A reported crisis between Hatzola and the Royal London Hospital has been “resolved” after two men allegedly impersonating Hatzola emergency workers accessed secure locations in the hospital.  

Charedi blogger IfYouTickleUs posted on April 17 about “2 individuals who over Yom Tov ruined years of good work” by “impersonating Hatzola at Royal London”. 

IfYouTickleUs wrote that one man had been caught on CCTV dressed in full intensive care unit equipment rifling through a secure stockroom. 

The blogger claimed that “Hatzola access permits were revoked as a result blocking emergency access.”  

The Charedi blogger alleged that in another incident, a “fake” Hatzola member summoned a senior doctor while “claiming to be with (fake) rabbi to administer last rites.” 

“Hospital threatened to cut off all ties and official reps were barred entry until Hatzole trustees made position clear,” he wrote. 

Barts NHS Trust, which represents the east London hospital, said on Monday that during Passover it had approved two Hatzola family medic liaisons to support patients, because of “anxieties” that “visiting restrictions may cause”. 

“We have been working closely with Hatzola to provide appropriate care for our community during the Covid-19 pandemic”. 

It added that an “incident was brought to our attention and has since been resolved with the support of Hatzola.”  

“We continue to have a positive relationship and look forward to continuing our partnership together,” the Trust said.

The Hatzola Medic Family Liaisons carry ID badges and passes issued by the Royal London’s hospital security and must seek approval from ward managers or the nurse in charge before accessing clinical areas. 

Hatzola, which was established in 1979, is a Jewish volunteer emergency response organisation, which provides ambulance and pre-hospital medical response.