CQC Downgrades Basildon University Hospital Rating
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has lowered the rating of Basildon University Hospital from "requires improvement" to "inadequate" after inspecting its medical care and urgent and emergency services between December 2024 and March 2025.
Basildon University Hospital, operated by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, underwent an inspection as part of the CQC's ongoing monitoring of its services.
- The hospital's urgent and emergency services were inspected for the first time since the merger that formed Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
- The CQC rated the services "inadequate" overall, citing concerns about safety and leadership.
- The hospital was rated as "requires improvement" for effectiveness, caring, and responsiveness.
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Author's summary: CQC downgrades hospital rating due to safety concerns.
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