Healthcare and care home lighting in Tyne and Wear
Healthcare lighting covers GP surgeries, clinics, dental and veterinary practices and care homes, where good colour rendering, low glare and easy-clean fittings matter. We cover Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.
Healthcare and care home lighting work in Tyne and Wear
In Tyne and Wear care homes, softer corridor lighting at night with presence control helps residents move around safely.
Surgeries and care homes in Tyne and Wear need work planned around patients and residents, so we phase room by room and keep escape routes lit.
What's included
- Low-glare corridor and night lighting in care settings
- Certification and records for your fire risk assessment
- Emergency lighting kept live throughout the works
- Sealed, wipe-clean LED panels for treatment and clinical rooms
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Typical budgets for Tyne and Wear, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £55 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £75 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 50 LED panels and 12 emergency fittings in a surgery, about £3,050 – £8,850 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear
Emergency lighting in Tyne and Wear falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.
Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments) asks for new general lighting to average at least 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt, or to use the LENI method. The 2026 edition raises this to more than 105 for work under it from 24 March 2027.
Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
- Blaydon
- Brunswick
- Byker
- Castletown
- Longbenton
Healthcare and care home lighting FAQs for Tyne and Wear
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
All of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Tyne and Wear?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Tyne and Wear must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
What lighting suits a care home at night?
Low-level, low-glare lighting in corridors and en-suites helps residents move safely at night without waking them fully. Presence-controlled night settings are common.
Can you work while the surgery is open?
Yes, room by room or after hours, keeping escape routes and emergency lighting working throughout.