Save the Date: Drowning Prevention Week is happening from 13-20 June 2026

Cumberland Council sent this bulletin at 27-05-2026 09:47 AM BST

Save the Date: Drowning Prevention Week is happening from 13-20 June 2026

Royal Life Saving Society UK’s Drowning Prevention Week is an annual, water safety campaign designed to educate children and young adults in water safety and lifesaving skills.

Drowning Prevention Week educates children aged 5 to 17 each June with crucial water safety advice just before the summer holidays, when young people are outdoors more and need these skills and knowledge most, so everyone can enjoy water safely. We're calling on all carers, schools, lifesaving clubs, leisure operators and water-related businesses to participate.

During Drowning Prevention Week, the CSCP will be publishing a series of 5-Minute Briefings focusing on understanding the risks, responding safely, preventing incidents, and understanding cold water shock.

Our briefing series will cover the following themes:

Day 1: Water Safety Code & Cold Water Shock
Day 2: Emergency Response – Float, Call, Tell, Throw
Day 3: Open Water Hazards (jumping, waterfalls, currents)
Day 4: Safer Participation in Outdoor Water Activities
Day 5: Home Water Safety and Safer Swimming Environments

Useful Resource

For more information on water safety, please visit Royal Life Saving Society UK

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