The Royal Life Saving Society UK’s (RLSS UK) 2022 Drowning Prevention Week was a huge success thanks to all of our supporters and members. Read more
We are delighted to announce that we are holding a 2nd RLSS UK Open Water Festival at a stunning new and popular venue, Manvers Lake. Read more
More people die from drowning in the UK and Ireland than from domestic fires or cycling accidents. Read more
Every year people drown both at home and on holiday because they don’t take simple precautions, so reaching people with water safety messages is vital. Read more
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Hannah Calverley, RLSS UK member and Lifeguard, has been involved in lifesaving since she was 11 years old from competing in lifesaving sport, being a volunteer, to being a drowning prevention advocate. Read more
Professor Greg Whyte, world-renowned Sports Scientist, physical activity expert and former Olympian, returned to the water on Monday 1st August to complete his 125 mile world record swim of the Upper Thames. Read more
We want to help families enjoy water safely and with our summer water safety information. We truly believe that people can then be equipped with the right knowledge, and as a result we won’t need to see the fatalities we currently do from accidental drownings. Read more
RLSS UK partnership with CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity). Read more
Lee Heard, Charity Director on Drowning Prevention Week 2022 "As we reach the end of Royal Life Saving Society UK’s 9th annual Drowning Prevention We,ek campaign, I wanted to say a huge thank you to all our members, staff, supporters, and strategic partners who have played a role in sharing our vital water safety messaging this year. Read more
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