Welcome to Water Safety Scotland

Water Safety Scotland is a voluntary association of organisations and individuals that aims to reduce drownings through engaging with partners to develop a consistent approach to the prevention of water-related fatalities.

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Drowning Prevention Strategy

Scotland’s Drowning Prevention Strategy aims to reduce accidental drowning fatalities by 50% by 2026

Drowning Prevention Strategy

Follow the Water Safety Code

To help keep safe around water, learn the Water Safety Code. The code provides important information on hazards and risk as well as what to do in an emergency

Campaigns

First minister Humza Yousaf and the Water Safety Scotland Team

Scotland's Drowning Prevention Strategy

Launched in January 2018 Scotland's Drowning Prevention Strategy has two main targets: To reduce accidental drowning deaths in Scotland by fifty percent by 2026 & To contribute to the reduction of water-related suicide.

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Welcome to Water Safety Scotland

Water Safety Scotland is a voluntary association of organisations and individuals whose main purpose is to understand the risks around water in Scotland and to engage with partners to develop a consistent approach to the prevention of water related fatalities

Advice Hub Practitioners Hub About

Drowning Prevention Strategy

Scotland’s Drowning Prevention Strategy aims to reduce accidental drowning fatalities by 50% by 2026

Drowning Prevention Strategy

Follow the Water Safety Code

To help keep safe around water, learn the Water Safety Code. The code provides important information on hazards and risk as well as what to do in an emergency

Campaigns

Scotland's Drowning Prevention Strategy

Launched in January 2018 Scotland's Drowning Prevention Strategy has two main targets: To reduce accidental drowning deaths in Scotland by fifty percent by 2026 & To contribute to the reduction of water-related suicide.

Find Out More

Strategy

Scotland’s Drowning Prevention Strategy aims to reduce accidental drowning fatalities by 50% by 2026.

Policy & Resources

Our resources are aimed at improving water safety and providing guidance to practitioners and landowners.

Members

Water Safety Scotland offers membership for practitioners and organisations. You can apply to join by contacting us directly.

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