An open water swimming wearing a swim hat and wetsuit is climbing out of the water using a ladder on a pontoon. She is smiling.
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.
Three lifeguards in yellow and red uniforms walk along a beach. The shirts have "RLSS UK Lifeguard" written on them. In the background, there are beachgoers, a tent, and greenery on the hillside.
Beach lifeguard season is nearly here.
Find your next role on the RLSS UK external jobs webpage: www.rlss.org.uk/external-jobs
A water safety poster with Royal Life Saving Society UK logo. The poster displays four illustrated safety tips: "Stop and Think" with an individual wearing goggles, "Stay Together" with two people standing side by side, "Call 999" with an individual holding a phone, and "Float" with a person floating in water. The overall message is to always follow the water safety code.
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
An orange lifebuoy with the words "Phone," "Float," and "Throw" written on it. Below, instructions read: "Someone in trouble in the water? Phone 999 to get help. Tell them to stay calm and float on their back. Throw rescue equipment to help them float until emergency services arrive.
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
A person holding a certificate stands next to another person by a swimming pool. Both are smiling. The background features a large poster from "Swim England" with a child swimming underwater.
A group of 4 stand together. A young boy is presented a certificate.
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: www.rlss.org.uk/News/rookie-lifeguard-sk...
A person stands by a riverside lifebuoy, holding a phone displaying a map with a lifesaving equipment icon. Another person and a child are in the background, looking excited. Logos for the Royal Life Saving Society UK and GoodSAM Instant.Help are visible. Text reads, "Log your local lifesaving equipment to help your community.
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
Beaches and swimming pool scene featuring lifeguards in yellow and red uniforms with "RLSS UK Lifeguard" printed on them. The image promotes becoming a lifeguard with the Royal Life Saving Society UK. Website: www.rlss.org.uk.
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
A group of people standing in a row indoors against a black wall. Several individuals are holding large sheets of paper with notes and drawings. They're casually dressed, and the setting appears to be a modern room with a wooden floor.
A presentation is shown in a spacious room with seated attendees. The slide on screen displays logos for CPR Global Solutions, European Resuscitation Council, FAAOF, and Resuscitation Council UK. Two individuals are standing at the front, engaging the audience. Tables and chairs are scattered with people listening attentively.
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
A person is seated in a television studio setting with images of water and rescue boats in the background. The text on the screen includes a name and title along with BBC branding.
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: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002t64x...
Two individuals are standing at a podium. The person in front is speaking into a microphone, while the other is looking at a laptop. Both are wearing red lanyards. The background is mostly dark with a partial view of a projection screen.
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: www.rlss.org.uk/news/rlss-uk-research-sh...
Swimmers at the starting line dive into an indoor pool with life-saving equipment. Spectators and officials are visible in the background.
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: www.rlss.org.uk/News/speeds-2026-results...
Competitive swimmers in a pool participate in a rescue-themed event. One swimmer holds an orange rescue dummy, while another reaches toward them underwater. Both wear blue swim caps and goggles.
Two swimmers smile and give thumbs up at an indoor pool. They are wearing swimsuits and swim caps; one wears goggles on the forehead and holds a towel. Other people and poolside equipment are visible in the background.
Young swimmers wearing swim caps and goggles stand by the poolside, preparing for a race. A lifeguard sits on a chair in the background. Others are watching and recording times. The atmosphere is focused and energetic.
An individual swimming in a pool uses an orange float for support. The swimmer is wearing a purple swim cap and goggles. The pool is marked with lane dividers in shades of blue and red.
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
Outdoor pool equipment advertisement featuring a person sitting on a lifeguard chair. They are wearing a yellow shirt and red shorts, with "RLSS UK Rescue" visible on the chair. Text reads "SHOP NOW" and "Outdoor Pool Equipment" with the website "shop.rlss.org.uk.
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:
shop.rlss.org.uk/collections/pool-safety-...
Two cartoon lifeguards stand on a beach holding a "Save the Date! 13-20 June 2026" sign. Behind them is the sea, with cliffs and a bay. Above them is a logo for the Royal Life Saving Society UK, reading "Drowning Prevention Week".
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
An advertisement for the RLSS UK. It announces their exhibition at the Swim England Summit, scheduled for Thursday, 19 March 2026, at The Vox in Birmingham. The Royal Life Saving Society UK logo is on the right.
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
Swimmers diving into the pool at a competitive swimming event. The pool is marked with red lane dividers.
A swimming pool during a race, with swimmers using orange rescue manikins. Swimmers are partially visible amid splashing water, with red and blue lane markers separating lanes.
A person stands poolside with their back to the camera, wearing a white shirt that reads "RLSS UK Official." The pool has red lane dividers, and spectators are visible in the background.
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
A person in a red suit is in the water with arms raised. Another individual on a dock extends a rope towards them. In the background, there are buildings and boats, with colorful houses visible on a hillside under a clear blue sky.
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: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00ss27...
Two smiling individuals wearing "Royal Life Saving Society" shirts hold up medals. One wears a red hat with "Lifeguard" on it. There's a banner in the background.
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
Beach scene with lifeguards standing in the sand, wearing uniforms with "RLSS UK Lifeguard" logos. A banner reads "Become a Lifeguard." Below, an indoor pool setting shows two lifeguards in similar uniforms. The Royal Life Saving Society UK logo is visible, and the website "www.rlss.org.uk" is displayed at the bottom.
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
A person in an "Ambulance" jacket is seated by a lake, observing an inflatable water obstacle course. Text reads: "#IStartedAsALifeguard 'I didn't know what I wanted to do as a career until I started completing a first aid course to become a lifeguard. I'm now a paramedic in the West Midlands Ambulance Service.'" A logo at the bottom left says "National Careers Week." #NCW2026 is also displayed.
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
"Teaching and Training." It includes photos of a person presenting to a group, a life-saving device, and a person using a tablet. Topics listed are Lifeguarding, First Aid, Water Safety, among others. It mentions opportunities through traditional employment and self-employment/business ownership. A hashtag "#NCW2026" is present.
The image features a person overlooking an indoor swimming pool with several swimmers. A sign titled "Pool Management" lists roles: Pool Plant Operator, General Duty Manager, Aquatics Manager, and Swim School Owner. The text mentions various leadership roles available based on venue and services. The bottom-right corner includes the hashtag #NCW2026 alongside an RLSS UK emblem.
The image is a promotional poster for lifeguarding opportunities. It includes three photos: lifeguards at a pool, on a beach, and near a lake. The text highlights positions at swimming pools, beaches, and open water venues, with full-time, part-time, and casual hours available. It mentions overseas work opportunities while traveling and living abroad, including in hotels, cruises, and camp programs. A logo is present in the bottom right corner. Hashtag #NCW2026 is also displayed.
A poster titled "Swim Schools and Teaching." It includes three images: an instructor assisting a person in a pool, a person swimming with the help of a float, and someone receiving support in the water. The text lists types of roles such as swimming teachers/coaches, therapy pools, and swim school management. It highlights full-time, part-time, and casual hour positions, and mentions options for traditional employment and self-employment. The bottom right corner features the hashtag #NCW2026 and a logo.
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
A group of six individuals wearing matching yellow shirts sit on a bench near a pool, engaging in conversation with a standing person in a blue shirt. Above them is a quote endorsing the Royal Life Saving Society UK by Peter Purves, identified as a Blue Peter Presenter and Actor. A small logo of the Royal Life Saving Society UK and the hashtag #NCW2026 are visible.
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
The image shows two lifeguards wearing yellow shirts on a beach, with one holding a rescue board. Tents and a small crowd are visible in the background. A quote about lifeguarding as a sensible career choice is featured. An inset shows Andy Marsh in uniform with the title "Chief Constable." The #NCW2026 hashtag and RLSS UK logo are also present.
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
A group of people in swimsuits and lifeguard gear stand cheerfully by a lake, with trees in the background. Text on the image mentions working as a lifeguard at "Camp Programmes" like "Camp America" and highlights the benefit of having a lifeguard qualification. A logo for the Royal Life Saving Society UK and a hashtag #NCW2026 are visible.
A person swimming in open water wearing a pink swim cap and black wetsuit. The image features text promoting lifeguard work at watersport events and festivals and includes a hashtag #NCW2026 with a logo of the Royal Life Saving Society UK.
An empty lifeguard chair is positioned beside an infinity pool overlooking the ocean. The text on the image reads, "As a lifeguard I get to work at... Cruise and Travel Companies. I get to see the world, use the facilities, and eat great food in between shifts." The bottom right corner includes the hashtag "#NCW2026" and a logo for the Lifesaving Society.
A person stands poolside holding a red lifeguard float with "RLSS UK" printed on it. The image includes text promoting lifeguard work opportunities at hotels and spas in the UK and internationally, highlighting travel and earning potential. A decorative badge reads "#NCW2026".
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
A person swimming in a pool with several red lane dividers, wearing a blue cap and holding a large yellow and orange flotation device. Text at the top reads "RLSS UK Speeds, Sandwell Aquatics Centre, 14-15 March 2026" with a logo. A circular orange overlay states "Two weeks to go!"
There are just two weeks to go until SPEEDS 2026 kicks off 🙌🎉
Keep an eye on our website for more event information: www.rlss.org.uk/Event/national-speed-lif...
