Thieves target CT Scanner at Walton Hospital in Chesterfield, delaying appointments
Copper wiring connected to the mobile scanner was stolen earlier this week
Staff at Walton Hospital in Chesterfield say their mobile CT scanner is now back up and running, after it was put out of action by copper wiring being stolen.
Derbyshire Police confirm they're investigating the theft of cables overnight on Tuesday (February 18).
More than 70 patients have faced delays to their scans as a result of what happened, as they unit was left without power.
Speaking earlier, Sarah Roberts-Morris, Head of the Service responsible at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We offer our full apologies to our patients who have had to have their important CT scans postponed due to the damage caused to our CT scanner by thieves.
"We are working hard to get the machine back up and running as quickly as possible. With the support of teams and colleagues across Walton Hospital and Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we hope to invite our patients back for their scans towards the end of the week.
“Thank you for your patience and support whilst we repair our machine, and of course, thank you to colleagues working round the clock to ensure our patients don’t face further delays to their care and treatment.”