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RLSS UK Launches New Rescue Award for Open Water Venues
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Celebrating a decade of DPW

We’d love to celebrate and showcase your support from the last 10 years…

Water Safety Lessons

Teach your students lifesaving skills about water safety with our lessons for schools.
Lifesaver Lifechanger

Our free online toolkit, designed to teach families skills to enjoy the water, safely.
Water Safety on Holiday

More than 85 British Nationals drowned abroad in 2021. Whether holidaying abroad or at home, be sure to follow our advice to help ensure your family stays safe whilst having fun in, on or around water.
Water Safety at Home

In the last 5 years, 50% of children aged 7 and under who accidentally drowned did so at home.
Water Safety in Residential Swimming Pools

In your own pool, it’s important to ensure that children aren’t left unsupervised to ensure they stay safe in, on and around the water.
Water Safety at the Beach

In the last 5 years, 25% of accidental drownings in the UK occurred at the beach, shore or coast
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 Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

The Royal Life Saving Society UK's (RLSS UK) 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
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.
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 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.
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.
Winter Water Safety

Children are at risk when playing on ice and adults are 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.

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