Throwback to #Speeds2024 ! 🎬💦🤪

This video is bringing back all the fun memories of our weekend at Sandwell & we're so excited to see you all competing again soon, whether that's at Nationals in November, Speeds in March '25 or COMMONWEALTHS in July '25! 🙌🥇

#LifesavingSport

RLSS UK is delighted that His Majesty, King Charles III has accepted the Patronage of RLSS Commonwealth.

This is wonderful news and confirms that every reigning monarch since 1904 has been the Patron of the Society.

📣Calling all cinema lovers📣

Disney’s ‘Young Woman and The Sea’ is the true story of Trudy Ederle – the first woman to swim the English Channel.

Disney is offering a FREE screening for RLSS UK affiliated females.

Find out more and book your place 👉 rlss.org.uk/disneys-upcomi…

RLSS UK is teaming up with the Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity to improve child safety.

Figures from 2022 showed a 46% increase in the number of children accidentally drowning in the UK, compared to the 5-year average.

#ChildSafety #WaterSafety #RLSSUK #CAPT

Joining forces with #WaterSafetyWales at Welsh Parliament today for 'A Wales without drowning: Our joint vision'.

With 48 lives lost to water-related incidents in 2022 alone, it's crucial to raise awareness and prevent tragedies.

John Griffiths MS chris cousens Welsh Government Climate Change

In 2023 over 48,000 Rookie Lifeguard awards were presented so more youngsters can #EnjoyWaterSafely 🏊‍♂️

Our 250+ Lifesaving Clubs foster vital skills and friendships while shaping future leaders. 🤝

🔍 Read the full Impact Report on our website.

#WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

Together, we educated 1.85m children in Water Safety during #DrowningPreventionWeek 2023. Can you help us to reach even more families this year? 🙏

Our amazing suite of free resources (including some brand-new items) are available to download NOW! 😁

rlss.org.uk/dpw

We are pleased to announce that the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s (RLSS UK) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) has been approved for UCAS Tariff points starting May 2024! 🎓💼
To find out more visit rlss.org.uk/new-ucas-point…

#NPLQ #UCAS #Lifeguarding #UCAS Points

Was great to join other water safety organisations to be part of this event. ❤️🛟

This week, we were joined by Vanessa and Stephanie to film an incredibly poignant piece that will launch during Drowning Prevention Week.

Thank you to these brave and inspirational women, who both tragically lost their children on 31 May last year, for sharing their stories ❤️

The national message is to call 999.

This is because there are some areas of the UK where you need to ask for the police or HM Coastguard on inland waterways.

More information about this can be found here:
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#BeWaterAware National Fire Chiefs Council

At RLSS UK, our impact spans far and wide across the UK and Ireland.

Thank you to all of our members, volunteers, supporters and partners. Together, we're creating safer communities where everyone has the potential to #EnjoyWaterSafely

#RLSSUK #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

2 months 'til #DrowningPreventionWeek 2024! 🙌

2023 marked our milestone tenth year of #DPW so as we enter our second decade, we want to celebrate your support from years gone by…

Please send your photos & videos to [email protected] for inclusion!

rlss.org.uk/Blog/celebrati…

A Big Thank You to The Wetsuit Factory! 👏
Their initiative to integrate QR codes linking to our safety resources is commendable. 🙏
Their dedication aligns perfectly with our mission to foster a culture of safety around water, ensuring that everyone can #EnjoyWaterSafely . 🏄

Drumroll, please! 🥁 Meet Chris Lewis, recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's longest-serving lifeguard!
Joined by his wife Elaine, a lifeguard legend herself with 5️⃣0️⃣ years of service! 🙌
Huge shoutout to these superheroes for their incredible dedication! 🌟
Good Morning Britain #Lifeguard #RLSSUK

The clocks went forward last night giving us lighter evenings to #EnjoyWaterSafely 🙌 so this is your springtime reminder to refresh your water safety knowledge! ⏰

Prepare your family for the good times ahead at: 💦 rlss.org.uk/Pages/Category…

#BritishSummerTime #WaterSafetyCode

The last session of The Open Water Safety Series is coming up! Delivered by RLSS UK and RNLI in conjunction with Swim Ireland.

📆 Wednesday 10 April
🎟️ Just €5 for the session or €12.50 for CPD points
✍️ Sign up swimireland.justgo.com/Account.mvc/Lo…

#WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

We have an exciting new opportunity for a talented Strategic Partnership Manager to join our brilliant charity team at RLSS UK 🤝🛟

Find out more about the role on our website: rlss.org.uk/strategic-part…

#CharityJobs #JobOpening #NowHiring #JobOpportunity

At RLSS UK, we're thrilled to see initiatives like this from Canal & River Trust!

Water safety education for young children is essential and we fully support efforts to raise awareness and prevent accidents around water.

#TwoStepsBack #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention

Planning is ramping up for Drowning Prevention Week 2024 & as we enter our second decade of DPW, we'd love to showcase your support from the last 10 yrs! 🌟

If you have any photos/videos that you'd be happy for us to share, please email [email protected] ✉️ THANK YOU! 👍