We want you to enjoy your swimming or paddling pool all summer long, this information will help you avoid accidents which can occur with paddling pools, swimming pools, and other water features at home.
The number of people who drown in swimming or paddling pools at home in the UK is thankfully very small, in fact only an average of 2 per year. But the risk is always present and there are several things which you can do to minimise that risk.
Several groups are most at risk, Young children left unsupervised (even for a minute), older children using pools without permission when there are no adults present to help in the event of an incident, and adults under the influence of drink or drugs.