Burntwood mum saved by her three young children after suffering epileptic fit
Two young brothers and their sister saved their mother's life when they called 999 for help after she had an epileptic fit.
Taylor Mullins, five, and Tommy Slatter, two, found their mother Corrine Slatter, 26, lying unconscious on the floor of their Burntwood home and went to get their seven year old sister Baylie, who was having a shower, for help.
Baylie then calmly phoned 999 and answered all the operator's questions before calling some of her mother's friends to get someone to come round and look after her and her younger brothers.
Ms Slatter, a full time mum, said: "I am so proud of them. I was an emotional wreck when I came round and realised what they had done.
"I know I have spoken about my fits with them and their father and my mother has spoken to them about what to do but the fact they remembered what to do and remained so calm is amazing."
Ms Slatter has been suffering from epileptic fits for the past six years since she became pregnant with Taylor.
She added: "They have been getting worse recently but normally it varies how often I have them. Sometimes I go without them for awhile or sometimes I have a few in the space of a couple of months.
"I can worry a bit less now I know the children know what to do and can be so calm about it."
Baylie and Taylor, who both attend Highfields Primary School in Burntwood, have been given special certificates for their bravery.
The school's headteacher Mark Wilkes said: "It is so important that we teach the children what to do in such circumstances and ensure that they can recall their home address.
"Both children showed remarkable maturity and calmness in what was quite a stressful situation. We are all very proud of them both.”
The incident happened around 7.15pm on Wednesday June 14.
