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Don't Drink and Drown

About Don't Drink and Drown

About Don't Drink and Drown

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

Published: 21st October, 2018

Updated: 4th December, 2020

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Support Don't Drink and Drown

Support Don't Drink and Drown

Get involved with our Don’t Drink and Drown campaign! Read more

Published: 15th August, 2018

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: James Soley

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Ross Irwin

Ross Irwin

Christmas is meant to be a special time to share with loved ones, but for the family of Ross Irwin, it will be a tragic reminder of their loss. Read more

Published: 14th August, 2018

Updated: 22nd August, 2018

Author: James Soley

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Jackies Story

Jackies Story

Megan Roberts lost her life after she fell in the River Ouse in York when walking home after a night out in January 2014. Read more

Published: 13th August, 2018

Updated: 14th September, 2018

Author: James Soley

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Falmouth - Don't Drink and Drown

Falmouth - Don't Drink and Drown

To raise public awareness of the dangers of being under the influence of alcohol when near water and to train staff to recognise the signs, encourage safer behaviour around the quay side and learn what to do in an emergency if someone enters the water. Read more

Published: 12th August, 2018

Updated: 7th November, 2018

Author: James Soley

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Brighton and Hove - Don't Drink and Drown

Brighton and Hove - Don't Drink and Drown

A number of organisations supported RLSS UK’s Don’t Drink and Drown campaign in a bid to bring all partners together to deliver a joint message and keep festive drinkers safe during December 2016. Read more

Published: 12th August, 2018

Updated: 6th November, 2018

Author: Teri Youl

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York – Don’t Drink and Drown

York – Don’t Drink and Drown

University of York, York St John’s University, York Rescue Boat, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service all got involved in the Don't Drink and Drown campaign. Read more

Published: 12th August, 2018

Updated: 21st August, 2018

Author: Teri Youl

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The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales (1046060) and in Scotland (SC037912). Company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (3033781). Registered office: RLSS UK, Red Hill House, 227 London Road, Worcester, WR5 2JG Images and copyright © RLSS UK.