Hatzola Northwest needs the ongoing support of every member of the community to continue to achieve its mission.
A 24/7 community service, operating 365 days a year to provide a swift response to medical emergencies in a 2.5 mile radius from our Ambulance base at NW11 9LU. The service is provided free of charge by our 52 fully qualified medics and paramedic volunteer responders, all of whom have undergone and continue to receive intensive training. They are equipped with comprehensive Basic Life Support kits, including resuscitation equipment, oxygen and defibrillators and are ready to drop everything to respond to a medical emergency. Hatzola Northwest presently has a fleet of five active ambulances and 3 Fast response Units which are used for responding when needed including urgent patient transport as required.
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Hatzola Northwest needs the ongoing support of every member of the community to continue to achieve its mission.
Hatzola Northwest receives no government funding and relies totally on voluntary contributions to provide a prompt, efficient and professional response.
Everyone relies on Hatzola Northwest in the event of an emergency. Everyone knows someone who has been helped by Hatzola Northwest.
Every contribution provides valuable financial assistance for training, supplies and equipment.
In 2023, Hatzola Northwest organized a Trauma Day, enhancing the skills and preparedness of its dedicated responders. This specialized training day was meticulously designed to provide responders with hands-on experience and knowledge crucial for managing trauma calls effectively.
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Hatzola Northwest hosted a heartwarming family funday that left a lasting impact on its members. The event served as a unique opportunity for the tireless responders and their families to come together in a joyous and relaxed atmosphere.
The new vehicle - slightly more compact and versatile - is a perfect addition to the fleet of three existing frontline ambulances...
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On Sunday 29th May Hatzola NW was joined by 200 people for the return of its Community First Aid Awareness Training session. With four sessions throughout the day, men and ladies were trained by Hatzola Northwest Clinical Lead Kevin Cuddon and a number of volunteer responders.
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After an intense training period Hatzola Northwest inaugurated eight new responders to their Emergency Response Team.
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the Hatzola Northwest operational base in Golders Green. Mr Johnson was given a tour of the ambulances and got to speak to several of the responders to hear how Hatzola Northwest continues to help the community.
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Dealing with over 5,000 calls a year, responding to the scene in under 5 minutes and with a patient satisfaction average rate of 4.96/5, Hatzola Northwest is one of the busiest and most effective units in the UK. Hatzola Northwest is a 24/7 community service, operating 365 days a year to provide a swift response to medical emergencies in the immediate area.
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"We would like to thank you for your efficient service provided by your organisation. We were impressed by the speed they arrived and attended to my wife who had a fall."
"When my husband was taken ill, your medics arrived promptly. The crew were very friendly, kind and super efficient. I have used your service before and feel privileged to be able to do so."
"I am writing to say how very grateful I am for your volunteers who took me to the RFH.
They were so caring and professional and I was attended to much quicker because they had brought me into hospital."
"I used Hatzola a week and a half ago after cutting my thumb with a rather sharp and serrated kitchen knife. Everybody from the lady on the phone to the 2 medics that attended, helped me feel calm and I knew I was in safe hands. Being 32 weeks pregnant with my first child I was getting a bit nervous as there was a lot of blood but the medics calmly dressed it and told me to go to hospital to get it glued."
"I feel very honoured to be part of a community where we are so well looked after, especially by the staff at Hatzola who are walking Angels and true examples of being selfless. An incredible organisation, efficient and well organised. Will be a priority of my charity from now on...."
"Please send a big thank you to everyone who was involved in getting me to hospital on Shabbat two/three weeks ago. I became very suddenly unwell and in extreme pain. I cannot thank you enough for coming so quickly, efficiently and kindly to my assistance."
"I was very very unwell last Erev Shabbos and had absolutely no choice but to call Hatzola 40 min before Shabbos. The volunteers were with us within 3 minutes, selflessly helping and assisting in every way possible with highest professionalism and Mesiras Nefesh. The ambulance was then called and I was taken to the A&E of the RFH. We were at the RFH within 10 minutes. All 4 people were absolutely amazing and a huge Yashar Koach to all of them, Brachah V’Hatzlahah."
"We cannot thank you enough for coming to our home on Friday night to care for our son, and take us to hospital. The members and crew were wonderful, caring and reassuring and made us feel much better in what was a very stressful situation Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
"I just wanted to say thank you to Hatzola for attending to me on motzai shabbos for a minor incident. The level of care and skill was absolutely exemplary and is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for taking time to help people in the community at all times."
"I would just like to really thank you for the professional care you gave me when I was in need. I appreciate the fact that you showed complete dedication, with utmost care and concern to help me, even if it wasn’t life threatening. May you only need to be busy with taking well people to hospital to have babies! wishing the whole organization continued Hatzlocho."