We are taking part in planned emergency preparedness exercises with partner emergency services tomorrow (Thursday 1 October) from 7am to 4pm.
These are test exercises only which are designed to ensure that we, alongside other emergency services, remain fully prepared to respond effectively to a major incident.
Essex Fire Service personnel and vehicles will be at the hospital and staff will be practising putting on specialist suits and practising putting up specialist tents.
Patient care and all services will continue to operate as normal throughout the exercises.
Members of the public who have questions or concerns are encouraged to speak to a member of staff.