From minor scrapes and sprains to life-threatening emergencies, accidents, injury and illness can happen at any time and any place. Knowing exactly what to do and how to administer first aid could save a life.

Variously known as resuscitation, CPR, 'mouth-to-mouth', 'kiss of life', basic life support involves a series of steps to restart a heart when it stops beating. In an emergency, prompt action can make all the difference in saving a life.

Royal Life Saving’s pool lifeguard courses offer expert professional training, and covers the skills and knowledge of first aid, resuscitation, swimming and water safety.

Royal Life Saving's Bronze Medallion provides core skills and knowledge for people starting out on their lifesaving journey.

Find out how to become a teacher of swimming and water safety to help children, adults, or people with special needs or different backgrounds learn a life skill and find their love of swimming.

Learn how to keep aquatic facilities and swimming pools, large or small, safe and operating to national guidelines.