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Members and Volunteers helping the NHS

Not a day goes by that we don’t hear or read about, ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Words like ‘hero’, ‘superstar’ and ‘legend’, are increasingly used, to describe people who, in the span of their daily lives, regularly go above and beyond to help others, and give something back to the community they call home, without a second thought.

Many of RLSS UK’s qualified lifeguards, lifesavers, and first-aiders are no exception to this altruistic wave, touching the hearts, minds and lives of people, up and down the country.

Here, you can read some of their stories as we profile and celebrate our very own Everyday Heroes.

It isn’t too late if you still want to get involved, current opportunities, to support the vaccine roll out for England and Wales, can be found below. For Scotland, you will need to look at your local authority/NHS for opportunities.

Opportunities in England

Opportunities in Wales

Click the links below to read stories of how some of our members, qualification holders, and supporters have got involved as we profile and celebrate our very own Everyday Heroes.

Robert Gofton

Robert Gofton

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Published: 20th February, 2021

Author: Kelly Key

Telford &  Wrekin Council Lifeguards

Telford & Wrekin Council Lifeguards

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Published: 2nd February, 2021

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Kelly Key

Donna Bristoll

Donna Bristoll

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Published: 27th January, 2021

Author: Kelly Key

Ollie Hampson

Ollie Hampson

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Published: 27th January, 2021

Author: Kelly Key

Jeffrey Nield

Jeffrey Nield

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Published: 27th January, 2021

Updated: 29th January, 2021

Author: Kelly Key

Steve Bedford

Steve Bedford

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Published: 26th January, 2021

Updated: 29th January, 2021

Author: Kelly Key

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