Media Enquiries

For all media enquiries (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) please contact: Claire Huggins, Senior Communications Executive on:

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0300 323 0096 Option 1

For out of hours please contact Vicki Hartley-Kite – Director of Communications and Public Affairs on:

Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07557 300993

For general communication enquiries:

Please call 0300 323 0096 Option 1 to speak to a member of the Communications Team or email [email protected]

Latest

National Trainer Assessor Course, 9 and 10 December 2020

If you are passionate about RLSS UK qualifications, have completed your Mentor course, and want to train the next generation of RLSS UK Trainer Assessors, the NTA programme is the next natural step for you.
RLSS UK’S BBC Radio 4 Appeal: Impact Report

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.
Speeds 2021

We are currently reviewing this event for 2021.
Voting is now open!

On Thursday 17 September 2020, full information on how to vote online (including candidate details) will be emailed to all members, check you email for the latest information.

Contact Us

If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.
Service Status - Internet and Phone Lines

Status updates on all RLSS UK Services.
Out of Hours

Looking to get in contact with the society but it's outside our normal working hours?
Compliance with RLSS UK

For all your latest updates and FAQs click here. You can also contact our compliance team using the contact form.
Report a Rescue

Have you been rescued by an RLSS UK Lifeguard or do you have an interesting story from your area?

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) We have trained over 90,000 Lifeguards. Click here to find out more!
17-24 years old and just qualified as a lifeguard? Then the BBC are looking to speak to you for their new series of BBC Bitesize.

Could you share your journey and experiences to help other young people make career choices of their own?
RLSS UK reaction to Government announcement on 10 May

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.
Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea.
Contact Us

If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.
National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.
IQL UK Qualifications Explained

Our regulated qualifications are qualifications that are reviewed, recognised and monitored by Ofqual, Our non-regulated qualifications are certificated by RLSS UK
Black Friday Deals - Coming soon!

With only one week to go until 23 November, we are gearing up for our first ever Black Friday online event.
Key information - Coronavirus (COVID–19) - Updates

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).