"Hatzolah ambulances were first seen in New York in the 1960s, emerging from the US's private healthcare culture. In the late 1970s the concept came to north London, after the deaths of Jewish people waiting for ambulances."
"It's not just a Jewish service. If a call comes from within the area, they will come to your aid, whoever you are. There's no cost to anyone and even on the Sabbath, they'll go to any case."
"Emergency response teams serve a tight radius of 4.5km, which means quick response times, with anyone living in the vicinity able to call their emergency line and get a triaged response."
Hatzolah, a volunteer ambulance service funded by Jewish donations, operates in various UK locations, including London and Manchester. It responds to emergencies without charge, serving all individuals in need. The service emerged in response to past tragedies involving Jewish individuals waiting for ambulances. Hatzolah's quick response times are facilitated by local volunteers who manage dispatch and provide care. Recent attacks on Hatzolah ambulances have heightened concerns about community safety, but there remains a strong commitment to uphold the service's humanitarian values.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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