In April 2004, we became one of the first ten NHS foundation trusts in the country, with the creation of a Council of Governors comprising local elected members meaning we could work much more closely with our local community to address and deliver their needs.

Local people, patients and staff can become members of the Trust and have a say in the healthcare services we provide. We have more than 10,000 public members and 4,000 staff members.

Foundation status gives us have more control over how we spend our money and plan our services. We remain firmly part of the NHS and are subject to NHS standards, performance ratings and inspections. We are accountable to our Council of Governors and regulated by the independent regulator of foundation trusts, Monitor.

We have always put a high value on training and education and, in 1997, we were awarded the status of Associate Teaching Hospital by the Royal Free University College London Medical School. In 2002, the Secretary of State for Health conferred University Hospital status.

The following are Geographic Alternative phone numbers available for Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals:

TRUST CONTACT INFORMATION

Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Switchboard: 0845 155 3111 = 01268 524 900

The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC)
Switchboard 0845 155 3111 = 01268 524 900

Orsett Hospital
Switchboard: 0845 155 3111 = 01268 524 900

St Andrew’s Centre
Telephone: 01277 626570

APPOINTMENT CENTRE

Telephone: 0845 155 3111 = 01268 524 900
Opening hours: 8am – 7pm, Monday to Friday. 9am – 1pm, Saturday

The Day Unit

Basiildon Day Unit: 0845 155 3111 (ext 8181) = 01268 524 900

Orsett Day Unit: 0845 155 3111 (ext 2253) = 01268 524 900

A&E DEPARTMENT

0845 155 3111 (ext 3489) = 01268 524900

THE PHARMACY

Basildon University Hospital Dispensary:
Telephone: 0845 155 3111 ext 3410 = 01268 524 900
Fax: 01268 598690

Orsett Hospital Dispensary:
Telephone: 0845 155 3111 ext 2279 = 01268 524 900
Fax 01268 592210

The Essex Cardiothoracic Dispensary:
Telephone: 0845 155 3111 ext 4015 = 01268 524900
Fax 01268 534105

PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

Telephone: 0845 155 3111 ext 3242 = 01268 524 900

FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP OFFICE

01268 598 975

FUNDRAISING

Telephone: 01268 524900 ext 3201/3202

E-MAIL

Freedom of Information OfficE: foi@btuh.nhs.uk
Caldicott Guardian: diane.sarkar@btuh.nhs.uk
Foundation Membership Office: foundation@btuh.nhs.uk
Fundraising: charity@btuh.nhs.uk