The One Team is pleased to confirm the following appointments.... 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
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 will be delivering a series of free webinars to provide further support. Read more
Following a UK Government Emergency COBRA meeting on 16 March, PM Boris Johnson announced that increased measures have been put in place to delay the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). 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
With the help of key partners, we have produced draft guidance that is being review by medical and legal experts. As soon as it is ready, we will publish it on our website and deliver webinars, as a further explanation and to offer a chance for questions. Read more
An urgent plea for people to proceed with caution when swimming at unsupervised open water sites has been released by The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) in direct response to the partial lift on lockdown restrictions Read more
Yesterday, the UK Government announced that from Wednesday 13 May, some sports will be able to restart. We await further clarity from the Government over the coming days, for now we offer our interpretation and response to this announcement. Read more
RLSS UK are committed to supporting our industry and our lifesaving and lifeguarding communities through COVID-19 (coronavirus). Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) would like to pay tribute to Water Babies Group CEO and Managing Director Steve Franks, who has sadly died after battling coronavirus. Read more
Guidance for performing CPR during COVID-19, from the Resuscitation Council UK. Read more
RLSS UK is delighted to share Ruth Lee Ltd.’s story of success, as our new water safety partner for 2020 has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. 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
Birmingham & Midland Marine Services’ training centre in Staffordshire specialises in providing occupational water-based training to Industry in three main areas; ‘Occupational Water Safety & Rescue’, ‘Powered Safety & Rescue boat’ and ‘Commercial Workboat’ training. These courses are accredited by the Maritime & CoastGuard Agency, Outreach Rescue, Royal Life Saving Society UK, Royal Yachting Association and the Canal & River Trust. Read more
RLSS UK are supporting lifesavers and communities through these uncertain times by offering multiple resources, training, qualification extensions and much more. Read more
RLSS UK today announced that it would furlough about 70% of its UK workforce under the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in response to the effects of Covid-19. Read more