Integra delivers wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton after Banksy artwork sale
Integra delivers wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton after Banksy artwork sale
Credit: University Hospital Southampton
"To be awarded this contract was a huge privilege, and we’ve enjoyed working with UHS to provide staff with a relaxing environment to enjoy breaks from their hectic and challenging work."
Integra delivers wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton after Banksy artwork sale
Modular building specialist Integra has created new wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton, in a project made possible with proceeds from the auction of Banksy’s artwork Game Changer.
The Banksy artwork was gifted to Southampton Hospitals Charity in May 2020 during the height of the Covid pandemic.
Following its £16.7m sale at auction – a record for a Banksy artwork - Integra was awarded a contract to deliver a wellbeing hub for NHS staff working at University Hospital Southampton (UHS), one of a number of projects funded by Game Changer.
The bespoke building features an open plan gymnasium, relaxation lounge, kitchen, changing and shower facilities as well as multi-purpose rooms where groups can come together to rest or take part in team building activities, which are all free for staff to use.
Staff can also utilise a cycle parking area, promoting a key initiative in the Trust’s sustainability work and commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.
Credit: University Hospital Southampton
Modular building specialist Integra has created new wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton, in a project made possible with proceeds from the auction of Banksy’s artwork Game Changer.
The Banksy artwork was gifted to Southampton Hospitals Charity in May 2020 during the height of the Covid pandemic.
Following its £16.7m sale at auction – a record for a Banksy artwork - Integra was awarded a contract to deliver a wellbeing hub for NHS staff working at University Hospital Southampton (UHS), one of a number of projects funded by Game Changer.
The bespoke building features an open plan gymnasium, relaxation lounge, kitchen, changing and shower facilities as well as multi-purpose rooms where groups can come together to rest or take part in team building activities, which are all free for staff to use.
Staff can also utilise a cycle parking area, promoting a key initiative in the Trust’s sustainability work and commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.
Banksy’s Game Changer shows a child choosing to play with a caped toy nurse instead of more traditional superhero figures.
Proceeds from its £16.7m sale were distributed to more than 40 healthcare organisations and charities across the UK, funding projects which an emphasis on mental health and wellbeing. One of those projects was the new wellbeing facility at University Hospital Southampton.
Steve Harris, Chief People Officer at University Hospital Southampton, said: “We are enormously grateful for the donation received to build spaces that will enable our UHS staff to have dedicated areas to rest, recharge and reflect.
“The wellbeing projects will also provide a legacy to staff who continue every day to go above and beyond for all of us.”
The new wellbeing facility was officially opened on Wednesday 5 July, as part of national celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the NHS.
Throughout its 25-year history, East Yorkshire-based Integra has developed a nationwide reputation for excellence in the design, construction and fit-out of modular buildings for a wide range of uses, including education, sport, leisure, healthcare and commercial operations.
