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The Independent
17-05-2025
- The Independent
Boy, 8, ‘calmly' calls 999 after finding his mum unconscious at home
An eight-year-old boy has been given an award by police for helping his mum get emergency care after finding her unconscious. Ayaan Juman was alone when he found his mum, Mahabuba, on 30 November on the floor of their house in Soho, Birmingham, but remained calm. West Midlands Police said he 'didn't panic but knowing that something wasn't right after he couldn't wake her called 999 right away and asked for the police.' The West Midlands Police have given the young boy an award for his actions. According to the police, while speaking with emergency services, Ayaan 'calmly' explained what had happened over the phone, and call handler Rebecca Kelly was able to quickly ascertain that an ambulance needed to be called. The police said that although Ms Kelly believed there was no immediate threat to Ayaan, she kept him on the line to ensure he stayed safe and well, as officers and an ambulance were dispatched to his house. Police officers carried out a welfare check on Ayaan, and an ambulance crew took him and his mum to the hospital, where she received the treatment she needed. West Midlands Police said: 'We were so impressed with how Ayaan handled the situation that we nominated him for an award and he received his certificate at a ceremony hosted by Chief Constable Craig Guildford in February this year. We also invited Ayaan and his mum to a behind-the-scenes look at the place that took his 999 call.' Keri Drew, contact handling supervisor, nominated Ayaan for his award. She said: 'Ayaan was fully deserving of his award, especially as he's so young. He found himself in a situation that would scare and worry a lot of us as adults, but he stayed calm and knew exactly what to do. Thanks to his actions, Mahabuba got the care she needed, and we're all pleased to hear that she's feeling a lot better now. 'I've got to commend my colleague Rebecca as well for how she handled the call. She made sure that Ayaan was OK and reassured him throughout that help was quickly on its way.'
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
8-year-old who called 999 after his mum collapsed wins award
AN eight-year-old boy whose 'calm' actions ensured his mum was able to get help after suffering a medical emergency has been awarded by emergency services. Ayaan Juman did not hesitate to call 999 after his mum collapsed in their home in Soho, Birmingham last year. West Midlands Police said Ayaan awoke in the early hours of November 30 to find his mum slumped unconscious on the floor of their house. Ayaan, who was home alone with his mum, didn't panic but knowing that something wasn't right after he couldn't wake her called 999 right away and asked for the police. Ayaan calmly explained the situation over the phone and call handler Rebecca Kelly quickly ascertained that this was a medical episode and alerted the ambulance service. Officers arrived and carried out a welfare check on Ayaan before handing over to the ambulance crew who took him and his mum, Mahabuba, to hospital. Mahabuba received the urgent treatment she needed and has now recovered from her health scare. West Midlands Police were so impressed with how the young boy handled the situation that the force nominated him for an award and he received his certificate at a ceremony hosted by Chief Constable Craig Guildford in February this year. Ayaan and his mum were also invited to a behind-the-scenes look at the place that took his 999 call, being given a tour of Force Contact Centre in Aston, Birmingham, where they met call handler Rebecca, who presented Ayaan with a box of Heroes chocolates. Keri Drew, Contact Handling Supervisor, who nominated Ayaan for his award, said: 'We were thrilled to host Ayaan and Mahabuba at our contact centre and we're pleased that they enjoyed their visit. 'Ayaan was fully deserving of his award, especially as he's so young. He found himself in a situation that would scare and worry a lot of us as adults but he stayed calm and knew exactly what to do. 'Thanks to his actions, Mahabuba got the care she needed and we're all pleased to hear that she's feeling a lot better now. 'I've got to commend my colleague Rebecca as well for how she handled the call. She made sure that Ayaan was OK and reassured him throughout that help was quickly on its way.'
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Birmingham boy, 8, calls 999 after mum collapses at home
An eight-year-old boy has been praised by police for calling 999 when he found his mother Midlands Police said Ayaan woke up in the early hours of 30 November and discovered his mum, Mahabuba, unconscious on the floor of their house in Soho, alone, he called the force, and handler Rebecca Kelly quickly sent an ambulance after ascertaining it was a medical was given a certificate and some chocolates by police for his bravery, and had a tour of the contact centre where his emergency call was received. Mahabuba received urgent treatment and has since recovered, police was commended at a ceremony hosted by Chief Constable Craig also had the chance to see police vehicles and was excited to meet officers from the force's firearms unit."Ayaan was fully deserving of his award, especially as he's so young," said Keri Drew, contact handling supervisor. "He found himself in a situation that would scare and worry a lot of us as adults but he stayed calm and knew exactly what to do. "I've got to commend my colleague Rebecca as well for how she handled the call. She made sure that Ayaan was OK and reassured him throughout that help was quickly on its way." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
