Lifeguards save swimmer’s life in County Durham

24 October 2014

Lifeguards at Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre in County Durham recently saved the life of a swimmer. When regular customer Michael suddenly stopped swimming lifeguards Chloe and Jess raised the alarm and using their training quickly removed him from the pool. Initial checks showed Michael had stopped breathing and lifeguard Andrew started CPR.

UK’s top lifesavers compete for national title

22 October 2014

Royal Life Saving Society UK prepares for National Lifesaving Championships 2014. More than 200 lifesavers from across the UK and Ireland are set to test their skills at the 2014 National Lifesaving Championships.

Don’t Underestimate The Power Of Floodwater

22 October 2014

RLSS UK gives safety advice as flooding hits the East. The UK’s drowning prevention charity is urging people to stay safe as flood warnings are issued along the east coast. RLSS UK has issued safety advice following Environment Agency alerts saying flooding was likely in areas of Norfolk and Suffolk due to an anticipated tidal surge and high winds.

Scottish schoolgirl recognised for bravery by Royal Life Saving Society UK

20 October 2014

The drowning prevention charity awards lifesaving Leisel. A quick-thinking schoolgirl has been honoured by the RLSS UK after saving a friend from drowning. Eight-year-old Leisel Gallacher was playing near a pool at a stream called Kello Water in Kirkconnel, Dumfriesshire, in July when her playmate Lawrie O’Connor slipped off a rock.

IQL UK News

20 October 2014

Welcome to the October 2014 IQL UK Newsletter. The new Extraction Board was introduced at Leisure Industry Week and was well received with really positive feedback from everyone. The Ferno PX board is designed to enable lifeguards in a team of two (parameters apply), to remove a casualty from a wide range of pools.

UK’s drowning prevention charity announces new CEO

15 October 2014

Royal Life Saving Society UK set to move forward after new appointment. RLSS UK has today (Wednesday) announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Di Steer accepted the position as CEO after the charity’s Board of Trustees completed an interview process following a national recruitment campaign.

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