You may have noticed that it has been somewhat warm over the last few days as most of the UK was gripped by a heatwave. While for many the hot weather was either a welcome break from the usual July drizzle and for others a mild incovenience, for charities supporting vulnerable people and animals it was important to get their message about how to cope in hot weather out there.
Here are some of the best bits of charity content that were shared on Twitter:
Dog's Trust offered tips to keep pets stimulated, without them overheating.
If you're finding it too hot for walkies we've got the answer! We've had a chat with our Behaviour team to find top #tips to keep your dog entertained during the #HeatWaveUK with mentally stimulating games!
— Dogs Trust (@DogsTrust) July 26, 2018
Here is what they suggest https://t.co/IgYFcUKsek pic.twitter.com/gaI2QN6XPg
Scope raised awareness of the protective headwear available in its shops.
Hope you are all looking after yourselves during this #HeatwaveUk. Make sure you've got the right summer accessories, like this lovely sunhat. If not, pop into your local Scope shop for a summertime bargain. https://t.co/I45JBMTJ0f pic.twitter.com/7gwn2qwj1E
— Scope (@scope) July 26, 2018
MS Society was just one of the health charities offering tips on staying cool.
Today is set to be a scorcher! If you're living with #MS, take extra care - the hot temperatures can affect your symptoms. We asked people with MS for their top tips on staying cool: https://t.co/5t3JqvnSJh
— MS Society UK (@mssocietyuk) July 26, 2018
How are you coping with the heat? #Heatwaveuk #heatwave pic.twitter.com/OYxxhKHMHu
London Zoo shared footage of how it was helping its animals to keep cool - probably not ideal to try this at home though (unless you have micropigs, in which case please send us pics of them enjoying a mud bath) .
As the #heatwave continues, Kiri's loving her mud bath! #summer #HeatwaveUK #WednesdayMotivation pic.twitter.com/xsfOd52EQj
— ZSL London Zoo (@zsllondonzoo) July 25, 2018
Age UK used an infographic to share tips for helping other people during the heatwave.
Temperatures are set to peak on Thursday and Friday in the UK. Please RT our #heatwaveuk tips to raise awareness of how you can support older people in the hot weather. For more advice, visit our website: https://t.co/UQyraIdl4p pic.twitter.com/dpbFW5Vi5y
— Age UK (@age_uk) July 25, 2018
RNIB reminded people that eyes need protecting as well as skin with this adorable and attention-grabbing picture.
With the #HeatwaveUK continuing, #UV will be high in much of the UK today, so don't forget to protect your eyes with your #ShadesForSight https://t.co/FEyGeP0l0F pic.twitter.com/xBc92TjgQq
— RNIB (@RNIB) July 25, 2018
Cats Protection were obviously prepared with this video of tips for keeping cats cool. Their Twitter feed includes some great examples of places cats are hanging out to stay cool.
A reminder of some great ways to keep your cats cool during #HeatwaveUK. How does your cat keep their temperature down? Tweet us your favourite #CoolForCats photos and we'll RT some of our favs! pic.twitter.com/TwSfXLxgKT
— Cats Protection (@CatsProtection) July 24, 2018
And with the weather set to break it's not too early to get out some advice on dealing with thunder storms, and Dogs Trust has done just that.
Some of us might still be enjoying the but #thunderstorms are forecast across the UK Here’s some #toptips to help your dog cope https://t.co/Dv3FQhhKhQ
— Dogs Trust (@DogsTrust) July 27, 2018
Storms not made it to you? Check our advice for keeping your canine cool https://t.co/AKH9eFVmyE #HeatwaveUK pic.twitter.com/lHyRLatSwV
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