Staying cool can be a challenge during periods of hot weather, like the one the UK is currently experiencing.
Avoiding exercise or other activity that makes you hotter is also advised but for activities that might be unavoidable, such as taking your dog for a walk, the RSPCA website advises owners to take their pet out in the early morning or late in the evening when it is cooler.
People planning a day out with their dog are advised to check before leaving home whether dogs are allowed and to be mindful that pavements can get extremely hot during warm weather.
Hand fans can be a very useful accessory when out and about in the heat.
Cooling yourself down is key to enjoying yourself during hot weather.
Swimming pools, rivers, lakes, or the sea can be a fun way to cool down when the weather is hot, as these people in London’s Hyde Park found.
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The NHS website advises people to spend time in the shade when the sun is at its strongest between 11am and 3pm from March to October and use at least a factor 30 sunscreen.
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