A Halesowen family at ‘breaking point’ are in desperate need of a life-changing specialist bed for their disabled daughter after the five-year-old narrowly escaped a terrifying fall down the stairs in the night.

Kimberley Collins, known as Kimmi, has no concept of danger due to a genetic condition Smith Magenis Syndrome and often struggles to breathe, has recurrent chest infections and learning difficulties.

On one night she was only saved from plunging headfirst down the stairs because her pyjamas caught on the safety gate.

Parents Simon and Clare have to stop her repeatedly banging her head on hard surfaces, while she has been found in the bathroom rubbing shampoo into her eyes because of her complex condition.

Recognising the serious risk of severe injury to Kimmi, Cannock-based Newlife, a charity for Disabled Children, has stepped in to try to help.

The equipment will provide a fully enclosed safe space for Kimmi to sleep and relax in; it will prevent her from wandering around the house and the bed’s cushioned sides will mean she can’t injure herself when banging her head.

But because of the financial pressures of Covid, Newlife is appealing for help to raise the £3,095 needed.

Kimmi’s mum Clare said: “The night she nearly fell down the stairs was terrifying – and it was our breaking point; we knew something had to change.

“We have always previously used a child's safety gate to keep her safely in her bedroom because there was nothing in there that she could harm herself with.

“Now she has figured out how to climb over the safety gate and due to her learning delays, Kimmi has no concept of.”

Clare added: “A new permanent bed will mean Kimmi will be physically.”

Senior Manager Carrick Brown, said: “As much as we want to help Kimmi and her family, we simply don’t have the funds right now.

Anyone able to help Kimmi should contact Newlife on 01543 431 460, go to https://newlife.support/HelpKimmi, email fundraise@newlifecharity.co.uk or you can also text NEWLIFE KIMMI to 70500 to give £10 to her appeal.