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RED CROSS APPROVED FIRST AID, HOME BASED CARE, HUMANITARIAN AID AND ASSISTANCE

02/12/2025

Did you know that there are different types of bleeding: (1) Capillary - usually slow, oozing bleed (2) Venous bleeding - darker colour, steady flow and more serious than a capillary bleed (3) Arterial bleed - bright red, spurts out with every heartbeat, is a very serious injury and requires urgent attention. To learn more about emergencies and what you can do to save a life, contact the Red Cross.

01/12/2025

Quite often people do not know how to tell the difference between a stroke and a heart attack. Applying FAST can help minimize the impact of a stroke. Remember: FAST! Does the FACE droop to one side, ARM weakness - struggles to lift the arm to shoulder height, SLURRED SPEECH - speech is slurred and unclear, TIME to call 112 and ask for an ambulance.

27/11/2025

Any person signing up to join the Red Cross as a member in the Nelson Mandela Metro will automatically qualify for free CPR and Stroke Management training (Usually R380 per person). Membership costs R100 for adults, R80 for those receiving a grant and R50 for children and youth under 30 years. Members join as a sign of support for humanitarian work and are not necessarily active!

26/11/2025

Psychological First Aid is the equally important emotional and mental first aid response to someone who has suffered a trauma, including women and children who are victims of violence. It involves actively listening and providing immediate support to meet the basic needs of the person involved.
SAY NO TO GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN ALL ITS UGLY FORMS AND SAY YES TO PEACE, TOLERANCE, RESPECT, UNDERSTANDING AND EQUALITY

25/11/2025

16 Days of Activism
* 15 women or children murdered every day
* 400 women are r***d daily with only 1 in 20 cases reported
* 40 women reportedly suffer grievous bodily harm as a result of physical assault per day (Reported)
* 48% of sexual and gender minorities have reportedly suffered abuse (LGBTQ)

SOUTH AFRICAN IS THE FIRST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD TO DECLARE GBV A NATIONAL DISASTER.

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION - REPORT ASSAULT OR R**E - DO NOT FEEL SORRY FOR THE PERPETRATOR BECAUSE HE DOES NOT FEEL SORRY FOR YOU!

24/11/2025

Did you know that sometimes, the unseen injury caused by accidents can be worse than the ones we see? It is critical that anybody involved in a car crash be seen by a medical professional to be checked for internal injuries - just as a precaution.

RIP Alroy - June 2009.

20/11/2025

It is the sizzling season for sun, sea, sand and .....snakes!
AVOID SNAKES, DO NOT TEASE OR PROVOKE THEM, MOST OFTEN THEY ARE READY TO SLITHER AWAY FROM YOU!
For snake removals, contact Mark Marshall on 0822619280.
Always seek medical attention. Keep wounds clean, cool and as far from the heart as possible until the casualty can be seen by a doctor.
FREE CALL!!!!! For Immediate Advice, Call 112 or 082 911 or 084 124

18/11/2025

On average 1480 people drown in South Africa annually. Being a coastal area, residents of the Nelson Mandela Metro are more vulnerable than others! Children often get into trouble, playing in water, dams and ponds. This also leads to fatalities. Did you know that some children can even get into difficulty and drown from falling into a bucket? Please, please, please share this page - we need people to sign up for CPR and Stroke Management training so we can save more lives!

14/11/2025

Please help us reach more people with helpful First Aid hints, click on our link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583202171695, follow our page, share our posts and give us a big red heart! Thanks for all your support - Remember, First Aid Saves Lives!

13/11/2025

Dehydration can prove fatal to anyone who is not drinking enough water, especially to the elderly, frail and ill. Always remember to ensure that they have access to clean drinking water at all times. And don't forget to put a bowl of fresh clean water down for your furry friends!

11/11/2025

Did you know that FIRST AID can be applied to save your pet? The Red Cross will be sharing first aid tips and hints for both humans and our furry family on this page over the coming weeks. Please give us a thumbs up and like our page!

10/11/2025

Heading to the beach during the holidays? Do you know how to help someone who is drowning? Do you know how to do CPR? Sign up for the Red Cross Basic Life Support and First Aid Training Course. WhatsApp us now!

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18 Bain Street
Central
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Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

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http://www.redcross.org.za/

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