A SEVEN-year-old girl will be presented with a bravery award after dialling 999 when her grandfather suffered a serious fall.

Seven-year-old, Teah Smith rushed to the aid of her grandfather, 51-year-old Bran, when he fell down the stairs of their Gillingham home on December 22.

The youngster had already been taught what to do in an emergency by her grandparents, and was quick to phone the emergency service and made her grandfather comfortable until paramedics arrived.

Sadly, her grandfather did not survive the fall but South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust praised the brave little girl for her quick thinking and mature attitude during the difficult experience.

Clinical Team Leader Gary Wareham, who was the first ambulance clinician to arrive at the house, said: “The whole incident was very distressing but she managed to open the front door and tell us her grandmother’s contact details.

“Although this was a tragic incident with a sad outcome, Teah’s bravery deserves recognition and commendation.”

Teah will be presented with her bravery certificate by call operators Jayne Berry and Karen Taylor, who took her emergency call, at a special presentation at Medway ambulance station on Thursday.

Ms Berry said: “Teah was an amazing caller.

“She was very calm and adult about the whole thing. She gave incredibly detailed directions to the house and answered all our questions.”

Her grandmother and Bran’s widow Nikki Griffith will be there to see Teah honoured, and said: “I’m very proud that Teah knew what to do when my husband fell. We had talked in the past about what to do in an emergency and being the practical little thing she is she remembered it all.

“She has a very mature head on her little shoulders and was incredibly brave. She is now making it her mission to make sure that I’m alright every minute of the day.”

For more detailed information about making a 999 call and the questions that will be asked please visit www.secamb.nhs.uk.