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The death rate among patients admitted as emergencies at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital was 40 per cent above the national average

Shocking death toll at flagship hospital

October: NHS trust is rated 'good' in glowing report by watchdog
Now: Catalogue of failings in care and hygiene is revealed

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