SLSGB is currently providing a CPD Self-Declaration process to update Beach Lifeguard Awards that have expired or are about to expire. We will recognise Beach Lifeguard Awards from ALL training organisations to get Beach Lifeguards ready to be back on the beach to support the RNLI & Local Authorities. If Read More »
The NHS has contracted St Johns Ambulance to recruit, select and train volunteers to help with vaccination. There will be a small group of our members who can undertake injections, many of whom will already be involved. There is a much large number who will have the knowledge Read More »
Of course, it’s distressing and frustrating to be back in lockdown again with all the associated personal, family, social, economic and practical problems and now, no face-to-face club activity, but at last we have the opportunity to get ahead of the COVID virus and with the vaccination programme, the prospect Read More »
Further to our guidance issued on the 3rd December and the latest Government Guidance with the introduction of Tier 4 effective now, below is our revised Club Activity Guidance Tiers 1,2 and 3 Outdoor Activity Follow Guidance as provided on 3rd December EXCEPT – NO GROUP ACTIVITY – Restrict all Read More »
Following Government Guidance issued on the 1st December the table below sets out guidance for SLSGB Club and Member activity. There are now significant changes that permit more activity For those Clubs who have an SLSGB Approved COVID-19 Club Activity plan – you are all set to go Read More »
We are privileged to announce a series of Lifesaving Master Classes to bring to you the renowned, acknowledged, leading international authorities in Prevention of Drowning and Lifesaving, all “Masters” of their respective topics. Whether you are just starting out on your journey in Lifesaving or have been there, done it, Read More »
Led by the RNLI, the National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) was established in 2014 to create a uniform, minimum national vocational standard. The foundation of this arrangement was an agreement between SLSA Wales, RLSS and SLSGB for a common award assessment criteria and that no changes would be made Read More »
Issued 5th November 2020 (Applicable to England only) The situation with the COVID-19 Pandemic has resulted in another National Lockdown that means pools will be closed and Clubs must stop face to face activities, other than those supporting public safety. This means that all group and bubble activity training must Read More »
All members who are eligible and wish to attend the meeting are required to register by not later than 5 pm on the 25th November by email to mail@slsgb.org.uk using their email account to which the electronic meeting invitation details will be sent. The electronic invitation will be sent to Read More »
We are calling for more volunteers to be deployed as soon as possible to be part of a safety advisory service to beach users to stop people needing to be rescued. Our Beach Warden programme has been a huge success. Over the Bank holiday weekends over 2,000 safety advisory interventions Read More »
