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Around 85% of accidental drownings occur at open water sites. Many of these drownings occur due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of open water safety. Read more
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). 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
Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) We have trained over 90,000 Lifeguards. Click here to find out more and book onto a course!
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).
The largest network of fully qualified (NPLQ, NVBLQ or OWL) lifeguards for temporary business or private hire in the UK.
each year on average in the UK and Ireland
never intended to enter the water
To drown than females
The RLSS UK Safeguarding Training Course is designed to educate individuals involved in RLSS UK activity and affiliated club activity about RLSS UK Safeguarding Procedures. Read more
The National Pool Management Qualification (NPMQ) is a four-day management qualification aimed at any level of manager in the leisure industry. This is a remotely delivered course. 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
We have really enjoyed hearing that people are loving being back in swimming pools and enjoying water safely, but changes have had to be made, and challenges overcome. We spoke to Wells Lifesaving Club about their experience post-COVID to get an insight into what challenges they have encountered, how they overcame them and members thoughts on being back. Read more
About to start filming for the tenth series of CBBC’s multi-BAFTA award-winning programme ‘Operation Ouch!’, the Operation Ouch Awards are back and Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx want to know your real life stories. Read more
The GBR Lifesaving “One Team” is selected from the membership of Royal Life Saving Society UK, Surf Lifesaving Great Britain and Surf Life Saving Association of Wales to attend both European and World championships. Read more