About our hospitals - Basildon University Hospital
Whether you are coming for an outpatient appointment or need to stay in hospital, here is some information to help you to prepare.
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Whether you are coming for an outpatient appointment or need to stay in hospital, here is some information to help you to prepare.
Please expand each section to find out more.
Level C, AMU East.
Call 01268 598404.
Clinics are open between 8am and 8pm.
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Level C, Main building.
Call 01268 394620.
Visiting times are between 2pm and 7pm.
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Level C, Main building.
Call 01268 394632.
Visiting times are between 11am and 7pm.
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Brentwood Community Hospital.
Call 01277 695285.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
Level B, In Cardiothoracic Centre.
Call 01268 394216.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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General Surgical.
Level A, Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 394604.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Acute Respiratory/Medicine.
Level A.
Call 01268 391803 or 01268 392849.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Based Within A,E, C.
Call 01268 821826.
Post Natal.
Level B, Maternity Block.
Call 01268 394596.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Surgical.
Level D, Cardiothoracic Centre.
Call 01268 394370.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Intensive Care.
Level C, Cardiothoracic Centre.
Call 01268 394272.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Intensive Care.
Level A, Middle Block.
Call 01268 394628.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Surgery.
Back of Hospital, Opposite Cardiothoracic Centre Car Park.
Call 01268 598173.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
Level A, in Katherine Monk ward.
Call 01268 392877.
Gynaecology.
Level D, Maternity Block.
Call 01268 598030.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
Gastro.
Level C, Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 394622.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Renal.
Level D, Middle Block Main Hospital.
Call 01268 394636.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Level A, old block.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Call 01268 394528.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Care of the Elderly.
Level B, Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 394618.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Level C, Level C, new block in Lionel Cosin ward.
Call 01268 593151.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
Level C, Level C, new block in Lionel Cosin ward.
Call 01268 394608.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
Vascular.
Level A, Middle Block towards Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 524900 extension 5084.
Discharge team extension 5070.
Vascular Scanning lab extension 3578.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Brentwood Community Hospital.
Call 01277 695168.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
Orthopaedic.
Level A, Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 598480.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Coronary Care.
Level A, Middle Block Main Hospital.
Call 01268 394595.
Visiting times are between 1pm and 2.30pm / 3pm and 8pm.
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Level A, by Corner of Jubilee ward.
Trauma and Orthopaedic.
Call 01268 394806.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Level A, Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 394606.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Medical.
Level A, Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 394626.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Maternity.
Level C, Maternity Block.
Call 01268 594598.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
Critical care.
Level A, Middle Block in the main hospital.
Call 01268 598032.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Acute medicine.
Level A, main building.
Call 01268 598813.
Visiting times are between 11am and 7pm.
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Orthopaedic.
Level A, Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 394610.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Level C, new block.
Care of the Elderly.
Call 01268 394608.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Care of the Elderly.
Level B, Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 394612.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Palliative Care.
Level B.
Call 01268 394614.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Maternity.
Level D, Maternity Block.
Call 0300 443 5555.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Maternity.
Level A, Maternity Block.
Call 01268 593402.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Level C, Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 391727 or 3032.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Acute Respiratory/Medicine.
Level C, Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 394624.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Children's A&E.
Call 01268 821827.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Stroke.
Level B, Jubilee Wing.
Call 01268 394616.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Paediatrics, emergency.
Level C, Maternity Block.
Call 01268 598086.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Paediatrics, medical.
Level A, Maternity Block.
Call 01268 593510.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Angiograms.
Level B, Cardiothoracic Centre.
Call 01268 394209.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Level B, within SRU.
Call 01268 394603.
Clinic hours are open between 8am and 8pm.
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Overflow ward.
Level A, old block.
Call 01268 394886.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Level B, old block.
Surgical.
Call 01268 821660.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Day stay.
Level B, In Cardiothoracic Centre.
Call 01268 394147.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Brentwood Community Hospital.
Call 01277 695138.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
Paediatric, surgery.
Level A, Maternity Block.
Call 01268 593520.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Medical.
Level D, Middle Block Main Hospital.
Call 01268 394634.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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Delivery (low risk).
Level D, Maternity Block.
Call 01268 394597.
Visiting times are between 11am and 8pm.
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You can also download the Basildon Hospital map - level by level [pdf] 507KB.
Please also use the wayfinding boards and directions when you arrive on-site.
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From A13
Take the A176 turn off (Five Bells roundabout).
Take the Basildon exit (follow the hospital A&E sign).
Continue on this road. Basildon University Hospital is on your left-hand side.
From A127
Take the Basildon (A176) turn off towards Basildon Town Centre.
The route to the hospital is clearly marked with red hospital A&E signs.
From A12
Take the A130 turn off towards Basildon.
Continue on the A130 until it merges onto the A13.
Take the A176 turn off (Five Bells roundabout).
Take the Basildon exit (follow the hospital A&E sign).
Continue on this road.
Basildon University Hospital is on your left-hand side.
If you are using public transport, use the Traveline website to plan your journey.
If you need help with the cost of traveling to and from our hospitals or anywhere that offers healthcare, visit the NHS healthcare travel cost scheme website.
The Costa shop in the main entrance is open:
Monday to Friday - 7am to 8pm.
Saturday to Sunday - 8am to 7pm.
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The coffee bar in the main restaurant is open 7.30am–8pm, serving drinks and snacks.
A range of hot and cold foods including sandwiches, salad, fruit and snacks is served in the main restaurant:
Breakfast: 7.30am to 10.30am, Monday to Sunday
Lunch: 11.45am to 2pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm to 4.30pm on Saturday and Sunday
Dinner: 5.30pm to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 5pm to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday
View accessibility information about this area on the AccessAble website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/mid-and-south-essex-nhs-foundation-trust/basildon-university-hospital/access-guides/the-retreat.
The League of Friends tea bars offer hot and cold drinks, filled rolls and snacks.
Outpatient department: 10am to 3pm Monday to Thursday, and 10am to 1pm on Friday
Antenatal department: 9am to 1pm Monday to Friday
The café is open 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 9.30am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday serving a range of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, toasted sandwiches and snacks.
Outpatients (Boots The Chemist) in the main entrance concourse, open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank holidays (excluding Christmas Day and New Years Day) open 9.30am to 2.30pm.
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The Marks and Spencers (M&S) shop is open:
Monday to Friday - 7am to 9pm
Saturday - 7am to 8pm
Sunday - 8am to 8pm.
Monday to Friday - 7am and 8pm.
Saturday and Sunday - 8am to 7pm.
Monday - 8am to 5.30pm.
Tuesday to Thursday - 9am to 5.30pm.
Friday - 8am to 5.30pm.
Saturday - 12noon to 4pm.
Sunday - closed.
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Located on Level C in the main reception area. The office is open 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, closed weekends and bank holidays.
Call: 01268 524900 ext 3606.
The Cashier's Offices provide a range of services to patients and visitors including:
Hospital Travel Cost Scheme
Patients can make claims for reimbursement of travel costs related to receiving NHS treatment, through a referral by a doctor or dentist, if in receipt of a qualifying benefit.
Concessionary parking permit
To assist patients, relatives and carers who need to visit the hospital regularly and frequently, concessionary parking is available in certain circumstances and car parking passes can be issued. The refundable deposit of £5 can be paid for these passes at the General Cashier's Office.
Payment of prescription charges
Patients who receive an invoice for prescription items they received at the hospital can pay by cash, cheque or credit card at the General Cashier's Office.
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Toilets
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You can find all the information about parking methods and charges, free parking permits and Blue Badge holder parking on our parking information page