It’s official. It was just announced on bbc news 24 that today is the hottest july day since 1906. I feel lethargic and achey. Now, far be it for me to tell anyone what to do, but I understand that my site might be read by parents with kids with cp. If so, I should point out that it may be hard for your child to say if he or she is uncomfortable. When I was little, I disliked complaining about such things.

It is easy for me to escape the heat and ask for drinks. For some – say kids who use special wheelchairs with adapted seats (which are prone to get hot) – it might not be s easy. I’m sure such parents know all this already, but I thought I should point it out. Please be aware of these factors.