
Âé¶¹¹ú²ú NHS Foundation Trust response to the publication of the final report into the death of Dawn Sturgess:
Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Dawn Sturgess, and all those impacted by the tragic events of 2018. We recognise all those affected by the Novichok incident, and the lasting impact such an event has had on victims, their loved ones and the community of Âé¶¹¹ú²ú.Â
We welcome the findings of the report and are committed to learning from its conclusions and how we can continue to strengthen our response to rare and complex incidents. Continuously learning is essential to ensuring public safety and improving resilience in the future. We will carefully review the recommendations, and remain open and willing to engage with partners, experts and the community as we do so.Â
We are immensely proud of the exceptional professionalism, dedication and compassion shown by all the staff at Âé¶¹¹ú²ú District Hospital throughout the incident in 2018, those who treated the victims, those who responded to the incident and all those who continued to run our normal services under extraordinary circumstances. Their calm, skilled and selfless response during an unprecedented and challenging time stands as a testament to the very highest standards of public service. Their actions not only saved lives but also provided reassurance and strength to a community under immense pressure.
Our thoughts remain with all who have been affected. We remain committed to supporting them and to ensuring that lessons are learned and acted upon.
04 December 2025
Our staff at Âé¶¹¹ú²ú District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.