Drowning Prevention Week
NATIONAL Drowning Prevention Week is being marked with a host of activities scheduled by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) staff members, to promote safety in and around our
Remembering Charlie – one year on
The father of Charlie Pope has paid tribute to his son on the one-year anniversary of his death. The 19-year-old, a University of Manchester student, was reported missing in the
Minutes from partnership meetings
The Manchester Water Safety Partnership’s latest meeting minutes are published as soon after the meetings as possible. Partnership meeting minutes: 2018.06.13 Minutes of Water Safety Forum 2018.07.25 Minutes of Water
Special Advisor appointed to Partnership
The Manchester Water Safety Partnership has unveiled Nick Pope as a special advisor as they look to improve safety around Manchester’s waterways. Nick has become an advocate for water safety
Water Safety Review
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) was commissioned by members of Manchester Water Safety Partnership (MWSP) to conduct an independent review of open-water safety within the Manchester
Don’t Drink and Drown
Don’t Drink and Drown is a national campaign by the Royal Life Saving Society UK that warns drinkers to steer clear of walking by or entering water when under the
Students get their beer goggles
Hosted by Manchester’s Business Improvement District, the Water Safety Partnership attended the biannual student social event to raise awareness of water safety in the city to new and existing students for
Winter water safety
Drowning Prevention charity, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has tips to help you know what to do in an emergency. In winter, children and pets are particularly
Lifesaving training for staff and businesses
The Manchester Water Safety Partnership held free lifesaving training to bars and businesses in Manchester as part of the national Drowning Prevention Week (23 -29 April). The training, which is