WARRINGTON based leisure provider LiveWire will be making a splash this month when they take part in Drowning Prevention Week 2018.
Drowning Prevention Week, created by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and this year run in partnership with the RNLI and Swim England, will see a deluge of water safety advice flood the UK from 15 – 25 June, 2018.
The national campaign aims to ensure everyone knows how to have fun and stay safe near water.
Drowning in the UK is one of the leading causes of accidental death. Each year more than 700 people drown in the UK and Ireland by underestimating the risks associated with being near water.
Many more people are left with life changing injuries in water related incidents.
LiveWire says it is proud to play its part in trying to reduce this figure, and will raise awareness of the risks so people can enjoy the water safely and not end up as one of these shocking statistics.
Follow this advice to stay safe:
•Don’t swim in anywhere other than purpose-built and supervised swimming pools, unless you’re swimming with an organised swimming group.
•Don’t be tempted to cool off in rivers, canals and quarries – they can have deadly consequences. The water may look calm on the surface, but there can be strong undercurrents that could pull even a strong swimmer under the water. The water may feel warm on the surface, but just a few feet below the surface it can be icy cold.
LiveWire’s Managing Director, Emma Hutchinson, said: “It is so important to remind people to stay safe near water, especially at this high-risk time of year. We are only too happy to be involved with Drowning Prevention Week.”
Di Steer, RLSS UK’s Chief Executive, said: “We urge as many people as possible to take advantage of the activities run by LiveWire, and learn what could be potentially lifesaving skills. We thank LiveWire for getting involved with the campaign, and for helping people to stay safe and enjoy the water.”
Visit the LiveWire website or more information about Drowning Prevention Week and to view the public swim timetable for all LiveWire pools – https://livewirewarrington.co.uk/news
