On Tuesday 2 September we are running a training exercise outside the Emergency Department at North Devon District Hospital to test our emergency procedures.

We are acting out a situation where casualties may have been exposed to hazardous materials. You may notice people dressed in suits as well as decontamination equipment.

If you see this – don’t be alarmed. It’s purely an exercise and won’t have an impact on any of our services.

The exercise involves NDDH staff, partners from the Ministry of Defence, and volunteers.

The Royal Devon has a range of emergency plans in place and this exercise is part of our regular training, which ensures we’re well prepared to respond to the disruptions and challenges associated with emergency situations.

Please respect the privacy of participants by refraining from taking and sharing photos or videos of the exercise.