Further Information

RNLI’s Waterside Responder Scheme

In partnership with the RNLI, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering free life-saving training as part of the Waterside Responder Scheme. The scheme is designed for any businesses near open water.

Find out more about the Waterside Responder Scheme.

For more information or to sign up please get in touch by emailing mailto:water.safety@cheshirefire.gov.uk.

Swimming

There are many resources available for open water swimming safety advice.

RNLI - safety advice (opens in new window).

National water safety forum - safety advice (opens in new window).

For anyone wishing to pursue open water swimming, there are a number of clubs that offer supervised sessions.

To find out more, or to locate a club near you, visit:

British Swimming (opens in new window).

Or if you’re looking for swimming lessons at an indoor pool, click below:

Swim England - Find swimming lessons with Poolfinder (opens in new window.)