More than 1,200 chocolates have been handed out to healthcare workers.

Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties gave the Lindt treats out for International Nurses' Day across various hospitals.

One of the hospitals included in the thank you gesture was Southampton General Hospital.

It was a way for the construction company to show appreciation to those working in the healthcare sector.

Taylor Wimpey thanks healthcare staff with sweet gesture across hospitalsTaylor Wimpey thanks healthcare staff with sweet gesture across hospitals (Image: Supplied) Roz Wells, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, said: "We're proud to celebrate the work nurses do around the world this International Nurses' Day and hope the staff at the hospitals enjoy their treats.

"Nurses are incredibly essential, yet undervalued and awareness days such as these remind us just where we would be without their dedication.

"Delivering these treats is our humble way of saying thank you to all the nurses and medical staff who tirelessly care for our communities."

Taylor Wimpey also has a key worker discount for workers to buy new build properties.