While having fun in the sun.

The following tips do not replace professional advice; however, they may be of interest to offer ideas for staying safer and cooler in summer, especially where there is a heatwave.

People often share how much better they feel when it's a nice day and the sun shines. It's great to find things which don't cost money and can make us feel good. However, as with most things, we need to do a wee bit of a risk assessment to keep ourselves and those we love, including our pets, wildlife and the countryside, safer in summer.

As well as some general tips, there are some useful links to other sources of information which may be of interest.

The following tips do not replace professional advice; however, they may be of interest to offer ideas for staying safer and cooler in summer, especially where there is a heatwave.

Happy summer.