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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 2

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,850
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

MetricValueBenchmark
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%

Photos

Basildon University Hospital - The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre
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Basildon University Hospital - The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre
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Basildon University Hospital - The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre
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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

  • Top hospital — Basildon

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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