Brave Girl, 7, Saves Mum’s Life With Quick Thinking in Asthma Attack

A girl named Brooke Quantrill is seven years old. She received a bravery award for saving her mum. Her mum had a serious asthma attack on October 23. It happened at their home in Rochford that morning. Brooke quickly called 999 for help.

Stuart Leader answered Brooke’s call in Norwich. He knew help was needed fast and made it the highest priority call. Paramedics arrived eight minutes later. Winston Chin and Simon Knight were the paramedics. Brooke let them into the house.

The paramedics found Chelsea unable to talk at first, realizing she was having a life-threatening asthma attack. They quickly gave Chelsea medicine to help her breathe. Then, they rushed her to Southend Hospital, where she went straight to resuscitation.

Chelsea is recovering well after treatment, but still needs treatment for brittle asthma. Brittle asthma is very severe, causing unpredictable and dangerous symptom changes.

Brooke got the award from the ambulance service for getting her mum urgent treatment. Her proud parents, the 999 operator, and the paramedics who helped were also there. They gave Brooke the award.

Brooke knew what to do because her parents taught her what to do if Chelsea had a bad attack. Chelsea and Chris want all parents to do the same, so kids know how to call 999 in an emergency.

Chelsea said Brooke was incredibly brave and got help, and Brooke’s actions saved her life. Chelsea said she is forever grateful to her daughter and for the paramedics’ quick response.

Simon Knight said Brooke stayed calm, and her actions helped them reach Chelsea quickly. He added that it required bravery from Brooke to stay composed, and it could have been a different outcome.

Stuart Leader said Brooke impressed him, noting child callers always leave an impression. He said Brooke’s courage saved Chelsea’s life, as she gave him the facts to send help fast.