Water Safety Wales

Water Safety Wales (WSW) is a partnership of organisations and individuals that believe every water-related fatality, regardless of its cause or circumstance, is preventable.

WSW’s aspiration is a Wales with zero drowning-related deaths.

Wales’ seas and inland open waters – enjoyed by millions each year – are some of the best in the world, and WSW wants to help people enjoy them safely and make sure they get back home to their loved ones after a day out, whether on, in or near the water.

Wales’ Drowning Prevention Strategy (WDPS) has seven key aims:

Improve water incident data and intelligence in Wales
Promote and develop learning to swim and water safety education
Promote and support the development of water safety plans
Promote public awareness of water-related risks and ensure consistent messages reach the right people at the right time
Promote the safe participation in water activities across Wales
Contribute to the reduction of water-related suicide
Work with families affected by water-related incidents.

Partners

Adventure Smart Wales
Canal & River Trust
Dwr Cymru – Welsh Water
Dyfed Powys Police
Gwent Police
Keep Wales Tidy
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Mineral Products Association
National Advisory Group to Welsh Government on Suicide and Self Harm Prevention
National Resources Wales
National Union of Students
National Water Safety Forum
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Royal Life Saving Society UK
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents
Samaritans
Severn Trent Water
South Wales Police
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Swansea Council
Swim Wales
The Surf Lifesaving Association of Wales
Water Safety England
Water Safety Northern Ireland
Water Safety Scotland

Contact Water Safety Wales

If you need further information about Water Safety Wales please email info@watersafetywales.org.uk.

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Documents

Wales' Drowning Prevention Strategy (2020-2026) - English

Drowning Wales' Drowning Prevention Strategy (2020-2026) - Welsh

Mid-Strategy Review - Wales’ Drowning Prevention Strategy (2020–2026) - English

Mid-Strategy Review - Wales’ Drowning Prevention Strategy (2020–2026) - Welsh

Water Safety Wales Signage Report

Water Safety Signage Guidance – Wales

Local Authority Approaches to Managing Water Safety (Wales)

Establishing a Water Safety Partnership - Guidance Document