Hospitals are some of the most complex environments to design lighting for. They operate around the clock, combining clinical precision, patient comfort, and strict safety standards under one roof. Good lighting isn’t just about visibility — it’s about wellbeing, compliance, and efficiency.
At Trojan Lighting, we understand how the right design and technology can transform healthcare estates. Here are some of the most common lighting challenges in hospitals and how they can be solved.
Balancing Visibility and Comfort
Hospital lighting must provide clarity for medical teams while maintaining a calm atmosphere for patients. Too much brightness causes discomfort; too little affects clinical accuracy.
Trojan designs lighting schemes in line with CIBSE LG2 and NHS HTM guidance, using low-glare luminaires and controlled illumination to suit every space — from theatres to recovery wards. The result is a safer, more comfortable environment for everyone.
Maintaining Compliance and Safety
Healthcare facilities must meet strict standards such as BS 5266 for emergency lighting. Manual testing can be time-consuming and disruptive to daily operations.
Trojan’s intelligent self-test and wireless emergency systems automate testing and reporting, giving estates teams real-time data on compliance and performance while reducing maintenance demands.
Reducing Energy and Maintenance Costs
Rising energy costs and sustainability targets are driving hospitals to modernise their lighting infrastructure.
Trojan’s LED retrofit and remanufacture programmes deliver up to 75% energy savings while extending the life of existing fittings. With LiFePO₄ batteries and long-life LEDs, maintenance costs fall and operational continuity improves — all while supporting NHS Net Zero goals.
Adapting to Complex Estates
Most hospital estates include a mix of buildings from different eras, each with unique electrical systems.
Trojan’s smart control platforms — including Mymesh, DALI-2, and Casambi — enable wireless control, dimming, and monitoring across entire estates without rewiring. Lighting automatically adjusts to occupancy and daylight, keeping systems efficient and future-ready.
Lighting Designed for Healthcare
From patient rooms to plant rooms, Trojan’s healthcare lighting solutions are designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and comfort — helping hospitals deliver better care, reduce costs, and meet sustainability targets.
