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Lighting and design for professionals and support services

Thomas Pocklington Trust is keen to work with health, social care and housing practitioners to promote the need for action on good lighting and design at home for people with sight loss.

Small changes to lighting and design can make big differences to people's lives but lack of information, and caution about electrical works, can mean that practical guidance is rarely provided.

In response to this issue, Thomas Pocklington Trust provides a range of services for professionals and support services to help them meet the challenge of providing appropriate housing for people with sight loss. Whether you are an architect, a social landlord, or a local authority, our resources and consultancy services can help you.

Why professionals and support services should be concerned...
Why professionals and support services should be concerned...
Improved lighting will help all older people as well as younger people with particular eye conditions.
 
Specialist training on lighting the homes of people with sight loss
Specialist training on lighting the homes of people with sight loss
This practical one-day training programme will enable participants to undertake full lighting audits and develop a detailed specification for adaptations to domestic lighting in the homes of older people and people with sight loss.
 
Design guide
Design guide
Thomas Pocklington Trust, in association with Habinteg (the Housing Association for disabled people), has produced a design guide for developing housing for people with sight loss.
 
Other lighting and design publications
Other lighting and design publications
Research and development is a central part of Thomas Pocklington Trust's work, and lighting and design is a key aspect of this.
 
Lighting consultancy services
Lighting consultancy services
Thomas Pocklington Trust has launched its lighting consultancy service to share its experience and expertise with social landlords and other organisations to improve lighting at home for older people and people with sight loss.
 
Further information
Further information
We are constantly developing our range of services to professionals, and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements with you further.