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Hospitals · Southend-on-Sea

Southend University Hospital

Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, SS0 0RY

CQC: Requires improvementActive source record

MAKE YOUR VISIT EASIER

Contact, travel and your visit

Plan around the exact appointment location. The registered address can differ from the entrance or department you need.

Opening and appointment times

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Accessibility and facilities

Check step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support, interpreters and any help you need before travelling.

Ask about access arrangements

Nearby places use the directory’s map reference point, which may be a postcode centre. Distances are approximate straight lines, not walking routes. Check the entrance, route and current arrangements.

Nearby transport stops

Bus stops within 1 km; rail and other access points within 3 km. A listed stop does not confirm a current timetable.

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Mapped parking nearby

  • Car Park EMapped car park · GeminiAbout under 100 m in a straight line
  • Car Park FMapped car park · GeminiAbout 100 m in a straight line
  • Car Park DMapped car park · GeminiAbout 200 m in a straight line

These are nearby mapped car parks, not confirmed visitor parking for this service. Check access restrictions, charges, hours and Blue Badge arrangements with the operator.

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Published parking and facility figures

Historical hospital reporting. These figures do not establish current parking tariffs or available spaces.

2024/25 hospital site

Reported designated disabled parking spaces

60 spaces

60 spaces was reported for “Reported designated disabled parking spaces”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Reported designated disabled parking spaces

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.

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2024/25 hospital site

Historical average hourly visitor parking charge

1.3 GBP per hour

1.3 GBP per hour was reported for “Historical average hourly visitor parking charge”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Historical average hourly visitor parking charge

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital. Publisher average hourly charge is the price of a three-hour stay divided by three; aggregated sites can report the highest site charge. It is not today’s tariff.

Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method

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2024/25 hospital site

Reported parking spaces, all users

1,461 spaces

1,461 spaces was reported for “Reported parking spaces, all users”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Reported parking spaces, all users

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.

Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method

What to expect and prepare

Prepare for your visit
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Questions about visiting Southend University Hospital

What are the opening and visiting times?

Verified opening hours are not included in this directory record. Check the service’s website or call 01702435555 before travelling. Individual wards can have different visiting arrangements.

Do I need an appointment or referral?

Contact the service to confirm the booking or referral route for the exact care you need. Published activity and waiting figures do not show current appointment availability.

Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?

Check the service’s current parking instructions. Nearby map listings are separate from on-site visitor parking; neither a map entry nor historical parking figures confirm a space, price or Blue Badge concession today.

How can I arrange help with access or communication?

Contact the service before your visit and explain the help you need. Ask about the exact entrance, step-free routes, toilets, hearing support or interpretation; facilities are not inferred from the type of service.

What can I learn about Southend University Hospital?

The recorded overall CQC rating is “Requires improvement”, dated 17 September 2025. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.

UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS

Care and access: the published picture

Start with the topics that matter to you. Each card explains one published measure; the date and reporting group show what it covers.

Inpatient experience at this hospital site

Patients’ survey responses about care at this hospital site.

2025 survey hospital site

Patients’ overall hospital experience

7.9 out of 10

7.9 out of 10 was reported for “Patients’ overall hospital experience”. Adult inpatients’ reported experience, scored out of 10 and adjusted by the publisher for age, sex and admission route. Higher scores mean more positive experiences; small differences do not establish a better hospital.

Definition and source

Published measure: Overall experience

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 7.59.1 out of 10.

Adult inpatient survey: hospital-site results · Coverage and method

2025 survey hospital site

Being treated with respect and dignity

8.9 out of 10

8.9 out of 10 was reported for “Being treated with respect and dignity”. Adult inpatients’ reported experience of respect and dignity, scored out of 10. This describes the survey group and reporting unit shown, rather than every patient’s care.

Definition and source

Published measure: Respect and dignity

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.79.6 out of 10.

Adult inpatient survey: hospital-site results · Coverage and method

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If you brought medication with you to hospital, were you able to take it when you needed to?

8 out of 10

8 out of 10 was reported for “If you brought medication with you to hospital, were you able to take it when you needed to?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: If you brought medication with you to hospital, were you able to take it when you needed to?

Reported sample: 70.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 7.19.3 out of 10.

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20208.2 out of 10
20217.9 out of 10
20227.3 out of 10
20237.8 out of 10
20246.9 out of 10
20258 out of 10
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2025 survey hospital site

Did you get enough help from staff to eat your meals?

7.9 out of 10

7.9 out of 10 was reported for “Did you get enough help from staff to eat your meals?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Did you get enough help from staff to eat your meals?

Reported sample: 40.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 6.69.5 out of 10.

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20246.8 out of 10
20257.9 out of 10

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Were you able to get hospital food outside of set mealtimes? This could include additional food if you missed set mealtimes due to operations/procedures or another reason.

5.1 out of 10

5.1 out of 10 was reported for “Were you able to get hospital food outside of set mealtimes? This could include additional food if you missed set mealtimes due to operations/procedures or another reason.”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Were you able to get hospital food outside of set mealtimes? This could include additional food if you missed set mealtimes due to operations/procedures or another reason.

Reported sample: 46.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: Somewhat worse.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 4.98 out of 10.

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20245.3 out of 10
20255.1 out of 10

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During your time in hospital, did you get enough to drink?

9.2 out of 10

9.2 out of 10 was reported for “During your time in hospital, did you get enough to drink?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: During your time in hospital, did you get enough to drink?

Reported sample: 116.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.910 out of 10.

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20209.4 out of 10
20219.1 out of 10
20229.4 out of 10
20239.5 out of 10
20249.6 out of 10
20259.2 out of 10

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When you asked doctors questions, did you get answers you could understand?

8.5 out of 10

8.5 out of 10 was reported for “When you asked doctors questions, did you get answers you could understand?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: When you asked doctors questions, did you get answers you could understand?

Reported sample: 112.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.19.4 out of 10.

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20208.7 out of 10
20218.5 out of 10
20228.2 out of 10
20238.5 out of 10
20248 out of 10
20258.5 out of 10

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Did you have confidence and trust in the doctors treating you?

8.9 out of 10

8.9 out of 10 was reported for “Did you have confidence and trust in the doctors treating you?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Did you have confidence and trust in the doctors treating you?

Reported sample: 120.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.59.7 out of 10.

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20209 out of 10
20218.8 out of 10
20228.6 out of 10
20238.8 out of 10
20248.4 out of 10
20258.9 out of 10

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When doctors spoke about your care in front of you, were you included in the conversation?

8.2 out of 10

8.2 out of 10 was reported for “When doctors spoke about your care in front of you, were you included in the conversation?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: When doctors spoke about your care in front of you, were you included in the conversation?

Reported sample: 119.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: Somewhat worse.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.19.6 out of 10.

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20208.4 out of 10
20218.3 out of 10
20228.3 out of 10
20238.2 out of 10
20248.3 out of 10
20258.2 out of 10

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When you asked nurses questions, did you get answers you could understand?

8.3 out of 10

8.3 out of 10 was reported for “When you asked nurses questions, did you get answers you could understand?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: When you asked nurses questions, did you get answers you could understand?

Reported sample: 111.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 89.4 out of 10.

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20208.7 out of 10
20218.1 out of 10
20228.3 out of 10
20238.6 out of 10
20248.3 out of 10
20258.3 out of 10

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Did you have confidence and trust in the nurses treating you?

8.9 out of 10

8.9 out of 10 was reported for “Did you have confidence and trust in the nurses treating you?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Did you have confidence and trust in the nurses treating you?

Reported sample: 122.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.49.6 out of 10.

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20208.9 out of 10
20219 out of 10
20228.6 out of 10
20239 out of 10
20248.6 out of 10
20258.9 out of 10

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When nurses spoke about your care in front of you, were you included in the conversation?

8.3 out of 10

8.3 out of 10 was reported for “When nurses spoke about your care in front of you, were you included in the conversation?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: When nurses spoke about your care in front of you, were you included in the conversation?

Reported sample: 118.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: Somewhat worse.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.29.4 out of 10.

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20208.4 out of 10
20218.6 out of 10
20228.4 out of 10
20238.9 out of 10
20248.2 out of 10
20258.3 out of 10

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How did you feel about the length of time you were on the waiting list before your admission to hospital?

Not reported

There is no usable published value for this measure in the selected release.

Definition and source

Published measure: How did you feel about the length of time you were on the waiting list before your admission to hospital?

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01).

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20246.6 out of 10
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In your opinion, were there enough nurses on duty to care for you in hospital?

6.9 out of 10

6.9 out of 10 was reported for “In your opinion, were there enough nurses on duty to care for you in hospital?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: In your opinion, were there enough nurses on duty to care for you in hospital?

Reported sample: 122.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 6.78.7 out of 10.

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20207.6 out of 10
20217 out of 10
20226.4 out of 10
20237.2 out of 10
20246.5 out of 10
20256.9 out of 10

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Thinking about your care and treatment, were you told something by a member of staff that was different to what you had been told by another member of staff?

7.4 out of 10

7.4 out of 10 was reported for “Thinking about your care and treatment, were you told something by a member of staff that was different to what you had been told by another member of staff?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Thinking about your care and treatment, were you told something by a member of staff that was different to what you had been told by another member of staff?

Reported sample: 111.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 6.98.7 out of 10.

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20207.8 out of 10
20218.3 out of 10
20227.9 out of 10
20237.9 out of 10
20247 out of 10
20257.4 out of 10

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To what extent did staff looking after you involve you in decisions about your care and treatment?

6.6 out of 10

6.6 out of 10 was reported for “To what extent did staff looking after you involve you in decisions about your care and treatment?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: To what extent did staff looking after you involve you in decisions about your care and treatment?

Reported sample: 119.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: Somewhat worse.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 6.68 out of 10.

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20206.8 out of 10
20216.7 out of 10
20226.3 out of 10
20236.8 out of 10
20246.4 out of 10
20256.6 out of 10

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How much information about your condition or treatment was given to you?

8.6 out of 10

8.6 out of 10 was reported for “How much information about your condition or treatment was given to you?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: How much information about your condition or treatment was given to you?

Reported sample: 116.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.29.6 out of 10.

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20208.8 out of 10
20218.5 out of 10
20228.4 out of 10
20238.7 out of 10
20248.5 out of 10
20258.6 out of 10

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Did you feel able to talk to members of hospital staff about your worries and fears?

7.4 out of 10

7.4 out of 10 was reported for “Did you feel able to talk to members of hospital staff about your worries and fears?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Did you feel able to talk to members of hospital staff about your worries and fears?

Reported sample: 95.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 6.98.8 out of 10.

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20207.3 out of 10
20217.3 out of 10
20227.5 out of 10
20237.3 out of 10
20247.2 out of 10
20257.4 out of 10

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Were you given enough privacy when being examined or treated?

9.7 out of 10

9.7 out of 10 was reported for “Were you given enough privacy when being examined or treated?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Were you given enough privacy when being examined or treated?

Reported sample: 117.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: Somewhat better.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 9.29.7 out of 10.

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20209.5 out of 10
20219.5 out of 10
20229.7 out of 10
20239.4 out of 10
20249.4 out of 10
20259.7 out of 10

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Do you think the hospital staff did everything they could to help control your pain?

8.8 out of 10

8.8 out of 10 was reported for “Do you think the hospital staff did everything they could to help control your pain?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Do you think the hospital staff did everything they could to help control your pain?

Reported sample: 93.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.19.6 out of 10.

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20209 out of 10
20219.2 out of 10
20228.8 out of 10
20238.5 out of 10
20248.4 out of 10
20258.8 out of 10

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Were you able to get a member of staff to help you when you needed attention?

7.8 out of 10

7.8 out of 10 was reported for “Were you able to get a member of staff to help you when you needed attention?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Were you able to get a member of staff to help you when you needed attention?

Reported sample: 106.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 7.69 out of 10.

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20208.5 out of 10
20218 out of 10
20227.8 out of 10
20238.3 out of 10
20247.9 out of 10
20257.8 out of 10

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Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Language needs (e.g. translation, braille)

Not reported

There is no usable published value for this measure in the selected release.

Definition and source

Published measure: Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Language needs (e.g. translation, braille)

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01).

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Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Cultural needs (e.g. same gender staff)

Not reported

There is no usable published value for this measure in the selected release.

Definition and source

Published measure: Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Cultural needs (e.g. same gender staff)

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01).

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Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Religious needs (e.g. space to pray / meditate)

Not reported

There is no usable published value for this measure in the selected release.

Definition and source

Published measure: Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Religious needs (e.g. space to pray / meditate)

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01).

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Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Accessibility needs (e.g. mobility needs, room adaptations)

7.9 out of 10

7.9 out of 10 was reported for “Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Accessibility needs (e.g. mobility needs, room adaptations)”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Accessibility needs (e.g. mobility needs, room adaptations)

Reported sample: 42.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 710 out of 10.

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Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Dietary needs (e.g. medical, allergy, vegan)

8.1 out of 10

8.1 out of 10 was reported for “Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Dietary needs (e.g. medical, allergy, vegan)”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Dietary needs (e.g. medical, allergy, vegan)

Reported sample: 37.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 6.39.5 out of 10.

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Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Mental health needs (e.g. a quiet space, emotional support)

Not reported

There is no usable published value for this measure in the selected release.

Definition and source

Published measure: Thinking about your care and treatment, did hospital staff take into account the following individual needs? Mental health needs (e.g. a quiet space, emotional support)

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01).

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Before being admitted onto a virtual ward, did hospital staff give you information about the risks and benefits of continuing your treatment on a virtual ward?

Not reported

There is no usable published value for this measure in the selected release.

Definition and source

Published measure: Before being admitted onto a virtual ward, did hospital staff give you information about the risks and benefits of continuing your treatment on a virtual ward?

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01).

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Were you given enough information about the care and treatment you would receive while on a virtual ward?

Not reported

There is no usable published value for this measure in the selected release.

Definition and source

Published measure: Were you given enough information about the care and treatment you would receive while on a virtual ward?

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01).

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To what extent did staff involve you in decisions about leaving the hospital?

6.1 out of 10

6.1 out of 10 was reported for “To what extent did staff involve you in decisions about leaving the hospital?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: To what extent did staff involve you in decisions about leaving the hospital?

Reported sample: 116.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 5.97.6 out of 10.

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20206.3 out of 10
20216.4 out of 10
20226.7 out of 10
20236.6 out of 10
20245.8 out of 10
20256.1 out of 10

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To what extent did hospital staff involve your family or carers in decisions about you leaving the hospital?

5.2 out of 10

5.2 out of 10 was reported for “To what extent did hospital staff involve your family or carers in decisions about you leaving the hospital?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: To what extent did hospital staff involve your family or carers in decisions about you leaving the hospital?

Reported sample: 87.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 4.86.9 out of 10.

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Did hospital staff discuss with you whether you would need any additional equipment in your home, or any changes to your home, after leaving the hospital?

8 out of 10

8 out of 10 was reported for “Did hospital staff discuss with you whether you would need any additional equipment in your home, or any changes to your home, after leaving the hospital?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Did hospital staff discuss with you whether you would need any additional equipment in your home, or any changes to your home, after leaving the hospital?

Reported sample: 55.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 79.6 out of 10.

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20208.1 out of 10
20218.2 out of 10
20228.3 out of 10
20238.7 out of 10
20247.8 out of 10
20258 out of 10

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Were you given enough notice about when you were going to leave hospital?

6.1 out of 10

6.1 out of 10 was reported for “Were you given enough notice about when you were going to leave hospital?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Were you given enough notice about when you were going to leave hospital?

Reported sample: 120.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: Worse.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 6.17.9 out of 10.

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20206.6 out of 10
20216.6 out of 10
20226.7 out of 10
20236.6 out of 10
20246.2 out of 10
20256.1 out of 10

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Before you left the hospital, were you given any information about what you should or should not do after leaving the hospital? This includes any verbal, written or online information.

7.5 out of 10

7.5 out of 10 was reported for “Before you left the hospital, were you given any information about what you should or should not do after leaving the hospital? This includes any verbal, written or online information.”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Before you left the hospital, were you given any information about what you should or should not do after leaving the hospital? This includes any verbal, written or online information.

Reported sample: 114.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 79 out of 10.

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20207 out of 10
20217.9 out of 10
20227.5 out of 10
20237.1 out of 10
20247.1 out of 10
20257.5 out of 10

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To what extent did you understand the information you were given about what you should or should not do after leaving the hospital?

8.7 out of 10

8.7 out of 10 was reported for “To what extent did you understand the information you were given about what you should or should not do after leaving the hospital?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: To what extent did you understand the information you were given about what you should or should not do after leaving the hospital?

Reported sample: 84.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.49.6 out of 10.

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20218.9 out of 10
20228.9 out of 10
20239 out of 10
20248.7 out of 10
20258.7 out of 10

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Before you left the hospital, were your family or carers given the information they needed to care for you at home?

5.9 out of 10

5.9 out of 10 was reported for “Before you left the hospital, were your family or carers given the information they needed to care for you at home?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Before you left the hospital, were your family or carers given the information they needed to care for you at home?

Reported sample: 74.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 5.17.5 out of 10.

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Thinking about any medicine you were to take at home, were you given any of the following?

4.2 out of 10

4.2 out of 10 was reported for “Thinking about any medicine you were to take at home, were you given any of the following?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Thinking about any medicine you were to take at home, were you given any of the following?

Reported sample: 87.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 3.55.5 out of 10.

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20204.5 out of 10
20214.4 out of 10
20224 out of 10
20234 out of 10
20244.1 out of 10
20254.2 out of 10

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How would you rate the quality of information you were given, while you were on the waiting list to be admitted to hospital? This includes verbal, written or online information.

Not reported

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Definition and source

Published measure: How would you rate the quality of information you were given, while you were on the waiting list to be admitted to hospital? This includes verbal, written or online information.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01).

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20246.5 out of 10
2025Not reported

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Before you left the hospital, did you know what would happen next with your care?

6.6 out of 10

6.6 out of 10 was reported for “Before you left the hospital, did you know what would happen next with your care?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Before you left the hospital, did you know what would happen next with your care?

Reported sample: 104.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 5.77.7 out of 10.

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20206.3 out of 10
20216.2 out of 10
20226.2 out of 10
20236.5 out of 10
20245.7 out of 10
20256.6 out of 10

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Did hospital staff tell you who to contact if you were worried about your condition or treatment after you left hospital?

7.1 out of 10

7.1 out of 10 was reported for “Did hospital staff tell you who to contact if you were worried about your condition or treatment after you left hospital?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Did hospital staff tell you who to contact if you were worried about your condition or treatment after you left hospital?

Reported sample: 104.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 6.78.8 out of 10.

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20207.6 out of 10
20217.3 out of 10
20225.7 out of 10
20236.9 out of 10
20246.1 out of 10
20257.1 out of 10

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Did hospital staff discuss with you whether you may need any further health or social care services after leaving the hospital? Please include any services from a physiotherapist, community nurse or GP, or assistance from social services or the voluntary sector.

6.9 out of 10

6.9 out of 10 was reported for “Did hospital staff discuss with you whether you may need any further health or social care services after leaving the hospital? Please include any services from a physiotherapist, community nurse or GP, or assistance from social services or the voluntary sector.”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

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Published measure: Did hospital staff discuss with you whether you may need any further health or social care services after leaving the hospital? Please include any services from a physiotherapist, community nurse or GP, or assistance from social services or the voluntary sector.

Reported sample: 64.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 6.69.3 out of 10.

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20208.8 out of 10
20217.7 out of 10
20228 out of 10
20237.9 out of 10
20247.9 out of 10
20256.9 out of 10

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After leaving the hospital, did you get enough support from health or social care services to help you recover or manage your condition? Please include any services from a physiotherapist, community nurse or GP, or assistance from social services or the voluntary sector.

7 out of 10

7 out of 10 was reported for “After leaving the hospital, did you get enough support from health or social care services to help you recover or manage your condition? Please include any services from a physiotherapist, community nurse or GP, or assistance from social services or the voluntary sector.”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: After leaving the hospital, did you get enough support from health or social care services to help you recover or manage your condition? Please include any services from a physiotherapist, community nurse or GP, or assistance from social services or the voluntary sector.

Reported sample: 71.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 5.27.5 out of 10.

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20246.3 out of 10
20257 out of 10

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Overall, did you feel you were treated with kindness and compassion while you were in the hospital?

8.6 out of 10

8.6 out of 10 was reported for “Overall, did you feel you were treated with kindness and compassion while you were in the hospital?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Overall, did you feel you were treated with kindness and compassion while you were in the hospital?

Reported sample: 121.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: Somewhat worse.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.59.7 out of 10.

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20239.1 out of 10
20248.7 out of 10
20258.6 out of 10

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Overall, did you feel you were treated with respect and dignity while you were in the hospital?

8.9 out of 10

8.9 out of 10 was reported for “Overall, did you feel you were treated with respect and dignity while you were in the hospital?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Overall, did you feel you were treated with respect and dignity while you were in the hospital?

Reported sample: 119.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.79.6 out of 10.

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20209 out of 10
20219.2 out of 10
20228.8 out of 10
20239.1 out of 10
20248.8 out of 10
20258.9 out of 10

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Overall, how was your experience while you were in the hospital? Please give your answer on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means you had a very poor experience and 10 means you had a very good experience.

7.9 out of 10

7.9 out of 10 was reported for “Overall, how was your experience while you were in the hospital? Please give your answer on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means you had a very poor experience and 10 means you had a very good experience.”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Overall, how was your experience while you were in the hospital? Please give your answer on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means you had a very poor experience and 10 means you had a very good experience.

Reported sample: 121.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 7.59.1 out of 10.

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20208.1 out of 10
20217.9 out of 10
20227.7 out of 10
20238.2 out of 10
20247.7 out of 10
20257.9 out of 10

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How long do you feel you had to wait to get to a bed on a ward, after you arrived at the hospital?

6.4 out of 10

6.4 out of 10 was reported for “How long do you feel you had to wait to get to a bed on a ward, after you arrived at the hospital?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: How long do you feel you had to wait to get to a bed on a ward, after you arrived at the hospital?

Reported sample: 117.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 5.48.7 out of 10.

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20207.1 out of 10
20215.5 out of 10
20225.1 out of 10
20236.2 out of 10
20245.5 out of 10
20256.4 out of 10

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Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Noise from other patients

5.7 out of 10

5.7 out of 10 was reported for “Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Noise from other patients”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Noise from other patients

Reported sample: 121.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 5.28.1 out of 10.

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20235.9 out of 10
20246 out of 10
20255.7 out of 10

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Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Noise from staff

8.7 out of 10

8.7 out of 10 was reported for “Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Noise from staff”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Noise from staff

Reported sample: 121.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 7.79.3 out of 10.

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20238.3 out of 10
20248 out of 10
20258.7 out of 10

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Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Hospital lighting

8.4 out of 10

8.4 out of 10 was reported for “Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Hospital lighting”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Hospital lighting

Reported sample: 121.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 7.79.2 out of 10.

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20238.6 out of 10
20247.4 out of 10
20258.4 out of 10

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Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Room temperature

8.3 out of 10

8.3 out of 10 was reported for “Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Room temperature”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? Room temperature

Reported sample: 121.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: Worse.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.49.9 out of 10.

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20238.5 out of 10
20248.2 out of 10
20258.3 out of 10

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Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? I was not prevented from sleeping

3.2 out of 10

3.2 out of 10 was reported for “Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? I was not prevented from sleeping”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Were you ever prevented from sleeping at night by any of the following? I was not prevented from sleeping

Reported sample: 121.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 2.85.2 out of 10.

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20233.5 out of 10
20242.5 out of 10
20253.2 out of 10

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How clean was the hospital room or ward that you were in?

8.5 out of 10

8.5 out of 10 was reported for “How clean was the hospital room or ward that you were in?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: How clean was the hospital room or ward that you were in?

Reported sample: 122.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.39.6 out of 10.

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20209.2 out of 10
20219.1 out of 10
20228.9 out of 10
20238.7 out of 10
20248.4 out of 10
20258.5 out of 10

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Did you get enough help from staff to wash or keep yourself clean?

7.6 out of 10

7.6 out of 10 was reported for “Did you get enough help from staff to wash or keep yourself clean?”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Did you get enough help from staff to wash or keep yourself clean?

Reported sample: 88.

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 7.19.3 out of 10.

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20208.5 out of 10
20217.5 out of 10
20228.1 out of 10
20238 out of 10
20247.4 out of 10
20257.6 out of 10

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Admission to hospital

Not reported

There is no usable published value for this measure in the selected release.

Definition and source

Published measure: Admission to hospital

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01).

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Kindness and compassion

8.6 out of 10

8.6 out of 10 was reported for “Kindness and compassion”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Kindness and compassion

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: Somewhat worse.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.59.7 out of 10.

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The hospital and ward

7.2 out of 10

7.2 out of 10 was reported for “The hospital and ward”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: The hospital and ward

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 6.98.3 out of 10.

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Basic needs

7.6 out of 10

7.6 out of 10 was reported for “Basic needs”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Basic needs

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 79.1 out of 10.

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Doctors

8.5 out of 10

8.5 out of 10 was reported for “Doctors”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Doctors

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 8.39.5 out of 10.

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Nurses

8.1 out of 10

8.1 out of 10 was reported for “Nurses”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Nurses

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 89.1 out of 10.

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Your care and treatment

8 out of 10

8 out of 10 was reported for “Your care and treatment”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Your care and treatment

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 7.88.9 out of 10.

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Individual needs

Not reported

There is no usable published value for this measure in the selected release.

Definition and source

Published measure: Individual needs

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01).

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Virtual wards

Not reported

There is no usable published value for this measure in the selected release.

Definition and source

Published measure: Virtual wards

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01).

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Leaving hospital

6.6 out of 10

6.6 out of 10 was reported for “Leaving hospital”. Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units.

Definition and source

Published measure: Leaving hospital

Adults aged 16+ who stayed overnight, mainly discharged in November 2025; excludes maternity and psychiatric units. Scores standardised by admission route, age and sex. Higher scores indicate more positive reported experience. Published comparison bands concern most other reporting units, not a direct significance test between two selected providers. Do not rank providers or add up comparison bands. Unreported questions can reflect fewer than 30 responses; missing scores are not zero. Source reporting unit: Southend Hospital (RAJ01). Publisher comparison band: About the same.

Publisher 95% expected range (not a confidence interval around this score): 6.27.8 out of 10.

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Hospital environment: PLACE assessments

Assessments of the hospital environment, separate from clinical outcomes.

2025 hospital site

Cleanliness assessment

98.3%

98.3% was reported for “Cleanliness assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.

Definition and source

Published measure: Cleanliness assessment

2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.

PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method

2025 hospital site

Combined Food assessment

95.4%

95.4% was reported for “Combined Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.

Definition and source

Published measure: Combined Food assessment

2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.

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2025 hospital site

Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment

95.1%

95.1% was reported for “Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.

Definition and source

Published measure: Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment

2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.

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2025 hospital site

Dementia assessment

75.9%

75.9% was reported for “Dementia assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.

Definition and source

Published measure: Dementia assessment

2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.

PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method

2025 hospital site

Disability assessment

76.7%

76.7% was reported for “Disability assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.

Definition and source

Published measure: Disability assessment

2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.

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2025 hospital site

Organisation Food assessment

99%

99% was reported for “Organisation Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.

Definition and source

Published measure: Organisation Food assessment

2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.

PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method

2025 hospital site

Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment

86.4%

86.4% was reported for “Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.

Definition and source

Published measure: Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment

2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.

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2025 hospital site

Ward Food assessment

94.7%

94.7% was reported for “Ward Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.

Definition and source

Published measure: Ward Food assessment

2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.

PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method

For your decision Check the facilities and access arrangements relevant to your visit.

Hospital estate, parking and facilities

Reported estate and practical facilities information for this hospital site.

2024/25 hospital site

Reported designated disabled parking spaces

60 spaces

60 spaces was reported for “Reported designated disabled parking spaces”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Reported designated disabled parking spaces

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.

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2024/25 hospital site

Reported electric vehicle charging points

6 points

6 points was reported for “Reported electric vehicle charging points”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Reported electric vehicle charging points

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.

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2024/25 hospital site

Reported gross internal floor area

97,549

97,549 m² was reported for “Reported gross internal floor area”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Reported gross internal floor area

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.

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2024/25 hospital site

Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog

1,376,718 GBP

1,376,718 GBP was reported for “Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.

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Historical average hourly visitor parking charge

1.3 GBP per hour

1.3 GBP per hour was reported for “Historical average hourly visitor parking charge”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Historical average hourly visitor parking charge

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital. Publisher average hourly charge is the price of a three-hour stay divided by three; aggregated sites can report the highest site charge. It is not today’s tariff.

Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method

2024/25 hospital site

Reported isolation rooms

6 rooms

6 rooms was reported for “Reported isolation rooms”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Reported isolation rooms

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.

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Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog

1,358,593 GBP

1,358,593 GBP was reported for “Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.

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Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog

15,763,395 GBP

15,763,395 GBP was reported for “Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.

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2024/25 hospital site

Reported parking spaces, all users

1,461 spaces

1,461 spaces was reported for “Reported parking spaces, all users”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Reported parking spaces, all users

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.

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2024/25 hospital site

Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog

8,771,825 GBP

8,771,825 GBP was reported for “Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.

Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method

2024/25 hospital site

Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities

80 rooms

80 rooms was reported for “Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.

Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method

2024/25 hospital site

Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities

60 rooms

60 rooms was reported for “Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.

Definition and source

Published measure: Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities

Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: SOUTHEND HOSPITAL (RAJ01); MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.

Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method

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About this service

Recorded care types
Hospitals, Community and therapy services, Maternity and women’s health
Local authority area
Southend-on-Sea
Funding information
NHS organisation — confirm the service’s funding
Registered provider
Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone in source record
01702435555
NHS organisation code
RAJ01
CQC identifier
RAJ01

Registered specialisms

  • Services for everyone

These are specialisms in the regulatory record. They do not confirm that a particular treatment, assessment or place is currently available.

CQC inspection evidence

Keep the publication date and assessed service in view. Ratings are reproduced as categories; they are not averaged into a score.

AssessmentRatingPublished
EffectiveRequires improvement17 September 2025
ResponsiveRequires improvement17 September 2025
Well-ledRequires improvement17 September 2025
OverallRequires improvement17 September 2025
SafeRequires improvement17 September 2025
CaringGood17 September 2025
Ratings for specific services and population groups (50)
AssessmentRatingPublished
Services for children & young people
Safe
Good17 September 2025
Services for children & young people
Responsive
Requires improvement17 September 2025
Services for children & young people
Well-led
Requires improvement17 September 2025
Services for children & young people
Caring
Good17 September 2025
Services for children & young people
Effective
Requires improvement17 September 2025
Services for children & young people
Overall
Requires improvement17 September 2025
Maternity
Effective
Requires improvement16 January 2025
Maternity
Safe
Requires improvement16 January 2025
Maternity
Overall
Requires improvement16 January 2025
Maternity
Well-led
Requires improvement16 January 2025
Maternity
Caring
Good16 January 2025
Maternity
Responsive
Good16 January 2025
Urgent and emergency services
Safe
Requires improvement17 September 2025
Urgent and emergency services
Overall
No Approved Rating17 September 2025
Urgent and emergency services
Well-led
Requires improvement17 September 2025
Urgent and emergency services
Responsive
No Approved Rating17 September 2025
Diagnostic imaging
Safe
Requires improvement23 December 2022
Diagnostic imaging
Responsive
Requires improvement23 December 2022
Diagnostic imaging
Well-led
Requires improvement23 December 2022
Critical care
Safe
Requires improvement2 August 2016
Outpatients
Responsive
Requires improvement6 March 2020
Surgery
Safe
Requires improvement1 December 2021
Surgery
Responsive
Requires improvement1 December 2021
Surgery
Well-led
Requires improvement1 December 2021
Surgery
Overall
Requires improvement1 December 2021
Medical care (including older people's care)
Safe
Requires improvement27 October 2023
Medical care (including older people's care)
Effective
Requires improvement27 October 2023
Medical care (including older people's care)
Well-led
Requires improvement27 October 2023
Medical care (including older people's care)
Overall
Requires improvement27 October 2023
Urgent and emergency services
Effective
Requires improvement6 March 2020
Outpatients
Safe
Good6 March 2020
Outpatients
Caring
Good6 March 2020
Outpatients
Well-led
Good6 March 2020
Outpatients
Overall
Good6 March 2020
Urgent and emergency services
Caring
Good6 March 2020
Critical care
Effective
Good2 August 2016
Critical care
Caring
Good2 August 2016
Critical care
Responsive
Good2 August 2016
Critical care
Well-led
Good2 August 2016
Critical care
Overall
Good2 August 2016
Medical care (including older people's care)
Responsive
Good6 March 2020
Medical care (including older people's care)
Caring
Good6 March 2020
End of life care
Safe
Good24 April 2018
End of life care
Effective
Good24 April 2018
End of life care
Caring
Good24 April 2018
End of life care
Responsive
Good24 April 2018
End of life care
Well-led
Good24 April 2018
End of life care
Overall
Good24 April 2018
Surgery
Effective
Good1 December 2021
Surgery
Caring
Good1 December 2021

Regulated activities

  • Assessment or medical treatment for persons detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
  • Diagnostic and screening procedures
  • Family planning
  • Maternity and midwifery services
  • Surgical procedures
  • Termination of pregnancies
  • Treatment of disease, disorder or injury

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