J-day celebrations keep Copenhagen’s mobile clinic busy

About 20 people sought medical help at a mobile clinic in central Copenhagen during J-day celebrations, DR reports. Most were young people, and the cases included cuts, sprains and problems caused by consuming too much alcohol or drugs.

Lotte Klitfod, deputy director of the Capital Region’s emergency services, said the night had been busy but had gone well. Last year, the clinic treated 14 people, she told DR News.

The mobile treatment clinic at Rainbow Square, next to City Hall Square, is staffed by doctors and nurses and can accommodate up to 40 people at a time. It treats people who come in from the street with anything from minor injuries to feeling unwell.

The clinic also helps ease pressure on the 1813 medical helpline and the 112 emergency line. Both can refer people there if they are assessed as needing only mobile treatment. The clinic also works with first-aid volunteers and Copenhagen Municipality’s night hosts, who can direct people to it.

It is open from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. every Friday and Saturday until New Year.