Established more than 130 years ago, RLSS UK is recognised worldwide as an expert in lifeguarding and water safety.
Every year we certify more than 60,000 regulated qualifications and non-regulated vocational training awards, and more lifeguards qualify with us than with any other awarding body! Why? Because we're at the cutting edge of water safety, lifesaving, lifeguarding, and life support skills. We rigorously review our qualifications, and we sit on many industry panels to evolve and develop national safety standards. We are also at the forefront of supporting companies to manufacture and distribute innovative and compliant lifesaving equipment, and the RLSS UK Shop offers official uniform and training, First Aid, and safety equipment for the leisure industry.We work with an impressive list of national leisure providers and partners - ranging from hotels, spas, and competition pools to leisure centres and aqua parks. We develop bespoke training services for many sectors - including the cruise and holiday industries and are experts at delivering clear and practical consultancy support to any business or individual with liabilities to visitors and staff around water, including events, construction, and outdoor recreation.
Our trusted brand gives peace of mind to businesses and the millions of customers who access the facilities we support.To find out how we can help your business, contact us at [email protected].
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Schools, colleges, universities, and outdoor education providers have a responsibility to ensure pupils, staff and visitors remain safe near water when using their facilities. Read more
If you are responsible for leading a group in, on or around water for an activity or transport, you are required to make sure that the area is safe. Read more
Local authorities play a vital role in protecting, maintaining, and improving local outdoor spaces and creating new areas of open space to improve access for everyone, including responsibility and liability for water safety management. Read more
We work with an impressive list of national leisure providers to help improve water safety and health and safety standards across the UK and Ireland. Read more
Real Estate Management companies have a responsibility for the maintenance and management of communal areas and legal compliance you may be liable Read more
The National Water Safety Management Programme (NWSMP) is an occupational management training solution suitable for employers requiring their workforce to operate safely in or near water. Read more
Check out our selections of high-quality official lifeguard clothing, Including lifeguard shorts, T-shirts, jackets, caps and sweatshirts. Read more
More and more people are being drawn to open water for both work and recreational reasons. Read more