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SHINING A LIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH
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ello and welcome to the February issue of ECN. A new study has revealed that the mental wellbeing of Brits is currently at an all-time low, and new research by NICEIC and ELECSA has found that the change to working from home and creating makeshift offices in kitchens or spare bedrooms with poor lighting is making matters worse. Two thirds of those surveyed admitted poor home lighting was negatively impacting their concentration levels and making them feel more stressed. Luckily, as record spending on home improvements continues, lighting has become a priority, as almost one in four respondents stated good home lighting made them feel better during the winter months and almost one in three said good lighting made them happier and more energetic. NICEIC and ELECSA have launched their ‘Watt’s the Matter?’ consumer campaign. The campaign
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highlights the positive impact that improvements in home lighting can have on the nation’s collective mood – while warning the public of the importance of using a registered electrical contractor for any planned electrical work. Despite a quarter of those surveyed admitting that the lighting in their home office was either too dark or too light, only 9% have upgraded their lighting to make their home offices as comfortable as possible. This looks set to change, however, with around 65% of Brits surveyed saying upgrading lighting is now just as important to their home as painting, laying new carpets, and buying new furniture. Moving on to this issue, February’s features include Smart Lighting & Lighting Control, Wiring Accessories and UPS & Power Distribution, bringing you the latest from those sectors. This month’s competition is one not to be missed – it’s a Logitech Folio Touch for iPad Pro, courtesy of Timeguard. I hope you enjoy the issue – see you next month!
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