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
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RLSS UK CEO Robert Gofton and President Mark Smith, have awarded British diplomat Stephen Ellison our ‘Certificate of Recognition’, after his heroic efforts saved a woman from drowning. Read more
With the summer fast approaching and beaches across the UK and Ireland requiring beach lifeguards SLSA Wales and RLSS UK offer support and guidance to ensure RNLI and other beach operators can recruit, train and supply beach lifeguards. Read more
We’re delighted to start 2021 by sharing some good news from our lifesaving community. 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
Information on Training During Lockdown 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
RLSS UK Guidance for Delivering Remote Training Read more
This form should be completed by learners wishing to apply for special considerations for training or qualification-related purposes Read more
2014 saw Lifesaving governing bodies and service providers from across the UK working in close partnership to develop the National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ). Further collaboration with the RNLI led to the agreement for this vocational award to be recognised as the minimum standard for all beach lifeguards and beach lifeguard service operators. The NVBLQ remains recognised as a pre-requisite for employment for RNLI beach lifeguards across the UK. Read more
On the 16, December 2020, RLSS Direct will close its doors and, the brand new, exciting RLSS UK Shop will open. We can’t wait for you to see the new look and feel. 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
We all need to find ways to stay positive and cope, especially during recent events. We want to help however we can. Through November we have put together a programme of activities that positively contributes to improving mental health. Read more
Guidance on what to consider and how to conduct a Remote Internal Quality Assurance check Read more
Water safety themed activities to entertain you and your family. Read more
We are thrilled to announce that following the success of the qualification funding through the CIMSPA ReTrain scheme (a £1.5m training initiative designed to retool the sport and physical activity workforce - funded by The National Lottery through Sport England); we are launching phase 2 of the RLSS UK funding. Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK is supporting #SaveOurSports, a campaign by the UK’s sport and physical activity sector, urging the Government to save grassroots sport, fitness, and leisure facilities from permanent closure due to COVID-19. Read more
Always on the front foot when it comes to supporting its members, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is today, delighted to introduce its new Strategic Partner Honey Legal. Read more
We are delighted to welcome Newport Live into our fold The Welsh leisure operator has committed to training their staff from the suite of RLSS UK qualifications including the professional lifeguard standard - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). Read more
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