Planned chemical incident training exercise at St George’s
Our emergency department will be carrying out a planned training exercise next week to test how we would respond to a chemical incident.
Ahead of this exercise, which takes place on Tuesday 30 September, we want to reassure people that this is not a real emergency. The exercise is part of national NHS requirements to make sure staff are prepared for all types of incidents and can continue to keep patients, visitors, and colleagues safe.
During the exercise, staff will practise using protective equipment, the specialist decontamination tent, and hazmat suits. You may see unusual activity around the hospital, but please don’t be alarmed – services will continue as normal.
These exercises help us identify any improvements we can make and allow our workforce to build their experience in handling such emergencies. Our plans are tested regularly to ensure they are fit for purpose and to prepare us to respond to any incidents, should they occur.
