Staying Cool BY ROSALIND TULLOCH
In Britain we are notorious for complaining about the British weather. British summertime is filled with rainy days and we bask in the glory of the sunshine when it occasionally arrives. However, recent heatwaves have seen most of the population struggling to stay cool, to avoid sunburn, to sleep at night, and to generally go about their day-today activities without melting. This heat brings a whole host of additional problems for disabled people of course, as many have medication to keep cool, body temperatures to regulate and hot wheelchairs or mobility aids to contend with. Here are some great products that will hopefully help keep you cool this summer.
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Parrot bay Frozen Cocktails
It wouldn’t feel like summer if you weren’t basking in the sun sipping a frozen cocktail, right? Parrot Bay offer a great range of different cocktails, from margaritas and mojitos, to daiquiris and pina coladas. No one has the energy to mix up cocktails even in cooler weather, so being able to just pop these in the freezer and pull them out when you fancy a cold tipple is perfect. DrinkSupermarket.com | £2.99
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Picnic Cooler Bag
Voted the best overall cool bag for 2022 by the Independent, this Eleanor Bowmer cool bag not only keeps everything super cool thanks to its insulated lining, but it looks great too. With plenty of storage pockets and a removable shoulder strap and carry handle, you can’t go wrong when using this bag for a picnic in the park. JohnLewis.com | £29.95
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Ice Towel
This clever towel is small and lightweight, and easy to carry around in your bag. To activate its cooling temperature you simply need to get it wet and it will stay cool for up to two hours. The perfect companion to wrap around your shoulders or mop your brow on a hot summer’s day. FindMeAGift.co.uk | £8.99
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Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion
This lotion is infused with peppermint essence oil from Norfolk to offer a cooling and softening lotion that will keep your tootsies much more comfortable in the heat. This lotion is a real treat for your feet as it will also have them smelling great and feeling soft and supple too. BodyShop.com | £9
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