On Thursday 17 September 2020, full information on how to vote online (including candidate details) will be emailed to all members, check you email for the latest information. Read more
With the hot weather set to continue this week and the losses of life to the water hitting the headlines - the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) asks what price people are willing to pay to cool off? Read more
We are very aware of the challenges that coronavirus (COVID-19) is still causing, and RLSS UK remains committed to supporting all of our members, qualification holders, and customers throughout this period. Read more
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With swimming pools across the UK now open after lockdown, the £2,902 resulting from the generosity of the Radio 4 listeners, can be put straight to work, as the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) continues to work towards nations without drowning. Read more
This form should be completed by learners wishing to apply for special considerations for training or qualification-related purposes Read more
We have partnered with CIMSPA to access grant funding, for essential training. The aim is to support requirements for around 11,000 new and existing employees to be qualified; enabling more swimming pools to open and operate. Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK is delighted to be supporting this year’s Pride of Britain Awards, sponsored by the Daily Mirror, and they’re already on the look-out for everyday heroes. Read more
An update on our brand new system, tahdah and the functionality that is benefiting you! Read more
Videos and photos of how to give CPR and First Aid during COVID-19 Read more
A shared vision of keeping people safe around water and improving water safety has seen Loan A Lifeguard become a Water Safety Partner of the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK). Read more
Inaugural Commonwealth report identifies drowning as a serious health issue and highlights proactive prevention measures Read more
Produced by the Pride of Britain Awards, the Pride of Scotland Awards is an equally prestigious event putting Scotland’s unsung heroes centre stage, in a landmark national event at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, for the first time. Read more
Multi-BAFTA award-winning CBBC programme, Operation Ouch! are on the lookout for medical heroes for The Ouch! Awards and would like your help to track them down. Read more
To support Approved Training Centres/Providers and candidates some adaptions have been made to assessment rules during the period of COVID-19. Read more
June proved to be another busy month for the RLSS UK team, with the focus of our support very much directed towards preparing for the re-opening of venues, attractions and sites. Read more
Launch of partnership with Child Bereavement UK as fears grow for drowning increase in the UK Read more
RLSS UK member Luisa Petta, has been using the skills she learnt as a lifeguard in the fight against COVID-19. Read more
Earlier this year, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) Board of Trustees defined their purpose as ‘to enhance communities, so that everyone can enjoy being in, on or near water, safely – because every life is worth saving’. Read more
Throughout June and July, we delivered a series of free webinars to provide further support. Read more
During May, we have been working hard and collaborating with numerous experts and other industry specialists to continue to support our qualification holders, Members, Trainers, and the Leisure industry, through the impact of COVID-19 and also to help prepare for the reopening of venues, attractions and sites. Read more
We are delighted to be offering free, online, ongoing training for all National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) holders. This online training can be completed in the safety of your own home and will be recorded as evidence to be used when renewing your NVBLQ. Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is excited to announce that a world-leading provider of life-like manikins and training aids, Ruth Lee Ltd has become a new RLSS UK water safety partner. Read more
Since lockdown and more specifically, the temporary shutdown of the leisure industry, we, like so many other organisations, have been in a period of protection so that we can ride this wave of uncertainty. 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