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http://nationalwatersafety.org.uk/strategy/ 21-05-2010 13:45:52
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🐕 ❄️ Dog walkers! Ice, snow, and flooding make riverside paths and towpaths slippery and unpredictable. Keep your furry friend on a short lead and if they do go in, don’t jump in after them. Stay safe and enjoy your walk! #RespectTheWater Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK Canal & River Trust National Water Safety Forum


🚴🚶 Riverside paths & towpaths are beautiful in the winter but flooding, ice, and snow make these areas slippery and unpredictable. Stay safe and check weather updates before heading out. #FloodAware #RespectTheWater Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK Canal & River Trust National Water Safety Forum



Over the past few months, the team at RoSPA have been working hard behind the scenes to improve the WAID data set. We’ve added a report detailing the process and outcomes of the project to our website – read and access the interactive dashboard here 👇 nationalwatersafety.org.uk/waid/waid-enha…




Despite 57% of accidental drownings from 2019-2023 occurring in inland waters (WAID Enhanced Data, 2025) there is currently no statutory duty on fire and rescue services in England to respond to these incidents. More from National Fire Chiefs Council: fire-magazine.co.uk/national-actio…


☀️ Warm Weather ≠ Warm Water ❌ Findings from the National Water Safety Forum reveal 193 accidental water-related fatalities in 2024, with May recording the highest number of lives lost. As temperatures rise, so do the risks - warm weather doesn't mean warm water. Download our FREE Water Safety

Today, National Water Safety Forum shared data that in 2024 there were 193 accidental drowning deaths in the UK. These latest statistics reinforce why our mission to share our expertise and knowledge in water safety is so important.

