Bedhead luminaires from Whitecroft Lighting have been installed in the new Stonehouse Hospital in Lanarkshire. The luminaires were specified for their ability to meet demanding requirements for lighting performance while complementing the décor of the wards.The £3.7m project for NHS Lanarkhire marks a new era for care of the elderly in Lanarkshire and was the first NHS project in Scotland to successfully use the PPP (Public Private Partnership) for a smaller scale development. It is designed to provide high quality accommodation for elderly people receiving long term care and includes a wide range of outpatient services.
Given the possibility of long term stays for patients, great attention has been paid to the design of the single and twin-bed en-suite rooms. To that end, the lighting plays a significant role in creating a positive lit environment that enhances the recovery process. Florence luminaires further enhance the space by providing both stylish design and flexible performance to meet varying lighting needs.
"The Florence luminaire was selected for its ability to provide superior illumination performance to the requirements of CIBSE LG2, as well as its aesthetic appeal," commented Bob Brotherton of building services contractors FES. "We looked at a number of designs and the Florence luminaire was the best technical solution for meeting the bed space lighting requirements. It also has in built control functions to meet the requirements of SHTM 2014, the Scottish Health Technical Memorandum relating to electrical interference," he continued.
Florence is a wall-mounted bedhead light which incorporates a 54W T5 lamp for general uplighting and a 53W T5 downlighter for reading. The two lamps can be switched independently so that patients can adjust the lighting to meet their needs.
Florence has been designed for ease of cleaning, with smooth curves and no crevices for accumulation of dirt. The body is constructed from extruded aluminium with a polyester paint finish. Ease of maintenance is also built into the design; using easily removable diffusers and a steel gear tray with plug and socket connection.
