Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a National Health Service (NHS) foundation trust that operates several hospitals in the Essex region of England. The trust was established in 2004 and provides a wide range of acute medical services to the local population.
History[edit | edit source]
The Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was established in 2004, following the merger of Basildon Hospital and Thurrock Hospital. The trust was granted university hospital status in 2014, reflecting its commitment to teaching and research.
Services[edit | edit source]
The trust provides a wide range of acute medical services, including emergency medicine, surgery, maternity care, and paediatrics. It also offers specialist services in cardiology, neurology, and oncology.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The trust operates three main hospitals:
- Basildon University Hospital, which is the trust's main site and provides a full range of services.
- Orsett Hospital, which provides outpatient and diagnostic services.
- Thurrock Community Hospital, which provides a range of community health services.
Performance[edit | edit source]
The trust has been rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The CQC praised the trust for its effective, caring, and responsive services.
Research and Education[edit | edit source]
The trust has a strong commitment to medical research and education. It is affiliated with the University of Essex and the Anglia Ruskin University, and offers training placements for medical students and junior doctors.
See Also[edit | edit source]
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
 | This United Kingdom hospital article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
