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  • Jo Talbot wins Outstanding Individual Leadership Award at the ukactive Awards!

    Jo Talbot wins Outstanding Individual Leadership Award at the ukactive Awards!

    Learn more about why RLSS UK's Jo Talbot was crowned the 'Outstanding Individual Leadership Award' winner at the ukactive Awards 2025. Read more

  • RLSS UK wins ukactive Awards 2024 – Education Provider of the Year Award

    RLSS UK wins ukactive Awards 2024 – Education Provider of the Year Award

    Find out more about why RLSS UK were crowned winners at the ukactive Awards 2024 in the Education Provider of the Year category. Read more

  • Water Safety Charity named ‘Educational Resource Provider of the Year’ for its Water Smart Schools initiative

    Water Safety Charity named ‘Educational Resource Provider of the Year’ for its Water Smart Schools initiative

    RLSS UK has been recognised as ‘Educational Resource Provider of the Year’ for its free accreditation programme, Water Smart Schools, at the Education Awards 2024. Read more

  • Jo Talbot wins Outstanding Individual Leadership Award at the ukactive Awards!
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RLSS UK - awards and accolades

At the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), our mission is to be the leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding in the UK and Ireland, sharing our expertise and knowledge with as many people as possible, giving everyone the potential to save lives and safely enjoy water. We aim to develop industry-leading, world-class qualifications and campaigns that teach lifesaving skills and share impactful water safety education messages to save lives to do so.

Our work is sometimes honoured with award nominations, which helps recognise our fantastic staff and their incredible contribution to making a difference! Below are some of the awards that RLSS UK have either won or are nominated:
Jo Talbot wins Outstanding Individual Leadership Award at the ukactive Awards!

Jo Talbot wins Outstanding Individual Leadership Award at the ukactive Awards!

Learn more about why RLSS UK's Jo Talbot was crowned the 'Outstanding Individual Leadership Award' winner at the ukactive Awards 2025. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2025

Updated: 10th November, 2025

Author: Samantha Young

RLSS UK wins ukactive Awards 2024 – Education Provider of the Year Award

RLSS UK wins ukactive Awards 2024 – Education Provider of the Year Award

Find out more about why RLSS UK were crowned winners at the ukactive Awards 2024 in the Education Provider of the Year category. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2024

Updated: 20th March, 2025

Author: Kelly Key

Water Safety Charity named ‘Educational Resource Provider of the Year’ for its Water Smart Schools initiative

Water Safety Charity named ‘Educational Resource Provider of the Year’ for its Water Smart Schools initiative

RLSS UK has been recognised as ‘Educational Resource Provider of the Year’ for its free accreditation programme, Water Smart Schools, at the Education Awards 2024. Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2024

Updated: 10th March, 2025

Author: Simrit Mann

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  • The Royal Life Saving Society UK welcomes Prime Minister’s commitment to do “everything we can” to prevent drownings

    The Royal Life Saving Society UK welcomes Prime Minister’s commitment to do “everything we can” to prevent drownings

    RLSS UK has welcomed Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s comments to the Daily Mirror at the G7 Summit on Thursday

  • Allerthorpe Lakeland Park

    Allerthorpe Lakeland Park

    Allerthorpe Lakeland Park, Melbourne Road, Allerthorpe, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 4RL

  • Olympian and RLSS UK Ambassador Tom Dean MBE hosted Drowning Prevention Week event for Maidenhead pupils

    Olympian and RLSS UK Ambassador Tom Dean MBE hosted Drowning Prevention Week event for Maidenhead pupils

    Over 500 primary school pupils attended a live water rescue demonstration to learn how to stay safe in and around water.

  • What is Sam’s Law and the Water Safety Bill?

    What is Sam’s Law and the Water Safety Bill?

    Learn about the Water Safety Bill (aka Sam’s Law) and what it is trying to achieve.

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  • Your RLSS UK Account

    Your RLSS UK Account

    Find out how to log in to your RLSS UK Account (powered by tahdah), view our how-to guides, and all the latest FAQs.

  • National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

    National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

    The NPLQ is the UK’s most popular pool lifeguard qualification.

  • Find a Course (RLSS UK Course Finder)

    Find a Course (RLSS UK Course Finder)

    Looking to find a course? This page will direct you to where you need to go.

  • RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards

    RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards

  • National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

    National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

    Learn how to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.

  • National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

    National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

    NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.

  • Cold Water Shock – the Facts

    Cold Water Shock – the Facts

    Cold water can be from the temperature of a swimming pool and below.

  • National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Renewal Information

    National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Renewal Information

    How to renew your NPLQ qualification

  • Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools

    This information supports the HSE document ‘Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools’ 2018 edition.

  • Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) Qualification

    Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) Qualification

    Gain the skills required to supervise and rescue in still, non-tidal water.

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