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55 per cent of all drowning victims were running or walking and never intended on being in the water. Here are our basic tips to help you enjoy your activities safely around water. Read more
In sharing our expertise and knowledge with as many people as possible, we give everyone the potential to save lives and #enjoywatersafely. We deliver national #watersafety campaigns and our 50+ volunteer branches help us enhance communities so everyone can enjoy being in, on, or near water safely - because every life is worth saving. Our vision is nations without drowning. Read more
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A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world. RLSS UK TAs and Instructors are advised to follow current guidance issued by RLSS UK, the government and the NHS to manage the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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each year on average in the UK and Ireland
never intended to enter the water
To drown than females
Don’t Drink and Drown is a national campaign that warns drinkers to steer clear of walking by or entering water when under the influence of alcohol. Read more
Mentors play a key role in supporting new Probationary Trainer Assessors through running their first courses and assessments. If you are passionate about the IQL UK qualifications you deliver, enjoy supporting others and want to take your Trainer Assessor career to the next level, the mentor programme is the next natural step for you. Please note: This course will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams Read more
The IQA course is to help ensure learners are treated fairly and consistently and, that Trainer Assessors are adhering to the guidelines. Read more
It was a long wait to get back in the pool competing again, but 16th October 2021 marked the return of Lifesaving Sport with our Lifesaving Challenge 2021 in Leeds. Read more
Findings follow research by virologists at Imperial College London, led by Professor Wendy Barclay Read more
This Black Friday, we have decided to run things slightly differently. If you purchase any product from the RLSS UK Shop between Friday 26 November and Monday 29 November 2021, you will be entered into a prize draw to win some great prizes from our Water Safety Partners. Read more
The World Championships for National Teams Open and Youth will be held from September 28 to October 2 2022 in Riccione, Italy Read more