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...

Take 5 minutes today to talk to your children about water safety.💙 Our FREE downloadable, age‑appropriate resources make learning about water safety fun and interactive for children. Explore now: www.rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at-home-downloadable-resources #SplashSafely

There’s one month to go until Drowning Prevention Week 2026! 🛟 Download the NEW resources and use them to educate your children, customers, and community about the Water Safety Code and water safety. 👉 Get your FREE resources here: https://www.rlss.org.uk/forms/dpw-2026-resources

We’re proud to share that the RLSS UK Impact Report 2025 is now available. It highlights our progress, the people we reached, and our impact across the UK and Ireland. Explore the highlights and our impact so far: https://issuu.com/rlssuk/docs/charity_imapct_report_2025_-_royal_life_saving_soc

An uncovered hot tub can create a serious drowning risk for young children. Replace the cover immediately - every time. Check you are following our garden water safety advice: www.rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at-home #SplashSafely

A simple barrier can make a big difference. 💙 Gates, fencing, and grills around water features help prevent unsupervised access and can protect young children from harm. Get expert water safety advice for families: www.rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at-home #SplashSafely

After recent rain, remember to empty and turn over garden water containers. Water butts, troughs, and barrels can be dangerous for young children; a risk that’s often overlooked. Find more family garden water safety advice at: www.rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at-home #SplashSafely

Help emergency responders and the public by registering local water rescue equipment on GoodSAM. ✅ No sign‑up ✅ Takes 2 minutes to log a piece of equipment ✅ Your contribution could save lives in your community Log a piece of equipment now: www.rlss.org.uk/goodsam

Many of us will be getting outside this Bank Holiday weekend. Wherever you’re heading, take a moment to brush up on your water safety knowledge before you go. It could make all the difference in an emergency. Read our Water Safety Advice: www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-advice

Today marks the start of our May #SplashSafely campaign! 💙 As shown in the 2024 Child Drowning Update, 1 in 3 children who drowned at home did so in places like paddling pools, hot tubs, and ponds. Read our garden water safety advice: www.rlss.org.uk/splash-safely-at-home

Staff at Water Meadows Leisure Complex prove they are everyday heroes. 🌟 Quick action by Lifeguard Devan Patel and Duty Manager Liam Banks saved a child at Mansfield Leisure Complex in March 2026.👏 Read the article: www.rlss.org.uk/news/cpr-training-brings-lifesaving-skills-to-real-world-rescue

Is 2026 the year your child becomes a Rookie Lifeguard? You can order Rookie Lifeguard clothing, including T-shirts, hoodies, and the super-popular towel robe, through RLSS UK Shop. See the full range here: https://shop.rlss.org.uk/collections/rookie-lifeguard-essentials

Use GoodSAM to log emergency equipment in your local area. Use GoodSAM to log: 💓Defibrillators/ AEDs 🩸Bleed Kits 🛟Water Rescue Equipment 👨‍🚒Outdoor Fire Equipment Do something to save lives today, register equipment now: www.rlss.org.uk/goodsam

Save up to £110 on Red Rescue Inflatable Paddleboards. 🏄 Easy to transport, store, and launch. They deliver the solid, dependable performance you need on the water. Explore the full range here: https://shop.rlss.org.uk/collections/rescue-boards

With spring now upon us, many people will begin enjoying open water swimming and other activities. Make sure you’re aware of the risks before you brave the water. Check out our full list of open water hazards before your next dip: www.rlss.org.uk/pages/category/open-water-safety-tips

To all those who celebrate, everyone at RLSS UK wishes you a very happy Vaisakhi and hopes you and your family have a blessed and joyful festival.

Beach lifeguard season is nearly here. Find your next role on the RLSS UK external jobs webpage: www.rlss.org.uk/external-jobs

Water safety starts with knowledge. Check the Water Safety Code and share it with others to keep your community safe: www.rlss.org.uk/the-water-safety-code

Today marks the launch of Phone Float Throw, the latest bystander rescue campaign from the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF), of which RLSS UK is a member. #PhoneFloatThrow #RespectTheWater #EnjoyWaterSafelyFreeFromDrowning #RLSSUK

Nine-year-old Walter Keeler was awarded RLSS UK’s Young Person’s Certificate of Commendation for his brave ability to self-rescue in open water using his Rookie Lifeguard skills. Read more: https://www.rlss.org.uk/News/rookie-lifeguard-skills-for-self-rescue

Log your local lifesaving equipment to help your community. 🤝 The GoodSAM platform allows any member of the public (not just responders) to register life‑saving equipment so it can be located quickly during emergencies. Get involved at www.rlss.org.uk/goodsam

Have you considered becoming a lifeguard this Easter? 🛟 The Easter holidays are the perfect time for students to learn new skills, boost confidence, and earn a valuable qualification. Find a course and start your lifeguard journey today: www.rlss.org.uk/become-a-lifeguard

We were excited to be in Nottingham yesterday for RLSS UK on Tour at Harvey Hadden Sports Village! Don't miss out - connect, share, and learn with the RLSS UK team. Secure your FREE ticket today and join us at an RLSS UK on Tour event: www.rlss.org.uk/rlss-uk-on-tour

RLSS UK’s Head of Water Safety and Education, spoke on BBC Points West about improving water safety around the Bristol harbour. Watch it today on BBC iPlayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002t64x/points-west-evening-news-24032026?seriesId=unsliced

The RLSS UK is proud to have contributed its expertise to an important new research paper on the potentially fatal effects of shallow-water blackout and hypoxic blackout. Read more here: https://www.rlss.org.uk/news/rlss-uk-research-shallow-water-blackout-hypoxic-blackout

Our National Speed Lifesaving Championships 2026 round‑up is now live! Explore the competition highlights, standout performances, and complete results in our latest news update. Read more: https://www.rlss.org.uk/News/speeds-2026-results-round-up

It’s been a week since the National Speed Lifesaving Championships 2026. If you’re already missing the excitement, visit our website to see which lifesaving sport competitions are coming up next: www.rlsss.org.uk/lifesaving-sport

It’s a good time to check all your outdoor pool safety equipment to ensure it is in full working order.🏊 You can order everything you need directly from RLSS UK Shop: https://shop.rlss.org.uk/collections/pool-safety-equipment

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 www.rlss.org.uk//Event/drowning-prevention-week-2026

RLSS UK Shop has a growing range of open water swimming equipment to ensure you enjoy water safely as you brave the cold water again this spring. Check out the BRAND NEW Citrus Dry Bag along with the rest of our open water safety equipment here: https://shop.rlss.org.uk/collections/tow-floats

The RLSS UK Team are excited to be exhibiting at the One Swim England Summit on the 19 March 2026. If you are attending, please pop by and say hello! You can purchase your tickets here: https://bit.ly/osesbookticketsexhibitors

The RLSS UK team are prepped and ready for #Speeds2026 this weekend. 🏊 Spectators are welcome, with entry priced at £3 per day or £5 for the full weekend, and tickets available on the door. For the latest event updates, head to: https://www.rlss.org.uk/speeds

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. Watch on BBC One or iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00ss27z/crimewatch-live

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: www.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 www.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? 👉 www.rlss.org.uk/istartedasalifeguard #NCW2026

There’s more to the aquatics industry than you think. 🌊 Swipe to explore career paths that could be the perfect fit for you ➡️✨ Learn more at www.rlss.org.uk/qualifications #CareersWeek #AquaticsIndustry #RLSSUK #NCW2026 #NPLQ #NationalPoolLifeguardQualification

Lifeguarding opens doors. 🌊✨ From flexible hours to career progression, diverse workplaces, and meaningful work, it’s a brilliant first step towards a future full of opportunity. Find qualifications that help you grow: 👉 www.rlss.org.uk/qualifications

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 www.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 👉 https://www.rlss.org.uk/train-to-be-a-lifeguard

It's National Careers Week! See all the places lifeguarding can take you. 🌍🌊 To learn more about becoming a lifeguard, visit https://www.rlss.org.uk/train-to-be-a-lifeguard. #NCW2026 #IStartedAsALifeguard #RLSSUK #NationalPoolLifeguardQualification #NPLQ

There are just two weeks to go until SPEEDS 2026 kicks off 🙌🎉 Keep an eye on our website for more event information: https://www.rlss.org.uk/Event/national-speed-lifesaving-championships-2026