We are a national charity and the leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding training across the UK and Ireland. 

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

RLSS UK Shop

RLSS UK Shop stock a range of water safety and drowning prevention products, equipment and resources, all carefully selected and vetted by industry experts for their safety and durability. Every time you purchase from RLSS UK Shop, 100% of the profit goes into helping us educate more people on how to enjoy water safely.

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Author: Kelly Key

Key information - Coronavirus (COVID–19) - Updates

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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National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

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!

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Over 400 people accidentally die from drowning

each year on average in the UK and Ireland

One in two people who accidentally drowned

never intended to enter the water

Males are four times as likely

To drown than females

  • Drowning Prevention Week 19 - 26 June 2021

    The campaign aims to reduce the number of drowning and non-fatal drowning incidences that occur in the UK every year, by showing people how to be safe and have fun near water. Read more

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  • National Pool Supervisor (NPSQ) Tutor, 28 June 2021

    The National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ) Tutor course will allow you to deliver NPSQ - a two-day course aimed at staff responsible for supervising lifeguards or managing essential health and safety in a swimming pool environment. NPSQ is also designed, for lifeguards wanting to progress their career. Read more

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    Location: Delivered virtually for RLSS UK , WR5 2JG

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  • Internal Quality Assurance, 7 July 2021

    The IQA course is to help ensure learners are treated fairly and consistently and, that Trainer Assessors are adhering to the guidelines. Read more

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    Location: Virtually on behalf of RLSS UK, WR5 2JG

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