Mum who had seizure praises hero daughter
East Midlands Ambulance ServiceA mother who suffered a seizure and fell down a flight of stairs said her young daughter was her hero for raising the alarm.
Seven-year-old Jessica was at home with her mum Rhian and two-year-old brother Brody in Corby, Northamptonshire, when the incident happened in February.
Jessica called 999 after remembering a conversation with her mother about what to do in an emergency.
She was presented with a bravery award by the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) crew who attended.
Paramedic Kiya Wood said presenting the award to Jessica "was really great after she did such a brave thing".
'Stayed calm'
Rhian, 31, explained she had been feeling under the weather with a cold but "didn't feel too bad", before vomiting and "everything went blank".
Jessica heard banging sounds and went to check on her mother.
When she found her unconscious and shaking, she dialled 999 using her mother's phone.
The call was taken by emergency medical advisor Sophie Dennett, who guided Jessica through what to do.
EMAS said Jessica "stayed calm and brave throughout the call, listening clearly to the instructions given by Sophie".
She then unlocked the door so the crew could access the house and help her mother.
"Jessica is honestly my hero," said Rhian. "While she was waiting for the ambulance, Brody woke up upset and confused.
"Jessica took him into the living room and played with him to keep him distracted.
"She took care of him and me at the same time. I'm so incredibly proud of her.
"We'd had a few conversations about what to do if mummy had a seizure, and I'm so glad we did. I truly believe it saved my life."
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