Brave eight-year-old receives certificate for coming to mum’s aid

A brave eight year old from Stockon on Tees who sprang into action when her mum collapsed on her bedroom floor has been awarded a bravery certificate by North East Ambulance Service. Kelly Parton, aged 31, of Hardwick, collapsed on her daughter Emily’s bedroom floor at 1am on 4 March. Emily immediately called her stepdad and granddad before swiftly dialling 999, where she came through to experienced North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) call handler Emma Roche at the Trust’s Operations Centre in ...