Plan on heading out near the water during the hot weather this weekend? 🚫 Don’t jump in to help someone in trouble - throw something that floats 🛟 Follow the Water Safety Code: Stop. Think. Stay together. Call 999. Float to live. 👉 www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code

A huge thank you to schools, swim clubs, and children’s groups across the UK who supported Drowning Prevention Week. Together, we reached an estimated 2.8 million children with water safety education during DPW this year!👏 Explore our latest resources: www.rlss.org.uk/speak-up-be-a-mate

Red and amber weather warnings are in place across the south of England and Wales today and tomorrow. Heading to the coast? 🌊 Check tides 👥 Stay close, supervise children closely 🏖️ Check lifeguard cover & beach flags Learn more: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-at-the-beach

A huge thank you to leisure operators, staff, and lifeguards across the UK who supported Drowning Prevention Week. Your dedication on poolside and beyond helps deliver vital water safety messages every day. 💙 Continue sharing our resources: www.rlss.org.uk/speak-up-be-a-mate

Football’s coming home… make sure you do too.⚽️ Stay safe this World Cup: • Choose routes away from water. • Stick together and #BeAMate – don’t let mates walk home alone. • Don’t mix alcohol and water – even strong swimmers are at risk. Learn more: www.rlss.org.uk/don't-drink-and-drown-world-cup

With amber and red heat warnings in place across the south of England and Wales, it's vital your family knows how to stay safe around water. ☀️ Help children understand how to stay safe with our free resources, including bookmarks and posters: www.rlss.org.uk/summer-water-safety

Looking for a summer job that actually means something and can fit in with your summer plans? Why not become a lifeguard? You’ll learn real lifesaving skills, build confidence, and develop teamwork and communication skills. Find out more: 👉 www.rlss.org.uk/become-a-lifeguard

As part of #DrowningPreventionWeek, we supported @theroyalparks delivering their first Water Wise session. Students learned how to stay safe around water, and protect waterways and wildlife. View the Water Safety Code: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code #DrowningPreventionWeek #DPW2026

Never enter the water to rescue someone; you could quickly get into difficulty, too. Instead, remember: Phone. Float. Throw. 📞 Call 999 🌊 Encourage them to float on their back 🛟 Throw something that floats Learn more: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code #DPW2026 #Bystanderwatersafety

We welcome the PM’s commitment to do “whatever we can” to prevent drownings - made during #DPW2026 following cross-party calls for action, Child Drowning Report launch, and Parliament campaign. Now we need urgent action. www.rlss.org.uk/News/prime-ministers-commitment

Looking for a weekend activity for your family? Download and use our free Drowning Prevention Week colouring sheets – a great way to keep kids entertained while starting important conversations about water safety. Download now: www.rlss.org.uk/dpw #DPW2026

From this weekend, the UK will see temperatures increase dramatically. With #DrowningPreventionWeek in mind, it’s important to consider your safety around water. Read the Water Safety Code: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code #DPW2026

Temperatures are rising this week. With exams finishing and the school term coming to a close, NOW is the time to talk to your teenager about water safety. Worried they won’t listen? View our guide: https://rlssuk.co.uk/3SaJPDU #HaveTheConversation #DrowningPreventionWeek #DPW2026

We’re midway through Drowning Prevention Week 🛟 From lessons to school talks, our amazing community is helping spread vital water safety messages. Thank you to everyone supporting the campaign—you’re making a real difference. 👏 www.rlss.org.uk/dpw #DPW2026

Remember the Water Safety Code: If you fall in, stay calm, float on your back and call for help. 🛟 Tilt your head back and keep your airway clear 🌊 Spread your arms and legs to stay balanced 🤲 Gently move your hands if needed Learn more: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code #DPW2026

One risk. One joke. One decision. That’s all it takes for fun to turn into an emergency. Do you know what to do if a mate gets into trouble in the water? Find out now 👇 www.rlss.org.uk/speak-up-be-a-mate #BeAMate #DrowningPreventionWeek

Could you remember the Water Safety Code in an emergency? Stop. Think. Stay together. Call 999. Float. Stay Together 👥 • Swim with friends and family • Keep children within arm’s reach • Share your plans with someone you trust www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code #DPW2026

There’s still time to be a part of Drowning Prevention Week. 🛟 Perfect for schools, community groups, and organisations, our resources make it easy to get involved and make a real impact this week. Download now and share: www.rlss.org.uk/dpw #DrowningPreventionWeek

Try saying: “Most accidents happen when people are showing off or just following mates. What would you do if something didn’t feel right?” Access the guide that might save their life - practical wording parents can use: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-for-teenagers #HaveTheConversation #DPW2026

Help teenagers stay safe around open water this summer. Download and share our new Speak Up. Be a Mate. social media assets and webpage and help us reach those most at risk. We can all contribute to creating communities free from drowning. www.rlss.org.uk/speak-up-be-a-mate #DPW2026

When you’re near water: STOP & THINK. 💧Be prepared. Learn how to float on your back. 💧Understand the risks. Warm weather doesn’t mean warm water. 💧Know your limits. Even strong swimmers can struggle. Help spread the message: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code #DPW2026

Heading to the beach? 🛟 Choose a lifeguarded beach where possible. 🌊 Check the tide times before you arrive. 🩳 Wear bright, fluorescent swimwear Talk about water safety with your family before you head out: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code #DrowningPreventionWeek

Even on warm, sunny days, water temperatures can remain dangerously low. 💙 Cold water shock can happen in seconds. This sudden reaction makes it much harder to stay calm and keep yourself safe. Discover cold water shock facts now: 👉 www.rlss.org.uk/cold-water-shock-the-facts

Learn the Water Safety Code with RLSS UK’s cartoon. 💙 Simple, easy-to-remember steps can save lives. Watch, learn, and share now to help keep others safe. Learn more about the Water Safety Code here: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code #DrowningPreventionWeek

It’s here! Today marks the first day of Drowning Prevention Week 2026! Join us in sharing vital water safety advice. Together, we can equip young people with lifesaving skills and help prevent drowning. Get involved: www.rlss.org.uk/dpw

Thinking of open water swimming this weekend? Stay safe: research your spot, swim parallel to shore, plan exit points, watch currents & landmarks, check wind/obstacles, and be aware of cold water shock. Conditions change fast, be prepared: www.rlss.org.uk/open-water-safety-tips

RLSS UK volunteer lifeguards are at the Great North Swim Taking place from today until Sunday in Cumbria, this iconic event, organised by Great Run, welcomes swimmers of all abilities to the Lake District. Learn more about Open Water Safety here: www.rlss.org.uk/open-water-safety-tips

This weekend is set to bring warmer weather and sunshine to much of the UK. As temperatures rise and people head outdoors, it's vital to stay aware of water safety risks. Warm weather does not mean warm water. Brush up on your Water Safety Code: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-code

Drowning Prevention Week starts tomorrow! From colouring pages, word searches and ‘spot the danger’ sheets to certificates and water safety lesson plans -we’ve got everything you need to get started. Download resources now: www.rlss.org.uk/dpw #DrowningPreventionWeek

This Pride Month, we proudly stand alongside our LGBTQ+ members, volunteers, trainers, lifeguards, and supporters. Together, we can continue building an environment where everyone feels welcome. Because lifesaving is for everyone. Support our mission: www.rlss.org.uk/dpw 🏳️‍🌈 #ProudToSaveLives

Drowning Prevention Week kicks off this weekend! 🛟 With the support of hundreds of partners and communities nationwide, we’re working together to raise awareness and help prevent drowning. See this year’s supporters and join us: 👉 www.rlss.org.uk/supporters-of-drowning-prevention-week-2026

Is lifesaving equipment easy to find in your local area? Help make it visible. Log nearby: 💓 Defibrillators (AEDs) 🩸 Bleed kits 🛟 Water rescue equipment One small action could help save a life in your community. Get started: www.rlss.org.uk/goodsam

Changing robes from Red have landed on the RLSS UK Shop, making it easier than ever to stay warm, comfortable, and covered before and after your swim. Available in both adult and child sizes. Shop now: https://shop.rlss.org.uk/collections/jackets-changing-robes

It’s World Environment Day! 🌍 Well‑looked‑after beaches, rivers, and lakes aren’t just better for the planet, they help keep people safer too. Cleaner shorelines and safer waterways can reduce hazards and help prevent drowning. 🌊Stay safe around water: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-advice

If you’re heading for an open water swim, make sure you’re prepared before you take the plunge. Know the risks. Enjoy the water safely. Get #WeatherReadyForSummer. Read our Open Water Swimming advice, it could make all the difference in an emergency: www.rlss.org.uk/open-water-safety-tips

We’re supporting schools across England with training ahead of a new allergy safety law this September. RLSS UK is upskilling its Trainer Assessors to deliver Anaphylaxis Management training for schools. Read more: www.rlss.org.uk/news/rlss-uk-anaphylaxis-support-for-schools

As May comes to a close, so does our #SplashSafely campaign, aimed at keeping families and children safe around water in gardens. Remember to download our FREE resources to get your child engaged in water safety from a young age: www.rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at-home-downloadable-resources

RLSS UK sends our best wishes to all those observing Saga Dawa Duchen. ✨ A time for reflection, kindness, and compassion, we wish you a peaceful day.

Cold water shock can affect anyone - even strong swimmers, even on hot days. Cold water shock causes an involuntary gasp and loss of breathing control within seconds - even for strong swimmers. Learn more: www.rlss.org.uk/cold-water-shock-the-facts

Download our Splash Safely leaflet for garden water safety tips. Share it to help protect families in your community from drownings. Reminding others of key water safety messages may be all it takes to save a child’s life. www.rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at-home-downloadable-resources

With parts of the country reaching 29°C today, please share our Summer Water Safety advice to help keep your community safe around water. Take 5 minutes to read our essential summer water safety advice, it could make all the difference in an emergency: www.rlss.org.uk/summer-water-safety

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating Eid al-Adha. 🌙 Wishing you a wonderful day filled with peace, joy, and time spent with loved ones.

An estimated 31,300 more classrooms were reached with the RLSS UK Water Smart Schools programme in 2025 than the previous year. Explore more highlights from our 2025 Impact Report: https://issuu.com/rlssuk/docs/charity_imapct_report_2025_-_royal_life_saving_soc

Chris Hebblewhite shares his #IStartedAsALifeguard journey, from Yarborough Leisure Centre to becoming National Standards and Compliance Director at GLL, the UK’s largest operator of swimming pools. 👉 Get inspired, read Chris’s full story here: www.rlss.org.uk/chris-hebblewhite-istartedasalifeguard

With warm weather forecast this weekend and into next week, more of us will enjoy spending time in, on, or around water, so it’s important to stay safe. Take a few minutes to read our essential water safety advice: 👉 www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-advice

We’ve teamed up with @metoffice.gov.uk to help you get #WeatherReady for summer. Before you go, take a few minutes to refresh your water safety knowledge. It could make all the difference in an emergency. Read more about the Water Safety Code: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-advice

Love working outdoors? Explore lifeguarding roles at lidos, outdoor pools, and coastal venues this spring and summer. Start your search today. 👇 www.rlss.org.uk/external-jobs

Download our fun colouring and activity sheet and help your children learn about water safety at home. Spot the dangers together and learn how to Splash Safely. 💧 Explore our free resources for families now: https://www.rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at-home-downloadable-resources #SplashSafely

In 2025, RLSS UK:  • Awarded 177,572 life-saving qualifications and awards - that’s one every four minutes!  Read more in our recently released 2025 Impact Report: https://issuu.com/rlssuk/docs/charity_imapct_report_2025_-_royal_life_saving_soc

Our new briefing on child drowning deaths, published in partnership with @rlssuk.bsky.social, shows that 196 children died by drowning between April 2019 and March 2025. These tragic deaths were preventable. Read the briefing here: www.ncmd.info/publications...