Water safety post lockdown

Water safety aspects, including drowning and emergency responses are discussed here by First Aid expert Emma Hammett of First Aid For Life. Covid-19 lockdown is easing, and we welcome the reopening of many non-essential businesses, including some lidos and outdoor swimming pools. Unfortunately, indoor swimming pools however remain closed for just a little bit longer. […]

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Wild swimming this summer: hazards to avoid

Daniel Start, the author of Wild Swimming and Wild Guide Wales, on hazards to avoid when swimming in Britain’s seas, rivers and lakes and jumping into cold water this summer In recent years wild swimming has enjoyed a revival. It began as a quirky hobby; but now thousands of swimmers of all age, including a […]

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Avoid cold water shock this summer

There is nothing more refreshing than a cool dip on a warm day. However, the RNLI, are highlighting the dangers of cold water shock that can make you unable to breathe if you suddenly enter cold water, either deliberately or from falling in. Their clear advice has already saved numerous lives and it is a message […]

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