13th November 2009
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trusts newly opened
has won a prestigious Building Better Healthcare award for Best Use
of Visual Art in Healthcare, having been shortlisted in three
categories. The two other categories, for Best Hospital
Design and Best Interior Design, both received
commendations.
The award was
presented by TV personality Hardeep Singh Koli to Bob Pepper, the
Trusts Director of Facilities and Estates, and to Joanna Espiner of
arts consultancy Willis Newson, at a ceremony held at The Brewery
in London yesterday, Thursday 12th November.
Now in its 11th year, the BBH Awards raise the bar in healthcare
building design, by recognising and celebrating all the best
achievers from across the field: the people, the products and the
projects that have excelled at improving the healthcare environment
during the past 12 months.
On winning the award, Bob Pepper said: I am especially
delighted that the work of the Trust has been recognised in this
way. It brought together artists, staff who work in the
building, patients, local school children and the Trusts charity,
Above and Beyond, who funded this arts initiative. It has
really set a new standard for how we are improving the patient
environment for the future.
Dr Graham Rich, the Trusts Chief Executive, adds: It is
well recognised that the environment is important in helping people
get better. I think the use of visual arts in this
impressive, modern hospital is great for patients and for
staff.
