My RLSS UK

Welcome to My RLSS UK, an online area dedicated to providing our qualification holders, members, stakeholders, and supporters with easy access to the latest industry safety guidance, policies, resources, and opportunities. As well as providing specialist information, the area signposts you to relevant services and features within your RLSS UK Account (powered by tahdah).

Every individual, organisation, club, branch, and group in our community is invaluable to us, and we endeavour to provide solutions and added value wherever possible in the hope that you will become a lifelong ambassador of the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK). Together we can work towards the Charity's mission to be the leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding in the UK and Ireland. By sharing our combined expertise and knowledge, with as many people as possible, we can provide everyone with the potential to save lives and enjoy water safely.

We hope you find the area useful, if you require further support please call 0300 323 0096 or email [email protected].

Plans and Performance

The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the UK’s leading provider of water safety and drowning prevention education.

We have a huge challenge facing us to help save lives and reduce the number of incidents and fatal drownings in the UK and Ireland. Here is how we are making a difference. Staff, volunteers and supporters all working together to save lives.

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Make a Splash with Thanet Open Water Community!

We caught up Thanet Open Water Community to discuss the 1891 Challenge, open water swimming benefits, fundraising and motivation tips…
RLSS UK Christmas Appeal 2023

Dedicate a light on the RLSS UK virtual Christmas tree to celebrate or remember a loved one this Christmas and help support our work.
Leisure Operator takes RLSS UK’s winter water safety advice on tour

Swimming teachers from leisure operator Better are using the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)’s winter water safety resources as part of their roadshow tour around England.
Procurement Executive

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

The Royal Life Saving Society UK 's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The UK’s most popular Pool Lifeguard Training and Certification with courses across the UK and Ireland.
Your RLSS UK Account (powered by tahdah)

Find out how to log in to your RLSS UK Account (powered by tahdah), view our how-to guides, and all the latest FAQs.
Find a Course (RLSS UK Course Finder)

Looking to find a course? This page will direct you to where you need to go.
RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards
Cold Water Shock – the Facts

The term ‘cold water shock’ refers to a range of natural reactions that our bodies take to protect us when we enter cold water (although these reactions can sometimes work against us).
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.
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.
Winter Water Safety

Children are at risk when tempted to play on the ice and adults can find themselves at risk attempting to save them.
Contact Us

If you are looking to make an enquiry to the society, our customer service team will be able to help.
The stages of the Rookie Lifeguard programme

Rookie Lifeguards can receive a certificate, badge and sticker to mark their progress in their own progress book.