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BritishRedCross

  1. That'll do it for another #friday1staid for more tips for enjoying the sun safely check out our latest blog bit.ly/KirfND about 2 hours ago via TweetDeck
  2. To treat dehyradtion: plenty of fluids, water is fine but oral hydration sachets can help to replace salts at the same time #frida1staid about 2 hours ago via TweetDeck
  3. Dehydration signs include: dry mouth/lips/eyes, headaches, dizziness or light-headedness, dark urine and muscle cramps #friday1staid about 2 hours ago via TweetDeck
  4. Sunburn? Get out of the sun! Cool burnt area with cold water & take frequent sips of water to avoid sunstroke #friday1staid about 3 hours ago via TweetDeck
  5. Today on #friday1staid we'll be keeping you safe in the sunshine. 2pm as always, prep the sun tan lotion about 3 hours ago via TweetDeck
  6. @MichelleCJay it's alright, we don't hold it against you! about 4 hours ago via Brandwatch in reply to MichelleCJay
  7. @parvaguinness Hi Paul, sorry you feel like that. We do welcome feedback, you can email details to supportercare@redcross.org.uk about 4 hours ago via Brandwatch in reply to parvaguinness
  8. @x00 some people prefer face-to-face fundraising, more info on why we use it at bit.ly/Lh7RTb about 4 hours ago via Brandwatch in reply to x00
  9. @xmirc Hi, there are some near you, yes. Visit redcross.org.uk/volunteer and select Hampshire from the search box on the right. about 5 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to xmirc
  10. @x00 sorry to hear that, can you email us feedback so we can look into it and evaluate? supportercare@redcross.org.uk thanks about 7 hours ago via Brandwatch in reply to x00
  11. @emmajanepetty FYI, if you want to take yourself off our call list earlier, email supportercare@redcross.org.uk with your details about 7 hours ago via Brandwatch in reply to emmajanepetty
  12. First aid safety tips for the scorching weather: bit.ly/KirfND about 24 hours ago via web
  13. @gregmcqueen me! Will DM contact details about 24 hours ago via web in reply to gregmcqueen
  14. MT @Federation: @SGRed_Cross introduces Rapid Rescue mobile app designed to locate first aid help: ow.ly/b7cLA via @FastCoCreate 7:52 AM May 24th via TweetDeck
  15. 1 in 5 children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has lost a parent to HIV. Donate by 30 May & your gift will be doubled bit.ly/kznmatchfunding 5:35 AM May 24th via web
  16. Blog: Expect 10,000 ailments in your lifetime (hypochondriacs beware) bit.ly/Jzvkko 3:28 AM May 24th via TweetDeck
  17. @judgerubyred sorry you didn't have a good experience. If you email supportercare@redcross.org.uk w the unanswered qns, we'll try our best 2:13 AM May 24th via Brandwatch in reply to judgerubyred
  18. @ShelaghFogarty Hi Shelagh, we do use face-to-face fundraisers. Could you email us some feedback? supportercare@redcross.org.uk Thanks 2:10 AM May 24th via Brandwatch in reply to ShelaghFogarty
  19. RT @Federation: Italian Red Cross continues to provide support to affected people after Sunday's deadly #earthquake: buzz.mw/-59N_Z 7:44 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck