Sun Safe Code

Always follow the Sun Safe Code:

• Avoid the sun when most intense, usually between 11am-3pm
• Seek shade whenever possible, particularly when on lunch breaks or having a picnic
• Cover up with tightly woven, loose fitting clothes: long sleeves, trousers, skirts
• Wear a wide brimmed hat and UV sunglasses
• Avoid getting burnt
• Take extra care of babies' and children's delicate skin
• Apply sunscreen regularly using Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 15 or above
• Do not use sunbeds
• Avoid dehydration, carry a water bottle
• Check your skin regularly and report any changes to your doctor immediately
• Be Safe at the Seaside
• Swim only in designed bathing areas marked by red and yellow flags
• Airbed and dinghies should not be used on the sea
• Don't swim straight after a meal
• Look out for advice on notice boards at the beach entrance
• It is safer to swim parallel to the shore where standing depth is nearby
• Always swim in groups of at least 3 or 4
• Children shouldn't swim or paddle without an adult