My RLSS UK Welcome to My RLSS UK, an online area dedicated to providing our qualification holders, members, stakeholders, and supporters with easy access to the latest industry safety guidance, policies, resources, and opportunities. As well as providing specialist information, the area signposts you to relevant services and features within your RLSS UK Account (powered by tahdah). Every individual, organisation, club, branch, and group in our community is invaluable to us, and we endeavour to provide solutions and added value wherever possible in the hope that you will become a lifelong ambassador of the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK). Together we can work towards the Charity's mission to be the leader in lifesaving and lifeguarding in the UK and Ireland. By sharing our combined expertise and knowledge, with as many people as possible, we can provide everyone with the potential to save lives and enjoy water safely. We hope you find the area useful, if you require further support please call 0300 323 0096 or email [email protected]. Your Account Log In Activate Guides, Tutorials & FAQs Find My Certificate Course Management Support Services Your Membership Choose your Membership Accessing Member Benefits Renewing Membership Reward and Recognition Governance and AGM Guidance Industry Guidance RLSS UK Policies Branches Clubs Safeguarding Qualifications Our Qualifications Become an Approved Training Centre / Provider ATC/ATP and TA Support Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Quality Assurance & Audit requests Training Industry Qualifications Online Learning (CPD) Renewal TA Opportunities and Updates Ongoing Training Platform Support Us Volunteering Opportunities Fundraise How to Donate Leave a Gift in your Will 1891 Life Fellows Join our Lottery Send an eCard RLSS UK Launches New Rescue Award for Open Water Venues Leading lifeguard training and water safety education charity, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), has today (25 April) launched a brand-new lifesaving award for open water venues - the Open Water Emergency Rescue Award. The Open Water Emergency Rescue Award has been designed for staff at open water venues who are not directly responsible for lifeguarding the facility, but their roles mean they are in the vicinity, such as café staff, the maintenance team or receptionists. During the course, candidates are taught the theory and practical knowledge required to assist in a rescue and essential lifesaving first aid skills. Steve Carter, Training Specialist at Telford & Wrekin Council and RLSS UK National Trainer Assessor, who helped develop the course and run the pilot course, said: “Open water activities are becoming increasingly popular, so RLSS UK needs to offer rescue awards like this to support lifeguarding teams across our nations. It is great to empower a broader range of staff with lifesaving skills and will enhance the overall safety of those enjoying recreational spaces." Jo Talbot, Commercial Director of RLSS UK, said: “Here at RLSS UK, we are committed to developing and evolving our award and qualifications portfolio. This award has been launched to reflect the changing requirements of this fast-growing section of the leisure industry, with the support and consultation of our operators that run open water swimming venues or aqua parks. It has been designed so that more team members can be trained in lifesaving skills and support the lifeguarding team if an emergency does occur. Existing RLSS UK Trainer Assessors with the Open Water Lifeguard (OWL) Specialism can also deliver this award after completing a short online module, increasing its accessibility further. We already have significant demand for the award and are looking forward to the courses being hosted across the UK and Ireland.” Click here to find out more about the Open Water Emergency Rescue Award For more information on all RLSS UK qualifications and awards Manage Cookie Preferences