Basildon University Hospital
Hospital in Basildon, Essex
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Basildon University Hospital is an acute general hospital in Basildon, Essex. It is managed by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Coordinates51.5579°N 0.4517°E
| Basildon University Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust | |
Basildon University Hospital | |
  Shown in Essex | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex, England |
| Coordinates | 51.5579°N 0.4517°E |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | National Health Service |
| Type | General |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| History | |
| Founded | 31 March 1973 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
History
The hospital was built by Sir Lindsay Parkinson & Company,[1] and opened in 1973.[2][3] Facilities which it replaced included St. Andrew's Hospital in Billericay which subsequently became a regional plastic surgery and rehabilitation unit.[4] The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, which was built at a cost of £60 million, was opened by Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Basildon University Hospital in July 2007.[5]
Performance
The Care Quality Commission rated Basildon University Hospital overall as good.[6]
