Anthony Slater [Compatibility Mode]
Light for Sight
NHF - Supporting older people conference 2010 Anthony Slater Lighting Development Manager Thomas Pocklington Trust
Thomas Pocklington Trust l
Registered charity founded in 1958 –
To provide quality housing, care and support services that promote independence and choice for people with sight loss (nine centres)
–
To fund research into the prevention, alleviation and cure of sight loss, disseminate findings and support good practice.
Summary l l l l
Prevalence of sight loss Importance of lighting Lighting adaptations Supporting materials and services
Prevalence of sight loss l
Sight loss is a normal part of ageing – –
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Specific eye conditions can make this worse –
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incidence increases with age
Registerable as sight impaired –
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older people need more light than younger people to achieve the same vision 13 million people in UK over 60
best estimates 800,000 people
Sight loss affects everyday lives of 2 million people in UK
Importance of lighting l l l
Most people with sight loss have some residual vision Lighting can help people to make the most of their vision Housing design, management and maintenance that is good for sight is good for everyone.
Pocklington research l
Findings from home visits – – – – –
l
Low levels of lighting Glare from light fittings Slow adaptation to different levels Poor control Lack of available information / support
Assessments and adaptations to general lighting and task lighting in over 100 homes
Lighting - Top tips l
2 lighting components: – –
l l l l l
General lighting for movement around the home Task lighting for specific activities
Amount of light Diffuse, even lighting, no dark shadows Multiple light points No glare – no direct view of lamp Control – switching and dimming
Daylight l l
Generally liked, energy efficient and free Control with blinds – –
l l l l
Vertical slats control direction of light entering Net curtains can become glare source
Keep curtains clear of window Reduce external obstructions Keep windows clean Light coloured sills and frames reflect light into room
Improve energy efficiency l
Replace incandescent tungsten filament with – –
Compact fluorescent Tungsten halogen
Lighting adaptations l
Improve general lighting levels – – –
l
dimmable high frequency fluorescent in kitchen brighter lamps (CFL) in diffusing shades additional lights
Add task lighting – – –
fluorescent lighting under kitchen cupboards mirror/shaver lights in bathrooms lighting in wardrobes and walk-in cupboards
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Wardrobe
Multiple light sources
Lighting adaptations - Top tips l l l l
Avoid disruption to decoration Use existing fixed wiring points Add lighting track for additional ceiling lights Use existing electrical sockets for task lights –
l
Use micro-trunking for wiring if needed
Convert existing twin sockets to triples
Seven characteristics of good lighting Lighting should always be: ü Appropriate to each person ü Sufficient for activity and orientation ü Even, across different areas ü Adjustable for flexibility ü Energy efficient and sustainable ü Simple to install ü Adaptable for the future.
Lighting good practice guide l l l l
Lighting in new and existing homes Guidance on specification Case studies Checklists
Design, management and maintenance: six key points for sight ü ü ü ü ü ü
Involve people Improve lighting Use colour and contrast Ban clutter Reduce glare Make appliances accessible.
Adaptations good practice guide l l l l l l
Practical guidance Adaptations Involving people Specific spaces Indoors and outside Checklists
Lighting for sight consultancy l l l l l
Existing or proposed schemes Assessment of tenant need Survey of existing or proposed lighting Proposals for lighting adaptations Improved lighting gives: – – –
Increased independence Decreased need for support Reduced maintenance and running costs
Lighting booklet l l l l l l
Advice on lighting Non-technical information Lamps and light fittings General lighting Task lighting Further sources of help
Lighting training l l l l l l
One day workshop Lamps & fittings Demonstrations Practical exercises Case studies Design tools
Lighting for sight consultancy l l l l l
Existing or proposed schemes Assessment of tenant need Survey of existing or proposed lighting Proposals for lighting adaptations Improved lighting gives: – – –
Increased independence Decreased need for support Reduced maintenance and running costs
Light for Sight Strategy Group l
Representatives from professional bodies – – –
l
Social care: COT, SCA, ADASS, COptom Housing: CIH, NHF, HIAs Technical: SLL, RIBA, RICS
Developed Good Practice Framework – –
8 elements for action Endorsed by professional bodies
Good Practice Framework l l l l l l l l
Assessments include sight loss / lighting Information for professionals Information for public Advice for public Skilled installers / electricians Training for professionals Influence future policies / procedures Housing design
Good practice in housing l
l l
Because sight loss is common, design, management and maintenance of people’s homes should address sight loss and aim to make the most of sight Good practice can support activity and independence Good practice for sight loss makes homes safer, more secure and easier to live in.
Contact details Anthony Slater Lighting Development Manager Thomas Pocklington Trust [email protected] www.pocklington-trust.org.uk
NHF - Supporting older people conference 2010 Anthony Slater Lighting Development Manager Thomas Pocklington Trust
Thomas Pocklington Trust l
Registered charity founded in 1958 –
To provide quality housing, care and support services that promote independence and choice for people with sight loss (nine centres)
–
To fund research into the prevention, alleviation and cure of sight loss, disseminate findings and support good practice.
Summary l l l l
Prevalence of sight loss Importance of lighting Lighting adaptations Supporting materials and services
Prevalence of sight loss l
Sight loss is a normal part of ageing – –
l
Specific eye conditions can make this worse –
l
incidence increases with age
Registerable as sight impaired –
l
older people need more light than younger people to achieve the same vision 13 million people in UK over 60
best estimates 800,000 people
Sight loss affects everyday lives of 2 million people in UK
Importance of lighting l l l
Most people with sight loss have some residual vision Lighting can help people to make the most of their vision Housing design, management and maintenance that is good for sight is good for everyone.
Pocklington research l
Findings from home visits – – – – –
l
Low levels of lighting Glare from light fittings Slow adaptation to different levels Poor control Lack of available information / support
Assessments and adaptations to general lighting and task lighting in over 100 homes
Lighting - Top tips l
2 lighting components: – –
l l l l l
General lighting for movement around the home Task lighting for specific activities
Amount of light Diffuse, even lighting, no dark shadows Multiple light points No glare – no direct view of lamp Control – switching and dimming
Daylight l l
Generally liked, energy efficient and free Control with blinds – –
l l l l
Vertical slats control direction of light entering Net curtains can become glare source
Keep curtains clear of window Reduce external obstructions Keep windows clean Light coloured sills and frames reflect light into room
Improve energy efficiency l
Replace incandescent tungsten filament with – –
Compact fluorescent Tungsten halogen
Lighting adaptations l
Improve general lighting levels – – –
l
dimmable high frequency fluorescent in kitchen brighter lamps (CFL) in diffusing shades additional lights
Add task lighting – – –
fluorescent lighting under kitchen cupboards mirror/shaver lights in bathrooms lighting in wardrobes and walk-in cupboards
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Wardrobe
Multiple light sources
Lighting adaptations - Top tips l l l l
Avoid disruption to decoration Use existing fixed wiring points Add lighting track for additional ceiling lights Use existing electrical sockets for task lights –
l
Use micro-trunking for wiring if needed
Convert existing twin sockets to triples
Seven characteristics of good lighting Lighting should always be: ü Appropriate to each person ü Sufficient for activity and orientation ü Even, across different areas ü Adjustable for flexibility ü Energy efficient and sustainable ü Simple to install ü Adaptable for the future.
Lighting good practice guide l l l l
Lighting in new and existing homes Guidance on specification Case studies Checklists
Design, management and maintenance: six key points for sight ü ü ü ü ü ü
Involve people Improve lighting Use colour and contrast Ban clutter Reduce glare Make appliances accessible.
Adaptations good practice guide l l l l l l
Practical guidance Adaptations Involving people Specific spaces Indoors and outside Checklists
Lighting for sight consultancy l l l l l
Existing or proposed schemes Assessment of tenant need Survey of existing or proposed lighting Proposals for lighting adaptations Improved lighting gives: – – –
Increased independence Decreased need for support Reduced maintenance and running costs
Lighting booklet l l l l l l
Advice on lighting Non-technical information Lamps and light fittings General lighting Task lighting Further sources of help
Lighting training l l l l l l
One day workshop Lamps & fittings Demonstrations Practical exercises Case studies Design tools
Lighting for sight consultancy l l l l l
Existing or proposed schemes Assessment of tenant need Survey of existing or proposed lighting Proposals for lighting adaptations Improved lighting gives: – – –
Increased independence Decreased need for support Reduced maintenance and running costs
Light for Sight Strategy Group l
Representatives from professional bodies – – –
l
Social care: COT, SCA, ADASS, COptom Housing: CIH, NHF, HIAs Technical: SLL, RIBA, RICS
Developed Good Practice Framework – –
8 elements for action Endorsed by professional bodies
Good Practice Framework l l l l l l l l
Assessments include sight loss / lighting Information for professionals Information for public Advice for public Skilled installers / electricians Training for professionals Influence future policies / procedures Housing design
Good practice in housing l
l l
Because sight loss is common, design, management and maintenance of people’s homes should address sight loss and aim to make the most of sight Good practice can support activity and independence Good practice for sight loss makes homes safer, more secure and easier to live in.
Contact details Anthony Slater Lighting Development Manager Thomas Pocklington Trust [email protected] www.pocklington-trust.org.uk
