Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK

Save the date! We are excited to announce that Drowning Prevention Week will be returning from 13-20 June 2026. To find out more about Drowning Prevention Week, how to get involved and why it is so important, visit rlss.org.uk//Event/drownin…

Tune in to BBC Crimewatch next Tuesday, 17 March, from 10:45am to see RLSS UK’s Jo Thompson give a live interview about our Don’t Drink and Drown campaign and how to use a throw bag to rescue someone in trouble. Watch on BBC One or iPlayer: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Happy International Women’s Day from RLSS UK! 🌍🚺 Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible women who make our community stronger, safer, and more inspiring every day. Want to play a bigger part of our water safety community? Learn more at: rlss.org.uk

That’s the end of National Careers Week with RLSS UK! 🌟 Whether you stay in the aquatics industry or move onto other career pathways, thousands of people find their start as a lifeguard. Learn about qualifications that can help you start your career at rlss.org.uk/qualifications

Lifeguard training helped Harry Sabberton find his purpose, now he’s started an exciting career with West Midlands Ambulance Service. 🚑✨ Want more inspiring stories from people who started as lifeguards? 👉 rlss.org.uk/istartedasalif… #NCW2026

Being a lifeguard is more than a job, it’s a skill‑building, confidence‑boosting, life‑saving experience. 🌊✨ Learn about qualifications that can help you start your career at rlss.org.uk/qualifications. #IStartedAsAlifeguard #NCW2026 #RLSSUK

Being a lifeguard does SO much more than keep people safe, it builds the kind of skills that open doors everywhere! 🌊✨ Your lifeguard journey is only the beginning. Start yours 👉 rlss.org.uk/train-to-be-a-…

🌊 Cold Water Shock can hit fast and it’s more common than you think. Over 60% of drownings happen when people end up in the water by accident, often just metres from safety. Learn more about cold water shock: rlss.org.uk/cold-water-sho…

Watch our new lifesaving sport video! 📽️ Watch the video on YouTube: youtu.be/JJZd-vzZPPQ?si… 🏊 Learn more about lifesaving sport on our website: rlss.org.uk/lifesaving-spo… Join us at #Speeds2026! Entries and spectators very welcome: rlss.org.uk/Event/national…

GLL has become RLSS UK’s first Water Safety Education Partner! GLL will embed vital water safety messages and life-saving skills into every swim lesson within its Better Swim School Programme. Read the full story here: rlss.org.uk/News/water-saf…

Are you staying safe on your runs and walks this winter? 🏃‍♂️❄️ 35% of UK drownings in the last five years happened while people were running or walking near water, often because they didn’t realise the risks. Learn how to stay safe here: rlss.org.uk/water-safety-f…

The MET Office has issued yellow rain warnings across parts of Scotland for today and tomorrow. Remember: floodwater can be far more dangerous than it appears. 🌊 For guidance, check out our tips on staying safe before, during, and after flooding: rlss.org.uk/water-safety-i…

Stay safe this winter with RLSS UK and Met Office. Be #WeatherReady. Stay safe on the go - the @metoffice #WeatherReady advice pages can help guide your preparations this winter. Learn more at: bit.ly/3dogLyT

Congratulations to RLSS UK Honorary Members Janet Dell of Broadstairs, Kent, and to Chris Deering, of Gillingham, Kent, for their recent MBE awards in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours! Read more here: rlss.org.uk/news/2026-new-…

SwimNation’s first issue put a spotlight on the impact RLSS UK is making across the water safety sector. That same momentum is now building as we get ready for the upcoming RLSS UK Technical Conference on 12 February. Find the full programme here: rlss.org.uk/rlss-uk-confer…

Our Net Zero Training Academy is now a Royal Life Saving Society UK (@RLSSUK) Approved Training Centre for First Aid. We’re delivering accredited first aid training so green skills and safety go hand in hand. 🔗 news.eonenergy.com/news/e-on-uk-t…

@eonenergyuk We are excited to partner with E.ON and look forward to collaborating!

Today is the start of the BIG 30th anniversary edition of SPATEX 2026 at Coventry Building Society Arena. Browse the exhibition stands, attend the seminars and workshops, and have a chat with us. To find out more or to book your free ticket, visit rlss.org.uk/news/spatex.

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for ice, heavy rain, and snow across different regions over the coming days. Enjoy these frozen winter views from a distance! ❄️ Visit our website for Winter Water Safety advice: rlss.org.uk/water-safety-n…

Return to school or college after half term as a fully qualified lifeguard! 🛟 Find your nearest course with the RLSS UK Course Finder: rlss.org.uk/find-a-course