Water Safety

Respect the water this summer

236 people accidentally drowned in the UK in 2023. Don’t become a statistic, stay safe around water.
Jumping into open water can be fatal. Cold water shock kills and you don’t know what’s lurking beneath the surface.
If you encourage your mates to go in the water it could be the last time you see them.
If you get into difficulty in the water, float to live (external website).
If you see someone in difficulty in the water remember ‘call, tell, throw’:
- Call 999 and ask for fire if inland or the coastguard if by the sea.
- Tell the struggling person to try to float on their back.
- Throw them something that floats.
Look out for hazards around water and stick to proper pathways.
Take any warning or safety signs seriously.