Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust is a National Health Service (NHS) foundation trust that operates Colchester Hospital and Essex County Hospital, both located in Colchester, Essex, England. The trust provides a comprehensive range of acute and community based services. It also has a significant role in education and research.

History[edit | edit source]

The trust was established in 1993 as the Colchester Hospital Services NHS Trust. In 2008, it achieved foundation trust status and was renamed the Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust. The trust has faced several challenges and controversies over the years, including a major cancer data scandal in 2013.

Services[edit | edit source]

The trust provides a wide range of services, including emergency medicine, surgery, maternity, paediatrics, and cancer care. It also offers a number of specialist services, such as cardiology, neurology, and orthopaedics. The trust's services are supported by a range of clinical support services, including pathology, radiology, and pharmacy.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The trust operates two main hospitals: Colchester Hospital and Essex County Hospital. Colchester Hospital is the larger of the two, with over 600 beds and a wide range of facilities, including a emergency department, intensive care unit, and a maternity ward. Essex County Hospital is a smaller facility, primarily focused on outpatient services.

Performance[edit | edit source]

The trust's performance is monitored by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. In its most recent inspection, the CQC rated the trust as 'requires improvement'.

References[edit | edit source]

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