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
With reports over the weekend of emergency services called to assist in two pet rescues, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) have urged the public to take extra care of themselves and their pets, when out and about in the wintery weather.Read more
The RLSS UK Youth Ambassador is an exciting new role which will see successful applicants form part of the Society’s first ever Youth Board.Read more
We read Michael Rosen’s letter in The Guardian this morning, with interest and were keen to share our viewpoint on his concerns:Read more
The Royal Life Saving Society UK is Delighted to confirm Ben Stevens as England manager for the upcoming Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving.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
As we daydream of warmer weather and sunny days, the RNLI are already on the look-out for this season’s lifeguard team. The RNLI is in search of new recruits to spend the summer working on some of the UK’s most popular beaches, with applications now open for 2019’s beach lifeguards.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