As our Rookie Lifeguard campaign week draws to a close, the popular CBBC TV medical programme ‘Operation Ouch!’ are on the lookout for some heroes of their own. Read more
Rick Tazzini takes over from Di Steer as our interim Chief Executive on 1 January 2019 until our new permanent Chief Executive takes up the role. Rick joined RLSS UK in July 2018 as interim Finance Director to help support the organisation’s financial governance and commercial work. Read more
Trent ‘Maxi’ Maxwell landed in Dublin last weekend, as part of his 2019 visit to the UK. Read more
We are delighted to announce that the Department for Education will be encouraging primary schools across England to support the RLSS UK Drowning Prevention Week campaign. Read more
A new partnership between Swim England and RLSS UK will make it even easier for swimming teachers and lifeguards to access high-quality training. Read more
RLSS UK ‘partners in lifesaving’ Laerdal, recently invited Director of Commercial Operations Jo Talbot and Director of Business Services, Mike Dunn out to their headquarters in Stavanger, Norway, to see for themselves the advances in CPR technology. Read more
With Ramadan starting today, we take a look at the current guidance in place for leisure sector workers and those enjoying their swim sessions, right across the country. Read more
With so many benefits associated to being an RLSS UK member, it’s hard to see why you wouldn’t want to sign up today but if you are still unsure, maybe we can tempt you with a chance to win a brand new dryrobe! Read more
Today, the latest annual drowning statistics (2018) are released from the Water Incident Database (WAID)* and the National Water Safety Forum (owner of the database) is reporting ‘cautious optimism’ as the trend towards a reduction of deaths in water, continues. Read more
Saturday 25 May sees our Open Water Festival take place at a brand new venue for 2019 - Sywell Country Park in Ecton, Northamptonshire. Read more
GBR Lifesaving Steering Group are pleased to launch the criteria for athletes hoping to gain selection... Read more
Using the iconic image of a perry buoy life ring, as featured in our logo and also doubling as our mascot Perry Buoy - the ‘Keep ‘em peeled for Perry’ project encourages members of the public to be on the look-out for lifesaving equipment when they’re out and about. Read more
IQL UK, awarding body of the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK) – the Drowning Prevention Charity, is delighted to announce that CIMSPA (the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity) have formally endorsed their new National Pool Supervisor Qualification (NPSQ). Read more
To tie in with the launch of Marvel’s new ‘Avengers Endgame’ film we are calling all kids to take part in our competition to draw a water safety superhero! Read more
Next week, 17-18 April, London’s ExCel venue plays host to the World Humanitarian Forum. Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has launched a new award to help operators cater for the growing demand for open water swimming. Read more
Why not take part in IQL UK’s 2019 Lifeguard Triathlon this year and find out! It’s a fantastic opportunity to see how your lifeguards compare with others across the UK and Ireland. Combining theory, practical skills and speed, the competition tests the abilities of your lifeguards to the full. Read more
RLSS UK has secured a new long-term partnership agreement with Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust, which operates health and fitness facilities under the Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles brand. Read more
The GBR Lifesaving Steering Group are pleased to announce the appointment of the new Management Team, who will be looking after our representative Teams attending the 2019 European Lifesaving Championships and then Rescue 2020. Read more
RLSS UK are delighted to support WLI as they announce their administration of a national initiative. Read more
Swim England reach 150 years as the national governing body for swimming in England Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK is delighted to confirm Gary Lee, Richard Jagger and Rhianna Field and as England’s coaching team for the upcoming Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving. Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK is Delighted to confirm Jon Gwynn as Welsh Team Manager and Simon Parker as Assistant Team Manager for the upcoming Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving. Read more
A lack of lifesaving techniques, first aid knowledge and the confidence to use these skills is putting people’s lives at risk. Educating young people will help save lives. Read more
#BeaLifesaver is the new campaign from the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), aiming to re-position the role of a lifeguard as a lifesaver and seeks to attract a more diverse workforce to the role. Read more