Shadow health minister backs new lighting technology

Shadow health minister Andy Burnham is backing a new infection-control lighting technology developed by MHA Lighting.

Developed in Atherton, the technology is designed to help NHS Trusts prevent deadly superbugs.

The Labour MP for Leigh met with employees at MHA Lighting to learn more about how the lighting is helping in the fight against hospital acquired infections.

The LED technology has been designed as a fully sealed unit to stop dust, bacteria and dead insects from gathering around warm light fittings and spreading superbugs.

Upon visiting MHA Lighting in Atherton, Burnham said, “Energy efficient lighting helps save the NHS money and reduces a Trust’s carbon footprint. Most importantly the money saved can be directly ploughed back into frontline patient services.

“Trusts are always seeking ways to free up money for clinical care and the battle against superbugs is continuous. MHA Lighting seems to be in possession of a product that can help the NHS on both these fronts.”

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