A mum might have died if her brave four-year-old son hadn't leapt into action when she suffered an epileptic fit in Sidcup.
Mum-of-two Natalie Reece was walking into the garden of her home in Norfolk Crescent when she was struck down by only her second seizure in 16 years, leaving her unconscious.
Fortunately, the single mum had rehearsed with son Joshua what to do in such a situation - after his grandmother suffered a severe brain haemorrhage two years ago.
His grandma has since moved out, so the responsibility to help fell to Joshua, who rushed from the paddling pool and quickly dialled 999.
His twin brother Nathan is epileptic, autistic and does not speak.
Miss Reece, 40, said: "I couldn't be prouder of him, it's just amazing.
"I was completely unconscious at the time.
"I said: 'How did you know?'
"He said: 'Your eyes were going all funny and you were a bit blue'.
"For him to witness that is horrendous. Now he is very cautious."
Joshua with call dispatcher Sean Cole
Despite the stressful nature of the situation, Joshua gave "clear and concise" information to the emergency medical dispatcher, and even remembered to ask to see ambulance staff’s ID badges.
On the advice of London Ambulance Service (LAS), Joshua also enlisted the help of a neighbour.
Miss Reece was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich by ambulance, and later regained consciousness and underwent a series of neurological tests.
Miss Reece said: "I’ll be forever grateful to Joshua for calling 999.
"I am a bit apprehensive it’s going to happen again, but I can't go through life worrying about it because we will go crazy.
Miss Reece with her boys Nathan (left) and Joshua (right)
"Luckily I hadn't gone all the way out to the garden, but if I had gone that inch further I would have hit my head on the concrete which would have been even worse."
Miss Reece has trained Joshua to remember his address, and urges other parents to educate their kids in medical matters if they are "mature" enough.
She said: "He doesn't forget it. He rolls it off his tongue. He is amazing.
"He wants to be a pilot when he gets older. He is very bright.
"I would strongly encourage other parents to teach their children the basics of what to do in an emergency situation.
"It could help save your life."
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Miss Reece also praised LAS and call dispatcher Sean Cole, saying: "I’d like to thank Sean personally for helping Joshua through what must have been a really traumatic experience."
Mr Cole said: "I could tell from Joshua’s voice that he was understandably anxious, so my goal was to provide him with some much-needed reassurance and hopefully put his young mind at rest.
"He really delivered when the chips were down and certainly made my job that bit easier."
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