindness Gifted cards are perfect for sending to a loved one while helping us be there for people in crisis. Discover the range: bit.ly/WorldKindnessDayX #WorldKindnessDay
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UK International Law
@UKintlaw31 Oct 2024
UK Government continues to collaborate with the @BritishRedCross to provide practical assistance to selected States who wish to produce their own voluntary reports on IHL implementation at the domestic level. gov.uk/government/publicatio…

International humanitarian law implementation report: toolkit (second edition)

This toolkit includes short and long-form templates for preparing a national report on implementing international humanitarian law.

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UK International Law
@UKintlaw31 Oct 2024
The UK is committed to proper implementation of & compliance with International Humanitarian Law. That is why the UK, through its National IHL Committee, just published its 2nd Ed. Voluntary Report on Domestic Implementation of IHL. Yesterday at #RCRC24 we shared our experience
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British Red Cross 🧡
@BritishRedCross24 Jun 2024
The @metoffice has forecast high temperatures across parts of the UK this week.🌡🥵 While enjoying the sunny weather, it's important to stay safe using our top tips. Visit our website for more advice on keeping cool this summer: bit.ly/KeepingCoolInSummer #WeatherReady
What do do during hot weather. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excessive alchohol. Limit physical activity to cooler parts of the day, such as morning or evening. When out in direct sun, wear sunscreen and take regular breaks indoors or in a shady place to cool down. If you get too hot, take a cold bath or shower. Wear light-coloured, loose fitting clothing.

ALT What do do during hot weather. Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excessive alchohol. Limit physical activity to cooler parts of the day, such as morning or evening. When out in direct sun, wear sunscreen and take regular breaks indoors or in a shady place to cool down. If you get too hot, take a cold bath or shower. Wear light-coloured, loose fitting clothing.

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British Red Cross 🧡
@BritishRedCross23 Apr 2024
We know many people seeking safety in the UK will be distressed by the news and how it might affect them. The UK needs an efficient, supportive and more compassionate asylum system that makes decisions on people’s claims quickly and correctly. ⬇️
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Institute for Government@instituteforgov13 Mar 2024
TONIGHT: How can government improve its approach to asylum policy making? Join us at 18:00 as we discuss what will be a central topic in the 2024 election campaign. With @VOICESNetworkUK @SallyCopley @BritishRedCross @lizziedearden @PhilipRutnam instituteforgovernment.org.u…
An image for an IfG event called 'How can government improve its approach to asylum policy making?' on Wednesday 13 March, 18:00-19:15. Panellists include: Alvina Tamara Chibhamu, Sal Copley, Lizzie Dearden, Sir Philip Rutnam and Joe Owen.

ALT An image for an IfG event called 'How can government improve its approach to asylum policy making?' on Wednesday 13 March, 18:00-19:15. Panellists include: Alvina Tamara Chibhamu, Sal Copley, Lizzie Dearden, Sir Philip Rutnam and Joe Owen.

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NILOHA RANGEL@RangelNiloha23 Feb 2024
What a successful day today ! Doing research with @BritishRedCross and @StGeorgesUni in Stoke-on-Trent. Barriers accessing healthcare amongst sanctuary seekers @VOICESNetworkUK @sal_hargreaves – at Chester, England
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Stephen Browne@Stephenbrowne3426 Feb 2024
Thank you to everyone who attended today's joint meeting between the All Party Groups on Ageing and Older People, and Loneliness. Hugely encouraging to see the support for progressing a NI Loneliness Strategy to tackle loneliness among people of all ages. #TacklingLoneliness
Age NI Policy & Engagement@agenipolicy26 Feb 2024
Delighted to support today's joint meeting between the all party groups on ageing/older people and loneliness. Four guest speakers reminded a packed Senate Chamber of the need for a loneliness strategy. Thank you @RobbieButlerMLA & @GildernewColm for chairing a robust discussion.
Photo of APG chair/vice-chair and guest speakers. From left to right: Sam Cunningham, Age NI’s First Connect Project Ciara McClements, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Colm Gildernew MLA Stephen Browne, British Red Cross Robbie Butler MLA Edel Quinn, Consultant and lead author on the 2020 report Loneliness in Northern Ireland: A Call to Action

ALT Photo of APG chair/vice-chair and guest speakers. From left to right: Sam Cunningham, Age NI’s First Connect Project Ciara McClements, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Colm Gildernew MLA Stephen Browne, British Red Cross Robbie Butler MLA Edel Quinn, Consultant and lead author on the 2020 report Loneliness in Northern Ireland: A Call to Action

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Campaign to End Loneliness@EndLonelinessUK7 Feb 2024
For five years the UK has been at the forefront of acting to end loneliness. How can we collectively keep this global issue moving forward? Join us tomorrow for Loneliness: The #NextFiveYears #LonelinessActionContinues #LonelinessCampaigningContinues lght.ly/g5m7476
Infographic that says '1 day to go. Loneliness: The next five years'

ALT Infographic that says '1 day to go. Loneliness: The next five years'

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Kim Leadbeater MBE MP
@kimleadbeater11 Dec 2023
Proud to sponsor today’s ‘Loneliness Festive Fayre’ organised by @RedCrossPolicy team. Thank you to the many brilliant organisations doing incredible work to tackle #loneliness & social isolation & keep this important issue on the political agenda including. @JoCoxFoundation👏🏻❤️
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Linny Taylor ✨@linnytayls8 Nov 2023
"When they get their status, instead of it being a huge relief and a moment of joy and celebration, they're panicking. They simply don't have enough time to be able to move on," said Ellie Shepard, head of refugee support at the @BritishRedCross
Context News@ContextNewsroom8 Nov 2023
Approved refugees could end up on the streets due to a recent rule change, just as UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman plans to propose new laws to crack down on homelessness. She said many homeless people were foreigners who see it as "a lifestyle choice."context.news/money-power-peo…
An image of people believed to be asylum seekers stage a protest over the condition of their accommodation, outside of a hotel in London. The headline reads: "Refugees face winter on streets as UK clears asylum backlog", followed by these bullet points: Many asylum-approved refugees given a week to find homes Up to 53,000 refugees face homelessness by end of the year Government proposes to clamp down on rough sleepers

ALT An image of people believed to be asylum seekers stage a protest over the condition of their accommodation, outside of a hotel in London. The headline reads: "Refugees face winter on streets as UK clears asylum backlog", followed by these bullet points: Many asylum-approved refugees given a week to find homes Up to 53,000 refugees face homelessness by end of the year Government proposes to clamp down on rough sleepers

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Befriending Networks@befriendingnet1 Nov 2023
🎉 Befriending Week is here! 🎉 #BefriendingIs worldwide, and at Befriending Networks, we have members from across the UK and beyond We want to hear from you - where is your befriending project based? 🌎🌍🌏 #BefriendingWeek #BefriendingIs #Befriending
Graphic of purple, orange, green and navy bunting above green text reading 'Day 1'. In the middle of the image is an illustration of the UK with arrows and speech bubbles pointing to different parts of the country. Below reads 'Where in the world is your befriending project based?'. The Befriending Week and Befriending Networks logos are in the bottom corners.

ALT Graphic of purple, orange, green and navy bunting above green text reading 'Day 1'. In the middle of the image is an illustration of the UK with arrows and speech bubbles pointing to different parts of the country. Below reads 'Where in the world is your befriending project based?'. The Befriending Week and Befriending Networks logos are in the bottom corners.

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Red Cross Scotland@RedCrossScot15 Oct 2023
Heading over to SNP Conference this weekend? Come and visit our stand to find out more about the work our team does across Scotland to support people getting the help they need in a crisis #SNP23
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Olivia Field@oliviamayafield4 Oct 2023
Looking forward to this event at Labour Party Conference #Lab23 @RedCrossPolicy & our many partners are calling on the next government to tackle loneliness & build community. #TacklingLoneliness is good for our health, wellbeing, productivity & country’s resilience 👇
The Fabian Society
@thefabians4 Oct 2023
Replying to @thefabians
Alone Together: How would a Labour government tackle loneliness? | @BritishRedCross | 12.00-13.15 @kimleadbeater | @oliviamayafield | @jeaniekerr | @JMLowman | @andrew_harrop
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Bob Blackman
@BobBlackman3 Oct 2023
Day 2 of #CPC2023 & pleased to discuss how to assist those facing humanitarian crises abroad & natural disasters at home with the team at @BritishRedCross
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Martyn Day SNP
@MartynDaySNP3 Oct 2023
Delighted that @RedCrossPolicy, @endlonelinessUK, @age_uk, @MindCharity & others have come together with new recommendations for #tacklingloneliness. The next UK Government must continue work on this vital issue. #buildingcommunity
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Mike Adamson@MichaelAdamson52 Oct 2023
Great to be at #CPC23 with the fabulous @BritishRedCross policy & advocacy team talking about our UK work, exploring resilience, how to help the @nhs and address the failings in refugee/asylum policy. Thanks everyone! @SallyCopley @chrismarriott6 @RedCrossPolicy
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British Red Cross Policy@RedCrossPolicy28 Sep 2023
📢Report launch📢 A hundred organisations have come together to help develop a new Call to Action for the next government on #tacklingloneliness & #buildingcommunity Why? Connected communities are healthier, happier, more prosperous & resilient bit.ly/lonelinesscall2action
Call to Action: Tackling Loneliness & Building Community. Supported by: Age UK, Astra Foundation, British Red Cross, the Campaign to End Loneliness, Carers UK, the Cares Family, the Jo Cox Foundation, the Marmalade Trust, LGBT Foundation, Mind, Nesta, the Royal Voluntary Service, Sense & UK Youth

ALT Call to Action: Tackling Loneliness & Building Community. Supported by: Age UK, Astra Foundation, British Red Cross, the Campaign to End Loneliness, Carers UK, the Cares Family, the Jo Cox Foundation, the Marmalade Trust, LGBT Foundation, Mind, Nesta, the Royal Voluntary Service, Sense & UK Youth

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