04/06/2026
Some key information to share and steps to follow if you see someone in open water and in difficulty - phone…float…throw
We want everyone to enjoy going for a swim, but with more and more people heading to the water and tragic drowning incidents once again highlighting the potential risks, below is some key water safety advice to help keep safe around the water:
Know the Water Safety Code
🛑Stop and think; always swim in a safe place
🏊Swim in supervised, lifeguarded areas
🌊Enter the water slowly and carefully
Stay together 🤝
Stay within reach of others, and keep children in arms reach at all times
Float 🛟
If you fall in or become tired, float on your back, breathe, relax and call for help
🚨If you see someone in an emergency:
📞 Call 999 (If you're at the coast, ask for the Coastguard, if you’re inland ask for Fire and Rescue)
🗣 Tell the person in the water to float on their back, breathe, relax
🟡 Throw them something that floats
To learn more about keeping safe around water, visit: https://www.respectthewater.com/campaigns-resources/phone-float-throw/
