The challenge
The hospital’s main theatre was operating with equipment that was over 30 years old. Initially, the hospital, managed by the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust, had allocated a modest budget for a light refurbishment to refresh the look and feel of the theatre. However, following an on-site survey by Bender UK, it was identified that the existing systems no longer aligned with current compliance standards. While the infrastructure had served the hospital for many years, a full upgrade was recommended to ensure continued safety and operational consistency.
Given the funding constraints, the challenge was demonstrating the strategic need for a more extensive upgrade. This included helping the trust’s clinical and estates teams put forward a compelling case to secure board-level investment.
