22/08/2025
What are your plans for the Bank Holiday weekend? If you are heading to the beach, lake, or pool, ensure your entire family knows how to stay safe. Here are some helpful tips to share with your friends and family.
✅ Stop & Think: Check safety signs, flags, and local conditions before entering the water. Never use inflatables in open water—they can drift quickly.
👀 Stay Together: Always supervise children closely. Keep little ones within arm’s reach.
🚫 No Alcohol Near Water: Save the drinks for dry land. Alcohol impairs judgment and increases drowning risk.
🆘 Know What to Do: Call 999 in the UK in an emergency. If you fall in, stay calm, float on your back, and shout for help.
Let’s make this bank holiday memorable for all the right reasons. You can find more water safety advice at www.rlss.org.uk/summer-water-safety