More than 400 people accidently drown in the UK and Ireland EVERY YEAR and many more have non-fatal experiences, sometimes suffering life-changing injuries.
At the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), we work tirelessly to educate people to enjoy water safely, to keep their families and friends safe and to know what to do in an emergency. We offer valuable support and counselling services to friends and families that have been affected by drowning incidents.
Water safety information for holiday, at home, in residential pools, at the beach, in swimming pools and specific information to consider in the summer. Read more
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
Recreational activities account for over 48% of annual, accidental drowning fatalities. These pages provide specific activity guidance to enjoy water safely. Read more
Winter presents different challenges around the water. This section includes water safety for winter and during floods. Read more
The Water Safety is a tool to help everyone to make good decisions and enjoy water safely Read more
Most people won’t just stand by and do nothing while someone’s in trouble in the water. On a lifeguarded beach, in an emergency, you’d alert the lifeguards. But what do you do out of season or on holiday when there are no lifeguards and someone’s drowning? Read more