Stay up to date

Explore our blog and see how Light Years Ahead is helping to set new standards for performance, safety and innovation in the lighting industry.
Reception Entrance in Northwick Park Mental Health Hospital with Como Downlights.

Blog: Are fluorescent lights banned?

Are fluorescent lights banned in the UK? Learn what the phase-out means, which lamps are affected, and how Light Years Ahead supports compliant LED lighting.

Case Study: Norton Street Arches

As part of the transformation of the Norton Street arches in Salford, our team was proud to support the project.

Outside view of Northwick Park Hospital in London.

Case Study: Northwick Park Hospital Mental Health Ward, London, NHS

Northwick Park Hospital’s Mental Health Ward recently underwent a significant LED lighting upgrade.

Linear Fitting with LYA Motif

BS 8887-221:2024 – A New Standard for Luminaire Remanufacture

BS 8887-221:2024 is a new code of practice, providing a structured process for the remanufacture of luminaires as part of the broader MADE approach.

Light breaking through clouds.

Circadian Rhythm Lighting: Supporting Wellbeing in Secure Environments

Lighting is more than just visibility. It affects how people feel, behave and recover.

Old Victorian prison landing wing with bars and staircase of high security immigration detention centre with brown cell door in England bright daylight

Meeting Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Lighting Standards

Whether you’re working on a custodial refurbishment or a new build, every fitting must meet strict Ministry of Justice (MoJ) standards.

sun on the background of a blue sky with white clouds

How Blue-Enriched Light Can Reduce Negative Thoughts

By delivering blue-enriched light tuned to the body’s natural rhythms, it helps create environments that reduce negative thoughts, support focus and encourage a more positive mindset.

mental healthcare bedroom environment.

Retrofitting: The smart way to upgrade secure environments

By upgrading existing luminaires with new, efficient technology, you can achieve the performance and compliance of a modern installation without the downtime or disruption of a full replacement project

Case Study: Nuffield Health Ipswich Hospital Retrofit

To maintain high-quality lighting, we worked closely with Nuffield and CBRE to retrofit their original Rotalux bedhead luminaires with sustainable LEDs.

Showing 1–9 of 9 results