Arson youths stone paramedics
EUROPEAN SCANNING CENTRE IS STILL OPERATING AN MRI SERVICE
TWO yobs torched a boat and car after they had earlier hurled stones at paramedics.
North Wales Police has launched an appeal for information after detailing how two youths went on a crime spree in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, overnight.
They first threw stones at paramedics who were moving cones out of the middle of a road, before a boat moored in the dry dock near Caernarfon Castle was badly damaged when it was set alight.
A car was later torched in the nearby North Penrallt street, and police believe the same two youths are responsible.
A police spokesman said: “We are appealing for information after two youths caused two fires and attacked an ambulance crew in Caernarfon overnight.
“At 1.34am we received a request for assistance on South Road. An ambulance crew had to stop to remove cones blocking the road, and upon exiting the vehicle, they were attacked by two teenagers hurling stones at them.
“It is believed that the same two teenagers set a large boat alight at
Castle Hill dry dock at just after 3am, causing considerable damage. Finally, a second request from colleagues at North Wales Fire and Rescue Service came at 3.37am on North Penrallt, where a car had been torched.”
They added: “Parents – do you know where your teenagers were last night? Did they return home in the early hours with their clothes smelling of fuel or smoke?
“Motorists/local residents – do you have any dashcam or CCTV footage that can help us?”
Call 101 with information.
PEOPLE have had to adjust to a new normal during the coronavirus crisis, but there is a risk that many might avoid going to the doctors if they have a pain or health concern.
However, there are still people available to help, including European Scanning Centre.
European Scanning Centre is an MRI centre based in Cardiff Gate Business Park and prides itself on its relaxed and friendly environment. The centre, which contains the only Open and Upright MRI Scanner in Wales, has been carefully designed with the patient’s comfort in mind.
Like many businesses, it has adapted its service to the current situation to ensure that it can continue to operate and scan people who need an MRI.
PROTECTING PATIENTS
Melanie Jones, radiographer and centre manager at European Scanning Centre, has worked with MRI for more than 28 years and she is on hand to reassure patients.
“The health and safety of our patients, colleagues and the public is always its highest priority. There is no need to be worried to attend for a scan,” said Melanie. “We have taken all necessary precautions to make sure everyone is safe. We are a very small team and ensure contact is minimised.
We wear PPE and everything is constantly sanitised. We disinfect all the equipment after every patient.
“Patients can park right outside the building and we advise to only bring one person with them if needed, so that we can minimize the amount of people in the centre. All plants and magazines have been removed from the centre to minimise cross infection, as well as spacing out the chairs in the waiting room.”
European Scanning Centre also makes sure every patient is well enough for the appointment by asking them a series of questions before the booking is made. For example, if the patient has a cough or has been in contact with someone who has had coronavirus, they have to wait at least two weeks before booking.
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
All of these steps mean the European Scanning Centre can continue to offer patients appointments who need an MRI scan.
Melanie is also keen to stress that the centre is not a hospital but a stand-alone clinic, so this should give everyone peace of mind.
“We are not a hospital and we make sure that all appointments are staggered so patients don’t come in contact with each other,” said Melanie.
If you need an MRI scan, it is recommended to seek advice from your doctor as they will be able to give a referral for European Scanning Centre.
Many GPs and other medical staff are now offering appointments via a video call or the telephone, so it means patients don’t need to worry about going into a surgery and putting themselves at risk.