Mental Health Swims battling mental health with cold water and community

Mental Health Swims (MHS) are one of many community groups who are being affected by the lack of open water spaces. Swim England’s latest Value of Swimming report shows that…continue »

Protect swimming pools plea as they play a ‘profound role’ in health of nation

A leading doctor has said swimming pools need to be protected because of the ‘profound role’ they play in the health of the nation. In a speech to MPs, leisure…continue »

Swimming club says ‘heart has been ripped out of community’ after local pool closed

Ashton-under-Lyne Swimming Club are one of a number of clubs up and down the country who are being impacted by the closure of their local pool. The club, which was…continue »

‘Don’t Put a Cap on Swimming’ as it generates social value of £2.4billion a year

Swimming is generating social value of £2.4billion a year, according to newly-released research. The social value is revealed in Swim England’s latest Value of Swimming report, which outlines how water-based…continue »

Second phase of Swimming Pool Support Fund applications open

A £40m fund to help local authorities improve the energy efficiency of swimming pools has opened for applications. It is the second phase of the Government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund,…continue »