Basildon University Hospital - The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre
📍 Basildon
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1899 · private
About
Basildon University Hospital is home to The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC), a renowned centre of excellence for cardiac and thoracic care. The CTC provides a comprehensive range of services to patients, from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and ongoing support. The centre boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care. The team works collaboratively to ensure each patient receives a personalised treatment plan tailored to their individual needs. Patients can expect a compassionate and supportive environment throughout their healthcare journey at The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. The centre is committed to providing clear communication and involving patients in every step of their care.
- Legal name
- Basildon University Hospital - The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 68 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 31 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — Basildon
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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