To ask which SPF to use for the UK

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We're staying in this country this year and going to Wales for a week. I have everything crossed for some sun, ha!

A while ago a health visitor told me that we shouldn't be using anymore than SPF 30 on children as they need the sun. But other threads and info I've read people seem to be sold on factor 50.

What do you use?

I only ever use 50+ for me and ds. I burn stupidly easily (I got burnt sat outside when weather said it was just 16 degrees, so not exactly that hot).
And I won't take any chances with ds either.

A heatwave is utterly irrelevant! It isn't caused by the sun moving closer.

You only get a heat wave in this country if the sun can make its way through the ever present cloud cover.

When was the last time it was too hot and cloudy? A gazillion years ago. In fact when was the last time anyone actually saw the sun, hmmm? Maybe it's moving futher away?