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STAYING SAFE
this summer
This summer, national drowning prevention charity, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is encouraging parents and children alike to stay safe near water this summer – and be able to enjoy water safely.
important it is that families are aware of the importance of water safety and have the correct knowledge to make the right decisions around water. More than half of child drownings
occur in June, July and August, and Drowning
The Royal Life Saving Society UK has shared recent data that accidental drowning deaths amongst children have doubled since 2019-20 (National Child Mortality Database).
RLSS UK is reminding those
spending time near water in the UK to
stay vigilant and follow the Water Safety Code:
• Stop and think
• Stay together
• If in danger, call 999 or 111
• FLOAT
Matt Croxall, Charity Director at RLSS
UK, said: “With warmer summer days now upon us, we will inevitably see people flock to open water sites across the UK and Ireland, as well as taking opportunities to enjoy water at home in the garden. We want to ensure that everyone can enjoy water this summer by having the knowledge to do so safely.
“The alarming increase in tragic child drowning deaths in England highlights just how
Prevention Week works to equip families with the appropriate skills and knowledge to enjoy water safely during the summer months and beyond.”
“With August seeing peak temperatures, we’re working to help equip families with the appropriate skills and knowledge to enjoy water safely during the summer months
and beyond. We are urging parents to stay vigilant in, on and around water, both at home and when spending time outdoors and to have the water safety conversation with their children and
familiarise themselves with the Water Safety Code.
“Together, we can work together to make sure everyone has the tools to enjoy water safely.”
we’re working to help equip families with the appropriate skills and knowledge to enjoy water safely during the summer
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For more information around how to stay safe this summer, please visit our website www.rlss.org.uk