GLL supports Drowning Prevention Week across Lincolnshire leisure centres

Open water dangers highlighted during Drowning Prevention Week

East Riding of Yorkshire residents are being encouraged to be aware of dangers involved around open water, as part of Drowning Prevention Week.

GLL supports Drowning Prevention Week across Lincolnshire leisure centres

On average, over the last five years, 723 people drowned in the UK and Ireland each year, with 71% of child drownings happening between May and August, according to the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK).

GLL supports Drowning Prevention Week across Bedford leisure centres

On average, over the last five years, 723 people drowned in the UK and Ireland each year, with 71% of child drownings happening between May and August, according to the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK).

SWANSEA: Stay safe in the water this summer — council backs drowning prevention campaign

People across Swansea are being urged to take care around water this summer as the council backs a national campaign to prevent avoidable tragedies. With Drowning Prevention Week starting next week, Swansea Council is supporting the Royal Life Saving Society UK and the RNLI in raising awareness of simple steps that can save lives. The council’s water safety team has been working with young people across the city ahead of the summer months. At th…

Water Safety Events Across The East Riding To Mark Drowning Prevention Week

Drowning Prevention Week runs from Saturday 13th to Saturday 20th June and is being supported by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Led by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), it aims to raise awareness of water safety and help reduce the risk of accidental drowning. This year’s campaign follows a number of tragic water-related incidents across the UK. More than 15 people are reported to have lost their lives over the half-term period, dur…

Drowning Prevention Week to prevent further ‘heartbreaking reminders’ of water dangers

Water safety pleas from emergency services after series of tragic incidents.