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NWSF News & Updates August ’13
England rugby star James Haskell launches RNLI Respect the Water campaign The RNLI launched a new drowning awareness and water safety campaign – ‘Respect the Water’ – in Brighton during August. The...
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UK drowning prevention strategy to be launched at RoSPA National Water Safety...
RoSPA National Water Safety Seminar. The Lowry, Salford Quays – Manchester, October 17 The July heat-wave saw a large number of drowning events occur in the UK, with open water looking more inviting...
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NWSF News & Updates September ’13
BSAC’s Annual Incident Report 2013 deadline is fast approaching The closing date for incident submissions for BSAC’s Annual Incident Report is 14th October 2013. Every year, BSAC compiles a...
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NWSF News & Updates October ’13
The 2012 UK Water related fatalities; Water Incident Database Report has been released! This report is the first release of WAID fatality information for 2012, and has been compiled by members of the...
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News & Updates November ’13
The BSAC Diving Incident Report 2013 has been released The Annual Diving Incident Report for 2013 is now available to download from the BSAC website. Published by BSAC every year, the 2013 report...
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Seasons Greetings
We hope that you all have a happy and memorable Christmas. The office will be closed till 2nd Jan. In the meantime, we’ll leave you with this rendition of the 12 days of Christmas from HM Coastguard…
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The RNLI ‘Respect the Water’ campaign
Despite the best efforts of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s volunteer crews and lifeguards - Did you know that around 150 people still lose their lives around the UK coast each year, and...
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NWSF NEWS & Updates
‘Turn around, don’t drown’ More than half (54%) of UK drivers would endanger themselves and their vehicles by driving through moving flood water; according to a joint Environment Agency and AA survey....
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NWSF News & Updates
Boating & Watersports Participation Surges to Highest Level Since 2007 Participation rates in core boating and watersports activities surged in 2013 according to research released by by BMF, MCA,...
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New UK Figures Reveal 381 Drowning and Other Water-Related Deaths in 2013
There were a total of 381 drownings and water-related deaths from accidents or natural causes across the UK in 2013, according to a report published today by the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF). As...
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River Basin and Flood Risk plans – Environment Agency consultations
The Environment Agency is seeking views on proposals to improve the water environment and protect communities from flood risk in England. They would like your input on updates to river basin management...
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Work of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency explored
The Transport Committee held a one-off evidence session on the work of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The Committee took evidence from the MCA Chief Executive, Sir Alan Massey. Video of the...
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Message from George Rawlinson, new Chair of the National Water Safety Forum
I’m honoured to have been offered the post of Chair and willingly accepted it. The opportunities abound and I’m inspired by the future and NWSF’s quest to save more lives. I believe we can take NWSF to...
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MAIB Safety Digest: April 2015
The latest MAIB safety digest was published earlier in April with reports into nine recreational craft investigations. According to the Steve Clinch, The Chief Inspector, failure to plan is common...
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Number of UK drownings at lowest since records began
The number of accidental drownings in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since records began. There were a total of 338 water-related deaths from accidents or natural causes across the UK in 2014,...
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Worrying decline in days out by the coast
Originally posted on National Trust Press Office: Children enjoying the coast at Yaverland, Isle of Wight. Credit Steve Haywood A YouGov study has revealed a worrying 20 per cent decline in the number...
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Drowning prevention charity launches powerful film warning drinkers to stay...
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is warning UK students to steer clear of walking by or entering water when under the influence of alcohol. The drowning prevention charity is launching its...
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Occupational water safety issues explored at event
The importance of having the knowledge, equipment and skills required to work safely near water was highlighted during an event staged by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The...
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ASA celebrates School Swimming anniversary
Today marks 125 years of School Swimming and the ASA were joined by Sports Minister, Tracey Crouch to celebrate the occasion. Also attending the School Swimming anniversary at Everyone Active’s...
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£915,000 boost to water rescue charities
Almost £1 million has been awarded by Maritime Minister Robert Goodwill today (18 February 2016) to 51 UK charities to support water rescue services in local communities. The government scheme gives...
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