Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) safety warning for health and care professionals

As part of their water safety campaign, RLSS UK has issued a safety warning coming up from their latest child drowning update using evidence from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD).

The recent report reveals that 125 children have drowned in the past four years, with 51 incidents occurring at home - primarily during bath time and involving children under five.

The report emphasizes the importance of adult supervision, as 86% of cases involved unsupervised children.

Please see the safety warning for health and care professionals with the full list of key messages that we encourage you to share within your networks.

We appreciate your support in raising awareness.