A HEROIC Oldswinford youngster who displayed bravery well beyond his years when his dad became unconscious has been honoured.

Joseph Moore was one of the members of the public to be recognised at the West Midlands Ambulance Service’s excellence awards, alongside service workers and volunteers.

When he was just five-years-old in July last year, Joseph saw that his dad had become unconscious.

But instead of panicking, he offered vital help to the ambulance service, and even told the controller that he could not reach the lock on the front door and so he was waiting for the ambulance at the back gate.

A West Midlands Ambulance spokesperson said: “Joseph remained calm and cheerful whilst his dad was receiving treatment.

“There is no doubt that his dad’s recovery was a result of Joseph’s mature manner and actions.”

Also among the award winners were Daniel Yate, an emergency operations centre call assessor and Nicola Walford, a clinical support desk paramedic, both based in Brierley Hill, who were commended for their role in saving a child’s life.

The pair were part of the team assisting when a call came in to say a 23-month-old had been found face down in a pond in Rugeley.

Thanks to their promptness and the accuracy of their combined actions and dedicated teamwork, the youngster made a full recovery.

Other awards went to Duncan Spencer, an emergency operations centre controller, who works in Brierley Hill, for his compassionate support for a team member during a personal family crisis and Trust Chaplain, Rev Dr Tony Stone from Brierley Hill, who was given the Chairman’s Award for 13 years of “tirelessly” raising the spirits of the team with his “interest, friendliness, good humour and compassion”.

Speaking at the awards, chief executive, Anthony Marsh, said: “I know how much hard work, effort and determination each of you put in. I am really proud of the work that you do, often in very difficult circumstances, and I am very grateful for that.”