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
In winter, children and pets are particularly at risk when tempted to play on the ice formed on open water, and adults can find themselves at risk in attempting to save them. Read more
We are the UK’s leading provider of water safety and drowning prevention education.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!
RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea.
As the UK’s leading provider of water safety and drowning prevention education, RLSS UK has produced an award that sets out a national standard for water safety.
each year on average in the UK and Ireland
never intended to enter the water
To drown than females
The National Speed Championships, the largest competition of its kind in the UK, sees lifesaving athletes aged 12 and upwards from across the UK and Ireland, competing for national titles. Read more
More details about the Open Water Festival will be coming in 2019. Read more
Following on from the success of this year’s event, the IQL UK Technical Conference will return to Hinckley Island on Friday 28 June 2019. Read more
From 16 November to the 2 December, the lifesaving community descended on Adelaide, Australia, for the Lifesaving World Championships (LWC). Read more
Working at a summer camp in America is possibly the greatest job on Earth. You’ll spend 9 weeks working with children in unbelievable locations, spending your days on the lake and having the time of your life, all while earning spending money for your travels. Read more
RLSS UK’s Graham Wilson talks all things Don't Drink and Drown to ITV. Read more
Families who have lost loved ones to alcohol related drownings have pledged their support to a national campaign which warns people to act responsibly near water during their night out, after stats showed a staggering 41.5% rise in alcohol related drownings over the last year. Read more