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Drowning victim's mum feels 'heard' as PM responds to water safety campaign

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A man and a woman stand in front of 10 Downing Street's door with framed newspaper articles.

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Drowning victim's mother feels heard after Prime Minister responds to water safety campaign

Overview

Vanessa Abbess, whose 17-year-old son Joe drowned off Bournemouth Beach in 2023, has expressed gratitude after receiving a response from the prime minister regarding a water safety campaign. Alongside other bereaved families, she delivered a letter to Downing Street calling for a water safety minister and greater action to prevent drowning. The prime minister stated that the government would continue working with the National Water Safety Forum on a new Drowning Prevention Strategy.

Key points

  • Vanessa Abbess delivered a letter to Downing Street with other bereaved families calling for a water safety minister and increased education.
  • Her 17-year-old son Joe and 12-year-old Sunnah Khan both drowned off Bournemouth Beach in May 2023.
  • The campaign is also supported by Simon Haycock, whose son Sam died in a reservoir in 2021, and the National Water Safety Forum.
  • The prime minister thanked the families and stated the government will continue working on a new Drowning Prevention Strategy.
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