The Care Quality Commission inspected maternity services at the hospital in June.

An inquiry found hospital bosses took too long to address the issue of high levels of gas in its maternity unit.

NHS Trust apologises after staff were exposed to dangerous levels of gas

While bosses admitted the report was "disappointing", a local care home revealed the extra steps it takes to keep residents safe when they visit hospital.

Hospital chiefs blame flawed algorithm for trust's inadequate rating

Bosses at Ipswich Hospital say use of the anaesthetic may leave unsafe levels of nitrous oxide in the air - leading to concerns for patient and staff safety.

Gas and air withdrawn from mums-to-be over safety fears

Police are appealing for information after a wedding ring was stolen from a patient in Basildon Hospital. 

Wedding ring stolen from pensioner in hospital

The husband of a young mother who bled to death at a maternity unit has called for an independent investigation to be launched.

Grieving husband calls for maternity unit inquiry after woman's death

It is hoped this will help to reduce the duration of patients' stays, as well as improving infection control.

Outdated mental health facilities at Basildon hospital to be upgraded 

A surprise inspection by the The Care Quality Commission was carried out in June after six after safety concerns were raised by a whistleblower. It found babies were born in a poor condition in March and April. 

Maternity services at Basildon Hospital rated ‘inadequate’ 

There are plans to merge the trusts that run three of Essex's hospitals - with services being shared Basildon, Broomfield and Southend


Plans to shake-up hospital care in parts of Essex

Found collapsed in the hospital toilets, after days of complaining of being in pain, Lyn O' Reilly died in 2012 at an Essex hospital.

'Serious failings' after patient dies from infection

Dozens of families have contacted ITV London over the treatment of their loved ones at Basildon Hospital.

Basildon Hospital

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