Drowning Prevention Week 19 - 26 June 2021

The 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

RLSS UK Events

Winter Water Safety 2020

Click here to share our winter water safety messages, and help save lives. Read more

Drowning Prevention Week 19 - 26 June 2021

The 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

National Lifesaving Championships Final

RLSS UK National Championships and RLSS UK Speeds Championships will be run over one weekend in 2021, in Leeds. We will share more detail about the events in 2021. Read more

Honours, 6 November 2021

We look forward to welcoming both 2020 and 2021 Honours recipients to Worcester Cathedral on 6 November 2021 Read more

Latest

Jack's 200 Miles For March - #ReadyForAction

I'm fundraising to help support community lifesaving groups and clubs bounce back from COVID-19 and to improve my own personal fitness!
Robert Gofton
Secondary School Water Education Resources
Task and Finish Group Update

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!
17-24 years old and just qualified as a lifeguard? Then the BBC are looking to speak to you for their new series of BBC Bitesize.

Could you share your journey and experiences to help other young people make career choices of their own?
RLSS UK reaction to Government announcement on 10 May

Yesterday, the UK Government announced that from Wednesday 13 May, some sports will be able to restart. We await further clarity from the Government over the coming days, for now we offer our interpretation and response to this announcement.
Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea.
Contact Us

If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.
National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.
IQL UK Qualifications Explained

Our regulated qualifications are qualifications that are reviewed, recognised and monitored by Ofqual, Our non-regulated qualifications are certificated by RLSS UK
Black Friday Deals - Coming soon!

With only one week to go until 23 November, we are gearing up for our first ever Black Friday online event.
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).