How an off-duty nurse saved a man’s life in South Birmingham

After a long night shift, one of the last things off duty nurse Eiren Carbery probably would have expected was to be called into action to help to save a man’s life on the side of a road.

But that’s exactly what happened on 24 June last year.

Eiren was driving home along the Bristol Road South, when she saw a man had collapsed by the side of the road at around 9am.

She immediately stopped after seeing the man and to help, Eiren began CPR and mouth to mouth resuscitation – a particularly selfless act given the Covid pandemic and potential repercussions.

A police constable who was on her way to work also then stopped and helped to administer CPR while Eiren managed to unblock the man’s airway.

When paramedics arrived they managed to get a pulse, and there is no doubt that Eiren’s actions helped prevent a time delay that could well have been fatal.

After helping to save the man’s life, Eiren’s bravery and selflessness was deservedly commended.

She was awarded a Chief Constable’s Good Citizens award and a Royal Humane Society award at a special presentation on 2 December, last week.

Residents thank Eiren for her kindness and bravery

After West Midlands Police announced Eiren had won the award on its social media pages, residents took to Facebook to thank her for her kindness and bravery.

Commenting on the post, one Facebook user, wrote: “Well done, Eiren. This would have been a totally different outcome if it hadn’t have been for your swift and prompt action. Very well deserved.”

Another said: “Wonderful. It takes some guts to actually begin administering CPR.”

One user wrote: “Well deserved! Thank god for people like you!”

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