Get involved: 14 – 21 June 2025.
Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) is one of the largest summer water safety campaigns across the UK and Ireland.
Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) is our biggest campaign of the year, targeting families, carers, teachers and instructors of children aged five to fifteen years old with the aim of educating them about water safety.
No child should drown, and with the right water safety education – such as knowledge of the Water Safety Code – accidental drownings are preventable. Drowning Prevention Week is deliberately timed ahead of the school summer holidays when children spend more time outdoors and when vital water safety skills can help keep children safe.
Please help spread the word and encourage everyone to have the water safety conversation with children. DPW is critical in raising awareness and encouraging the public to enjoy water safely.There are lots of leisure operators and swimming pools/schools getting involved in Drowning Prevention Week this year.
Thank you for your commitment to lifesaving and your interest in Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)’s Drowning Prevention Week campaign.
About Drowning Prevention Week (DPW)
Drowning Prevention Week is strategically scheduled ahead of the school summer holidays when children and families spend more time around water. With your help, we can ensure that no child drowns—accidental drownings are preventable with the right water safety education and community outreach.
Why Your Club’s Involvement is Crucial
As a lifesaving club, you play a vital role in promoting water safety within your community. Your expertise and outreach capabilities uniquely position you to make a significant impact during Drowning Prevention Week. By participating, you’re not only reinforcing the lifesaving skills your members have but also spreading knowledge that can save lives.
Free Water Safety Resources for Lifesaving Clubs
To support your club in making the most of Drowning Prevention Week, we’ve developed a set of resources designed to help you engage your members and your community effectively. We’ve got posters, social media graphics to help you spread the word about your Drowning Prevention Week activities.
Make an Impact
By joining Drowning Prevention Week, your club is taking an essential step in promoting water safety and preventing drowning incidents. We encourage you to explore the resources we’ve provided and integrate them into your club’s activities. Together, we can make water safety a priority in every community.
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https://www.rlss.org.uk/listing/category/drowning-prevention-week-resources-for-lifesaving-clubs