With many of us opting for staycations once again this year, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), fears that families will flock to beaches and inland water locations this summer, without considering the potential dangers, putting themselves and others at risk. Or for those of us who will be venturing abroad for their summer holiday, they may find themselves using non-lifeguarded pools and therefore be at risk if they do not have the necessary water safety skills.
Drowning Prevention Week aims to equip everybody across the UK and Ireland with the skills and knowledge, to make the right decisions about water safety. Over 300 people accidentally drown in the UK and Ireland every year and many more suffer injury, sometimes life-changing, when they survive drowning. “We are proud to play our part in ensuring our families have a safe summer.

We want children to enjoy all of the fun and benefits of being in and around water but be educated on how to do that safely.
We urge as many parents as possible to get involved with the campaign, use our free online resources, and give their children the skills to enjoy a lifetime of fun in the water.” Visit www.rlss.org.uk to access the charity’s free water safety resources.
Nuffield Health would like to invite as many people as possible to take part and educate yourselves and children ready for the summer holidays.

Saturday 17th June | each session is followed by an optional Adult and Child CPR choking workshop
2.00pm to 2.45pm
3.00pm to 3.45pm
Sunday 18th June | each session is followed by an optional Adult and Child CPR choking workshop
10.00am to 10.45am
11.00am to 11.45am

A poolside tour with Lifeguards and in water self-rescue techniques with the swim teacher. Learn the colours of the Beach Flags, and what they mean. Learn how to follow the water safety code, learn what cold water shock is and how we can self-help ourselves if you were to get into difficulty. Lifeguards will then pass you onto one of our qualified swimming teachers where you will be able to participate in some swimming pool activities and rescue techniques. taught to tread water, float, self-rescue and what to do if you or anyone else should get into any difficulties
Both days will also have Save a baby, child adult CPR and choking workshops.
To register your interest and book a place please contact Sharon.kilgannon@nuffieldhealth.com