Ayrshire mum's fury at education bosses as disabled daughter takes ill at school but staff 'refuse' to call an ambulance

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A furious mum has accused education bosses of 'failing in their duty of care' towards her severely disabled daughter when she took ill at school.Elaine Graham (nee Pringle) says her daughter Rebecca could have died after taking unwell at Hillside School on the Barony Campus, Cumnock.She claimed staff ‘refused’ to call an ambulance when Rebecca’s condition worsened.Rebecca, 11, who lives with cerebral palsy, microcephaly, epilepsy and scoliosis of the spine, was suffering from pneumonia.Following GP advice, she was admitted to hospital.But Elaine, 32, from Dalmellington, has written to the Health and Safety Executive, outlining what she believes is a breach of health and safety regulations.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.She said: “On September 4 Rebecca had a medical emergency, however the school would not call an ambulance.

She was in great distress.“On my arrival Rebecca was exerting great effort to maintain her breathing. Her breathing was noisy and she was extremely pale.

Her eyes were wide open and she looked absolutely petrified.“I took her to the GP and they immediately arranged for her to go to hospital.“She had pneumonia and could very likely have died.

The school failed to ensure the health and safety of Rebecca so far as was reasonably practicable.”Thankfully, Rebecca is now recovering, but she no longer attends Hillside School.Doting mum Elaine is