https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/sun-safety/Recent content in sun safety on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 21 Jul 2026 11:18:29 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/follow-the-11am-rule-to-stay-safe-in-the-heat-ukhsa-advises/Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:18:29 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/follow-the-11am-rule-to-stay-safe-in-the-heat-ukhsa-advises/As summer temperatures rise, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reminded families of a simple yet vital guideline to stay safe in the heat: avoid direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm, when UV levels are at their highest. This advice is part of a wider set of recommendations aimed at helping people cope with the above-average temperatures forecasted by the Met Office. Heat poses a particular risk to children and older adults, but anyone spending time outdoors can be affected if precautions aren’t taken.