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The Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

CQC rating Requires improvement Last checked 18 February 2026

Location

Heath RoadIpswichIP4 5PD Suffolk council area
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Inspection & rating

Requires improvement Overall rating, report published 18 February 2026
Safe
Requires improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Requires improvement
Well-led
Requires improvement
Last CQC check
18 February 2026
Registered with CQC
1 July 2018

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Departments & services 7

  • Medical care (including older people's care)Requires improvement
  • Urgent and emergency servicesRequires improvement
  • MaternityRequires improvement
  • Services for children & young peopleOutstanding
  • Critical careRequires improvement
  • SurgeryRequires improvement
  • End of life careGood

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CQC rating of The Ipswich Hospital?

The Ipswich Hospital is rated Requires improvement by the Care Quality Commission (report published 18 February 2026). Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Requires improvement.

When was The Ipswich Hospital last inspected?

The most recent CQC check of The Ipswich Hospital took place on 18 February 2026.

Where is The Ipswich Hospital?

The Ipswich Hospital is a hospital at Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD, in the Suffolk council area.

How do I contact The Ipswich Hospital?

Call The Ipswich Hospital on 01473 712233. The website is ipswichhospital.nhs.uk.

Which services at The Ipswich Hospital are rated by CQC?

CQC has rated 7 services at The Ipswich Hospital: Medical care (including older people's care) (Requires improvement), Urgent and emergency services (Requires improvement), Maternity (Requires improvement), Services for children & young people (Outstanding), Critical care (Requires improvement), Surgery (Requires improvement) and 1 more.