Nightclubs employing own medic
TREATMENT ON THE SPOT
CITY centre nightclubs are employing a medic to help deal with drunken revellers on Friday and Saturday nights.
Stealth and Rescue Rooms brought in a medical professional because they could be waiting hours for an ambulance to arrive when a reveller hurts themselves.
They say the majority of the treatment carried out has been for minor injuries involving slips, trips and falls as well as drunkenness.
The new move means incidents can be dealt at the clubs without calling 999.
Young people told the Post they welcomed the idea because it could make clubbing safer.
Jamie Rose, 19, a student at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), who lives in Canning Circus, said: “I think it’s a really good idea.
“You hear all sorts about people getting into trouble with drugs and alcohol misuse, so even if it helps save the lives of one person, it is worth it.”
Erin Sinclair, 23, an NTU graduate who has worked in bars, said: “I have seen far too many people in a bad way in bars and clubs, so I think this is good bit of news. I hope it helps make a difference to people.”
Lauren Buckley, 20, of West Bridgford, works. She said: “I have been in the club before and I am glad that this is being done. But at the same time I just wish people were more responsible and did not get in a bad way on nights out. It should not be needed.”
The club has contracted private specialists Nottinghamshire Medical Services.
Kyle Hickman, general manager of Stealth, said: “We’ve found having a trained medic on site has been reassuring for both customers and staff.
“It means we have someone on hand who has the experience to assess and provide treatment quickly.
“On a weekend night, when we’re at our busiest, we could be looking a three-hour wait for an ambulance crew, so having our own medics right here works really well for everyone.
“I’m sure other venues will be looking to follow the lead of Stealth.”
Lee Mclaren, a medic with Nottinghamshire Medical Services, which specialises in music venues and sporting events, said: “We’re there to provide an extra level of support to the staff and have dealt with everything from cuts, sprains, breaks to intoxication and illnesses.
“Often our presence can mean we don’t need to call out an ambulance and we can deal with any time-critical injuries.
“The goal is to either get them into a position to be taken home by a friend or relative, patch them up or, in serious incidents, to stabilise them ready for an ambulance crew to take them off to hospital.”