The water rescue equipment training (WRET) targeted those who are located near places where there is a potential drowning risk. The training formed part of the RLSS UK’s national campaign – Don’t Drink and Drown. Read more
As part of RLSS UK’s Don’t Drink and Drown campaign water rescue equipment training (WRET) was delivered at Tattershall Lakes on behalf of UK Water Parks. Read more
Charlie Pope, 19, drowned in Manchester in 2018 after going missing during a night out with friends. Read more
Serving Firefighter and Crew Manager Dave Irwin tragically lost his son, Ross, in December 2016 aged just 22 years old after he had been on a Christmas night out with friends. Read more
Blackpool Beach Patrol Service increase awareness and educate the local community about drowning prevention and water safety education. Read more
James has been a lifeguard for 3 years and spoke to us about the importance of his job. Read more
Heather crowned winner of Good Morning Britain’s 1 Million Minutes Young Loneliness Hero Award. Read more
RLSS UK has seen its name published in a new book written by award-winning author S.J.Bennett. Read more
Izzy would highly recommend the lifesaving training and awards to others: “You get to have loads of fun in the water, whilst learning essential lifesaving skills”. Read more
It was a long wait to get back in the pool competing again, but 16th October 2021 marked the return of Lifesaving Sport with our Lifesaving Sport Challenge 2021 in Leeds. Read more
Findings follow research by virologists at Imperial College London, led by Professor Wendy Barclay Read more
This Black Friday, we have decided to run things slightly differently. If you purchase any product from the RLSS UK Shop between Friday 26 November and Monday 29 November 2021, you will be entered into a prize draw to win some great prizes from our Water Safety Partners. Read more
The World Championships for National Teams Open and Youth will be held from September 28 to October 2 2022 in Riccione, Italy Read more
FORMER Olympic and Commonwealth Games medallist Sharron Davies, MBE, made a splash as part of the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s Open Water Swimming Festival Read more
We are thrilled to launch a new training course and award aimed at swim school owners or those working within a swim school with responsibilities for health and safety. Read more
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). Read more
Drowning Prevention Week - dryrobe prize winners! Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK are delighted to be supporting this year’s Pride of Britain Awards, sponsored by the Daily Mirror, and they’re on the look-out for the nation’s unsung heroes. Read more
RLSS UK have worked with experts to create guidance to support Operators, Trainers, Clubs and Training Centres when the government guidance allows venues to open and training to take place. Read more
This form should be completed by learners wishing to apply for special considerations for training or qualification-related purposes. Read more
In March 2021, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), became an approved Kickstart employer. Since then, five staff have been successfully recruited to the organisation, supporting the existing team and providing valuable work experience. Read more
A rise in drowning figures has prompted the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to encourage parents to teach their children how to stay safe and enjoy water safely this summer, as part of its national Drowning Prevention Week campaign, 19-26 June 2021. Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) are delighted to announce that they have been selected as a partner provider, for the Active Apprentice Sector Skills Academies for Sport project, launched this week, in collaboration with Vision West Nottinghamshire College. Read more
Her Majesty The Queen, Patron, has shared memories of achieving her own lifesaving qualification as a young girl during a video call with the Royal Life Saving Society. Read more