Boy's award for 999 call during mother's seizure

Paramedic Tracey Smith said Harrison did "everything he needed to" as they responded to his call

A nine-year-old has received a bravery award after calling an ambulance when his mother fell ill.

Harrison Teague found his mother, Claire, shaking violently due to a seizure at home in Newark, Nottinghamshire, on 6 September.

Harrison said he rang 999 as he did not know his grandmother's number - but then carefully followed medical advice.

East Midlands Ambulance Service, which presented the award, said Harrison was "brilliant".

'Only option'

Harrison's shock was all the greater because his mother had no history of similar attacks.

He said: "I thought mum was playing a prank or something was very wrong.

"I didn't know my nanna's phone number, so even though I was scared to call 999, I knew it was the only option in an emergency like this.

"I had never had to call 999 ever before in my life until that day.

"I just knew they'd be able to help, and I felt relieved when the ambulance crew turned up."

During the call, Harrison was told to put his mother flat on her back and to make sure the door was unlocked so the ambulance crew could enter as soon as they arrived.

Paramedic Tracey Smith said: "Harrison did everything he needed to before we arrived.

"When there is a child on scene, you do worry because we have a responsibility to ensure they are also looked after, particularly if we need to transport their parent to hospital.

"In a sense, this can make the child your second patient on scene. However, Harrison was just brilliant."

Miss Teague could walk to the ambulance but was taken to King's Mill Hospital, in Sutton in Ashfield, for further observations and tests, which are ongoing.

She said: "All I can remember from that morning is waking up to two ambulance medics in my bedroom.

"I'm so proud of Harrison for being able to get the help I needed, and he is so deserving of this award and recognition for his actions."

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