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
Since the start of August, the Marketing and Communications Team have been hard at work building a brand new website for the society. Read more
As the UK’s Drowning Prevention Charity, we welcome the release of RoSPA’s report ‘Managing Safety at Inland Waters ’.Read more
We’re delighted to read two stories this week, about how technology is enhancing water safety and being used to prevent drowning...Read more
Named after the patron saint of firefighters, Operation Florian aims to provide altruistic, humanitarian services to oversees emergency services who do not benefit from the support, reserves, training and experience of other countries.Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK today welcomed the announcement from the Department for Education, to introduce lifesaving skills into schools from 2020.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
The Drowning Prevention Charity announce a new Chair, two new Trustees and confirm their new Director of IQL UK.Read more
Could you share your journey and experiences to help other young people make career choices of their own?Read more
From 16 November to the 2 December, the lifesaving community descended on Adelaide, Australia, for the Lifesaving World Championships (LWC).Read more
Working at a summer camp in America is possibly the greatest job on Earth. You’ll spend 9 weeks working with children in unbelievable locations, spending your days on the lake and having the time of your life, all while earning spending money for your travels.Read more
RLSS UK’s Graham Wilson talks all things Don't Drink and Drown to ITV.Read more
Families who have lost loved ones to alcohol related drownings have pledged their support to a national campaign which warns people to act responsibly near water during their night out, after stats showed a staggering 41.5% rise in alcohol related drownings over the last year.Read more
Zara Williams has just become World Champion in the rescue medley.Read more
With only one week to go until 23 November, we are gearing up for our first ever Black Friday online event.Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is excited to announce that the UK’s leading supplier of open water dry-bag and tow-floats, Swim Secure, has become a new water safety partner.Read more
Since the start of August, the Marketing and Communications Team have been hard at work building a brand new website for the society.Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the UK’s leading water safety charity, has appointed Jo Talbot as Interim Director of its awarding body, IQL UK.Read more
Three incredible Hull Culture and Leisure (HCAL) lifeguards and staff at Albert Avenue Pools, whose quick-thinking and actions saved the life of an 81-year-old swimmer, are being presented with special awards at the Guildhall today (Tuesday 16 October).Read more
At the magnificent Worcester Cathedral, on Saturday 13th October, RLSS UK hosted the UK’s Honours ceremony, where many of RLSS UK’s thousands of volunteers were recognised for the outstanding contribution they make to help to keep people safe in, on and near water.Read more
Great Britain Lifesaving is pleased to announce the final Great Britain Open Team to compete at the 2018 Lifesaving World Championships in Adelaide, Australia.Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and Leisure Media have announced a partnership, as they aim to bridge employment gaps in the lifesaving sector.Read more
After our campaign to attract people from differing walks of life to lifeguarding garnered national media attention, we thought it was high-time we drew on our existing ranks of lifeguards out there, with their own unique stories to tell.Read more
Millions of frustrated Aquaphobics are being given the chance to take back control of their lives and overcome their fear of the water with the launch of a pioneering new course.Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK are delighted to announce squad of athletes who have been selected to form part of the new, RLSS UK Performance Programme.Read more
Emergency services and charity agencies from across West Mercia have met to discuss water safety, as part of a campaign being backed by the Police and Crime Commissioner.Read more