Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK
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Since 1891 we’ve been sharing our expertise in water safety, lifesaving, and lifeguarding to educate everyone to enjoy water safely. #EnjoyWaterSafely
Worcester, England
Joined March 2011
Thank you, Ness and Steph, for sharing your heartbreaking stories. These two brave mothers lost their children, Joe (17) and Sunnah (12), to drowning. Drowning can happen to anyone. Water safety education is vital, particularly as summer approaches. #DrowningPreventionWeek #DPW
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We are committed to drowning prevention through education, and we echo the vital message that knowing how to stay safe around water can save lives. Together, we can honour Joe’s memory by empowering communities with the knowledge they need to prevent future tragedies 💙.
The mother and best friend of much-loved seventeen-year-old Joe Abbess, who drowned in a fierce rip current at Bournemouth beach more than two years ago, have spoken up to help people enjoy the coast safely this summer. Full story ⬇️.
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RT @darrenpaffey: In case you missed it on Friday evening's.bulletin, I spoke to @itvmeridian about my call,.alongside Joe Abbess' mum Vane….
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RT @darrenpaffey: Many of you will know that Vanessa Abbess has been a brave and formidable campaigner for water safety education following….
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Thank you for supporting #DrowningPreventionWeek! . Water safety isn’t just for one week. It’s a vital, year-round conversation. That’s why we offer FREE education resources for ages 3–16, including SEND learners. Head to our website to access the resources today!. #DPW #RLSSUK
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If you're getting the paddling pool out this weekend, check out our tips for staying safe in the garden:
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RT @EnvAgency: Rivers, locks, weirs and sluices might look like fun places to cool down in the hot weather, but they can be very dangerous.….
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🌞 Hot Weather Alert: Stay Safe Around Water This Weekend! 🌞. 🥶 Cold water shock still happens.🛟 Always swim at lifeguarded locations.👀 Keep a close eye on children near water.📵 Avoid distractions if you're supervising.📱 In an emergency, call 999, never enter the water
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RT @CMcKinnellMP: No one should go through a heartbreaking loss of a loved one due to drowning. This National #DrowningPreventionWeek, th….
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RT @CMcKinnellMP: It’s National #DrowningPreventionWeek. Swimming and water safety is a vital life skill, and we're determined every chil….
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Check out the debate on the livestream link here 👉
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Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Water Safety Education, and the Southampton Itchen MP, @darrenpaffey has secured and will lead a Backbench Debate in Parliament today, where MPs will discuss the importance of classroom-based water safety education in schools.
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RT @ABTAtravel: This week is #DrowningPreventionWeek. 🏊If you’re going away this summer, why not pop down to your local leisure centre a fe….
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RT @MU_Foundation: When Kobbie speaks, you listen 🗣️😎. With the holidays fast approaching, an important reminder for our young people to en….
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We're proud to be working with @BluestoneWales to deliver water safety education in Wales. Through partnerships like this, we’re empowering communities with the knowledge and confidence to enjoy water safely. #DrowningPreventionWeek #DPW
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RT @gpwhyte: It’s #DrowningPreventionWeek and with the hot weather these facts are a reminder of the importance of #WaterSafety.
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RT @YouthSportTrust: Alongside #NSSW2025, did you know this week is also Drowning Prevention Week?. The @RLSSUK have created a series of fr….
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Simmy Akhtar, CEO, has launched the ambitious strategic framework, which lays out RLSS UK’s five-year plan to save lives by being the leader in lifesaving, lifeguarding, and water safety education so that everyone can enjoy water safely in communities free from drowning.
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