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Flying the flag for beach safety
Beach safety flags must now carry the same meaning whenever they are flown around the UK coast, delegates at the National Water Safety Congress will hear today. Organisations including the Royal...
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The Royal Life Saving Society UK launches Rookie Safety
Rookie Safety is a lifeguard program for 8-12 year olds, with a dedicated website aimed at children. Teachers and members can also access information and support documents. Read more on the RLSS UK...
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New Water Incident Database reveals 405 deaths across UK
More than 400 people died from accidents or natural causes in water across the UK in 2009, according to the first report from a new incident database. WAID (the WAter Incident Database) was developed...
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UK’s work on drowning prevention to be showcased at global event
A speaker from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents will be among those taking to the podium at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention next week. The conference, being held in Vietnam...
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UK Water related fatalities 2010 WAID report: Reveals 420 deaths from...
There were 420 water-related deaths from accidents or natural causes across the UK in 2010. The report, which uses the WAter Incident Database (WAID), reveals that, as in previous years, the highest...
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New research reveals one in three children leave primary school unable to swim
Learning to swim at an early age can ultimately go on to save a child’s life and with drowning being the third most common cause of accidental death in children, it’s concerning to learn that one in...
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Children learn life saving skills
Children from around the country are being given the chance to learn about the dangers posed by open water this summer thanks to vital life-saving scheme Get Safe 4 Summer. The youngsters are being...
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Olympic diver launches bid to prevent drowning
Last week, British Olympic diver Nick Robinson-Baker launched a national campaign to reduce drowning and promote water safety. Nick, who became a lifesaver when he rescued fellow diver Monique Gladding...
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Drowning prevention charity launches powerful film warning drinkers to stay...
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is warning UK students to steer clear of walking by or entering water when under the influence of alcohol. The drowning prevention charity is launching its...
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