British Red Cross Policy

The latest policy news & reports from @BritishRedCross, advocating for people in crisis across the UK and overseas.

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[Scottish Government International @ScotGovInter]

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.

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

We know that people aren't affected by flooding equally, with different situations making recovery harder.

We are pleased to be a part of the Floods Resilience Taskforce, working with sector partners to ensure that people get they help they need in the event of extreme weather.

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

The Floods Resilience Taskforce brings together experts from across sectors to solve problems.

From physical preparedness to the financial side of flood recovery, find out what some members think the best parts of the taskforce are 👇

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

@neighbourlylab Action on these priorities is vital for both Ukrainians today, and to improve other refugee protection schemes - both current and future.

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

Today we publish our latest policy report on the lessons learned from the UK’s Ukraine response, produced in partnership with @neighbourlylab & Opora.

Read our new report and explore our findings and recommendations here👇

https://t.co/onoJwhFyQm

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

@neighbourlylab (2/2) And:

📑 Developing a national refugee integration strategy with sustainable funding for language & employment support.

💡Creating a four-nations ‘Displacement Response Framework’ based on lessons from Ukraine, Syria, and Afghanistan ready to activate in future crises.

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

This report is a call to action for policymakers and all involved in emergency planning and response. It urges us to listen to those most affected and to make sure support reaches people when and where it's needed most.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/bGk0epaE3E

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of severe weather events in the UK, the risks are growing. Our new report shows that the ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from flooding is not experienced equally by all communities. ⬇️

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

This research shines a light on the experiences of people in the UK facing socioeconomic disadvantage, who have lived through devastating flooding. It reveals a stark reality: those least able to cope with the impact of flooding are often the least able to access support. ⬇️

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

Our Director of refugee services, Alex Fraser, has written to @guardian to share his views on the three things that need to be accounted for to make the pilot Channel crossings deal with France a success.

You can read his letter in full here 👇
https://t.co/6OHAyURN8L

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

A statement from our director of refugee services, Alex Fraser, on today's UK-France Leaders Declaration 👇

[British Red Cross 🧡 @BritishRedCross]

Today’s announcement has the potential to help some people who are desperately trying to reach safety in the UK – but this shouldn't be at the expense of denying other people protection.

#Refugees

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

British Red Cross Chief Executive, Béatrice Butsana-Sita, responding to yesterday's National Emergency Alert test announcement - as set out in the UK Government Resilience Action Plan.

Read more here: https://t.co/YJfhOvEnr1

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

The real test? Turning this plan into action on the ground. Let’s make preparedness a shared priority (5/5).

https://t.co/S7PKMT6FGT

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

🧵The government’s new plan to boost national resilience is an important step to make the UK better prepared for emergencies. It recognises the vital role of the voluntary sector and the need for a “whole of society” approach (1/5)

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

We welcome the focus on inclusion. No one should be left behind in a crisis. That means clear, accessible, and actionable information and support for all (4/5)

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

A 🧵from our Head of Policy, @oliviamayafield, on today's 10 Year Plan.

Emphasis on the introduction of neighbourhood health hubs and the importance of ensuring community-based service provision focuses on addressing health inequalities.

https://t.co/SgBN6i2dh8

[Olivia Field @oliviamayafield]

Bringing care close to home & under one roof makes sense. But reading the 10 Year Plan today I’ll look for crucial details – will it:

Meet non-medical needs too?
Break down siloes across/beyond health?
Tackle health inequalities?
Be properly funded?

👇1/4

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

Our Op-Ed published today sheds light on the homelessness risks Ukrainians in the UK still face.

With the Spending Review approaching, the Government must invest in long-term integration support: ⬇️

https://t.co/CoPXagp3gM

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

Alex closes by highlighting the value of a compassionate and trauma-informed system which helps people to recover, rebuild and integrate their lives in the UK.

Our report, 'We want to be strong, but we don't have the chance', further addresses this: https://t.co/YTPDPqZqRS

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

This afternoon our UK Director for Refugee Support and Restoring Family Links, Alex Fraser, gave evidence to the @CommonsHomeAffs to inform its inquiry into asylum accommodation 🧵

[British Red Cross Policy @RedCrossPolicy]

He went on to note that people seeking asylum often find themselves left 'out of sight' in unsafe or isolated accommodation. This can adversely affect their wellbeing.

Improved safeguarding and clear accountability structures are key to addressing this, he says.