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Toddler dials 999 after mum collapses at home in Doncaster

A three-year-old boy in Doncaster called 999 after his mother collapsed at home, potentially saving her life. South Yorkshire Police officers later presented the boy with a toy helicopter.

  • Three-year-old James dialled 999 after his mother, Georgia, lost consciousness at their home in Hatfield, Doncaster.
  • A police call handler spoke with James until Georgia regained consciousness.
  • South Yorkshire Police officers later recognised James's actions with a toy helicopter.

A three-year-old boy from Doncaster potentially saved his mother's life by dialling 999 after she collapsed at home. Georgia, 28, lost consciousness while looking after her son James and baby daughter Elodie.

James, who had learned how to call 999 during a visit to the National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield, spoke to a police call handler. The handler, Jen, adapted her communication style to keep James calm and understand the situation until Georgia regained consciousness.

Georgia had fainted due to postural hypotension and dehydration. South Yorkshire Police officers attended the family home in Hatfield and later returned to present James with a toy helicopter in recognition of his decision-making.

Georgia and her partner are encouraging other parents to discuss calling 999 with their children for emergencies.

What this means for you: Parents may consider speaking to their children about calling 999 in emergencies.

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