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flag Colchester Hospital rated "requires improvement" or "inadequate" in 2025 for unsafe care, staffing shortages, and poor safety practices.

flag A Care Quality Commission inspection in April and May 2025 found Colchester Hospital's medical and emergency care rated "requires improvement" or "inadequate," citing unsafe conditions, staffing shortages, poor infection control, and delayed incident responses. flag The hospital faces ongoing challenges with patient safety, including overcrowding, unsecured hazardous materials, and inadequate mental health admissions. flag Despite staff compassion, patients reported long waits, poor communication, and ineffective discharge planning. flag The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has launched recruitment efforts, updated policies, and introduced new training and electronic records to address concerns, with leadership emphasizing urgent improvements and commitment to patient safety.

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