November 20, 2019 - 1859 views
A quick thinking six-year-old has been commended for saving her mum’s life.
When Nicola Earp and her daughter Daisy had settled down for the night, the last thing the 48-year-old mum of two expected was to find herself being woken up by two police officers administering medication to her.
Even though Daisy was in her own room in their Kinmel Bay home, she sensed her mum was suffering a hyperglycaemic episode (diabetic attack).
She immediately found a phone and dialled 999. Calmly she described her mum’s symptoms to North Wales Police call taker Ray Lever and gave her address in order for him to ensure officers were despatched as quickly as possible.
She remained on the line, constantly updating the call handler on her unconscious mum’s condition, and then opened the front door to allow the two officers in to the house.
She explained that her father was out working but could be called on her mum’s phone.
As one officer went to assist with the patient, Daisy led the other officer to the cupboard where the medication is kept. It was administered and within 30mins the patient had completely come around and was back to normal, hence she did not require the ambulance or hospital treatment.
In recognition of Daisy’s bravery, for staying calm in a difficult situation and for calling 999 for medical help for her mum she has been presented at a special meeting in the North Wales Police Control Room with a certificate of bravery signed by the Chief Constable Carl Foulkes.
Chief Superintendent Neill Anderson said: “I am pleased to be able to support and thank Daisy for her brave actions in a very difficult situation. She is an inspiration to other young people.”
Daisy was joined by her mother Nicola, her father Jeff Walker and her brother Alfie at Crud y Dderwen Joint Control Centre where they met up with Ray Lever, and Daisy was allowed to pass a message of thanks over the radio to everyone who helped her and her mum.
