WCS Care has introduced an innovative lighting system at Sycamores care home in Sydenham - making it the first care home in the area, and the UK, to retrofit a new circadian lighting system into an older building to improve the wellbeing of residents, especially those living with dementia.

The new lights, which mimic natural daylight patterns, have already led to significant improvements in residents' sleep, mood, and interaction.

Changing from bright white light in the day to warm, low, candlelight in the evening - just as sunlight does – the lights align with the body's natural rhythm, or circadian cycle.

"In one of our residents, we saw daytime sleeping drop dramatically, and they became more engaged and relaxed," said Ed Russell, Chief Executive of WCS Care.

"We're seeing calmer e

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