Isle Of Wight Boy, 10, Praised For Saving His Mum By Calling 999

A ten-year-old boy from the Isle of Wight has been praised by ambulance staff after his quick thinking helped get urgent medical attention for his mum.

Oscar called 999 after returning home to find his mum, Carmela, confused and struggling to speak clearly.

She had been feeling unwell earlier in the day, believing the hot weather and dehydration might be to blame.

However, her condition deteriorated several hours later. Oscar said she lost consciousness twice before falling and hitting her head on the stairs.

Realising she needed help, he called the emergency services and spoke to call handler Mia Axby, who reassured him and guided him through the situation while paramedics and first responders were sent to the address.

Carmela, who is a single parent, said she had taught Oscar how to call for help from a young age.

She believes encouraging him to feel comfortable speaking to adults and trust the emergency services helped him remain calm despite the frightening circumstances.

Oscar and his mum were later invited to the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service's Newport station, where he met Mia and other staff involved in his care.

Mia praised his bravery, saying his clear responses and quick thinking helped ensure his mum received the right assistance as quickly as possible.

Carmela said meeting the staff gave them an opportunity to thank those who had helped, turning a frightening experience into something more positive.

Oscar is now planning to deliver an assembly at his school to teach other children the importance of knowing how to call 999 in an emergency.

He said:

“I think it is important for other children to know how to call 999, especially if there are no other adults around.

“It's just me and Mum at home and I think every parent should teach their child how to call for help.

"It is stressful, and it would be even more stressful if they haven't been taught what to do.”

Carmela has also encouraged parents to make sure their children know how to seek help, even if they hope they will never need to use those skills.

Asked whether he felt proud of what he had done, Oscar said:

“Yes, because I helped the person who I love the most. It was really scary, but I was able to get Mum the help she needed.”