Lights.

[Drawweight]

I’ve found I need more illumination even with a pair of led magnifying glasses.

At present I’ve nicked my wife’s craft light but I grudge forking out 90 quid on one for myself.

https://www.craftlights.co.uk/acatalog/Sewing_Lamp...

What do other people use?

[defblade]

When I want plenty of light close-up, I have one of these:
https://ylplight.com/en/katalog/1/panda-2m-cri/
(You will need an 18650 battery + charger, or that site sell micro-usb rechargable ones - you lose mAh capacity for that feature, though).

The high CRI is especially useful with paint work - it picks out flaws like you wouldn't believe (and I'd often rather it didn't! )

[Ladders]

Could you just buy a daylight bulb and screw into a normal posable lamp?