NHS newborn test delay leaves babies severely disabled
Parents of a five-year-old with SMA blame NHS delays for his severe disability. The Mirror campaigns for a £5 heel prick test, already used in 45 nations, to prevent needless suffering.
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NHS delays on SMA test 'costing lives' say parents
Parents of a five-year-old with severe spinal muscular atrophy blame NHS delays for his disability. The Mirror campaigns for a newborn heel prick test already used in 45 countries.
Jesy Nelson's Joyful Video After Twins' SMA Diagnosis
Jesy Nelson posts an adorable clip with her baby daughter following the devastating SMA Type 1 diagnosis for her twins. The singer is campaigning for earlier NHS testing.
UK Lags Behind Europe on Newborn Disease Screening
Doctors accuse ministers of a 'political choice' not to test newborns for more diseases, leading to avoidable child deaths. The UK tests for just 10 conditions vs 48 in Italy. Health Secretary Wes Streeting urged to act.
Jesy Nelson challenges UK's failure to screen newborns for SMA
Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson demands UK introduce 36p SMA test for newborns after her twins' diagnosis. Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits she is 'right to challenge' the system.
Jesy Nelson Challenges UK's SMA Screening After Twins' Diagnosis
Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson demands UK adopt 36p newborn test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy after her twins' diagnosis. Health Secretary Wes Streeting vows action. Read the full story.
Jesy Nelson's twins diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson opens up about her twins' SMA diagnosis and launches a campaign for NHS newborn testing. An insider questions if fame was the 'best thing' for her.
Jesy Nelson's twins diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson opens up about her twins' SMA diagnosis and her campaign for NHS newborn testing. An insider reflects on the toll of fame on the singer.
Jesy Nelson's SMA Screening Fight After Twins' Diagnosis
Cat Deeley praises Jesy Nelson's bravery after her twins' SMA diagnosis. The singer fights for NHS newborn screening, backed by Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
Cat Deeley Praises Jesy Nelson After Twins' SMA Diagnosis
Cat Deeley praises Jesy Nelson's bravery after her twins' SMA diagnosis. The singer campaigns for NHS newborn screening, backed by Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Read the full story.
Mum demands NHS heel prick test for SMA to stop paralysis
Portia Thorman's son Ezra survived SMA against the odds. She backs a Mirror campaign for newborn screening to prevent needless paralysis, as the UK lags behind 45 other nations.
Mum demands urgent NHS newborn test for SMA to stop paralysis
Portia Thorman's son Ezra, diagnosed with SMA as a baby, defied a two-year life expectancy. She backs a Mirror campaign for a simple NHS heel-prick test to screen all newborns, preventing needless disability.
Streeting Backs £5 Baby Test After Jesy Nelson's SMA Heartbreak
Health Secretary Wes Streeting praises Jesy Nelson and the Mirror's campaign for routine newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy, a condition affecting her twin girls. A simple £5 test could change lives.
Wes Streeting praises Mirror's campaign for newborn SMA test
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has praised Jesy Nelson and the Mirror for campaigning to introduce a £5 heel prick test for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) on the NHS, following the singer's delayed diagnosis of her twin daughters.
Jesy Nelson urges NHS newborn screening for SMA
Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson campaigns for NHS to screen all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy after her twin daughters' late diagnosis. Learn why early detection is crucial.
Mum's plea for £5 NHS heel prick test to detect SMA
A mother whose son has SMA Type 1 backs a Mirror campaign for a £5 NHS heel prick test to screen newborns for the muscle-wasting disease, which could prevent paralysis and save lives.
Mirror Demands £5 NHS Test After Jesy Nelson's SMA Heartbreak
The Mirror launches a campaign for a £5 NHS newborn blood test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy after Jesy Nelson's twins were left paralysed. Join our fight to save 33 babies a year.
UK delay on newborn SMA test leaves babies paralysed
Britain lags behind 45 nations in testing newborns for spinal muscular atrophy. With treatments available, 33 babies a year face needless paralysis due to screening delays. Join the call for change.
UK SMA Test Delay Leaves Babies Paralysed
Britain lags behind 45 nations on newborn SMA screening. Gene therapies can prevent paralysis if given at birth, but UK delays mean 33 babies a year suffer needlessly. Join the call for change.
Jesy Nelson's SMA Screening Campaign After Twins' Diagnosis
Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson starts petition for universal newborn SMA1 screening after her twin daughters' devastating diagnosis. Health Secretary Wes Streeting backs the call.
Jesy Nelson's Petition for Newborn SMA Screening
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson is launching a petition to add SMA to the NHS newborn heel prick test after her twin daughters were diagnosed with the 'horrible' disease. Learn about her fight for change.
Jesy Nelson starts petition for newborn SMA screening
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson is launching a petition to get SMA added to the NHS newborn heel prick test, following her twins' devastating SMA Type 1 diagnosis. Learn about the campaign and the vital early screening that could save lives.
Driving test cancelled over wet seat after 300-mile trip
A father-of-three faces a four-month wait for a new driving test after his 285-mile journey was wasted. The test was cancelled because of 'a few raindrops' on the passenger seat. Read his full story.
Driving test cancelled over 'few raindrops' on seat
A father-of-three faces a four-month wait after his 285-mile trip for a driving test was cancelled due to a damp passenger seat. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Driving test fails over raindrops after 285-mile trip
Jacob Carroll's driving test was cancelled before he even started because of raindrops on the passenger seat. He had driven 285 miles to Scarborough for the test. Read his story.
Driving test fails instantly over damp passenger seat
Jacob Carroll's 285-mile trip to take his driving test ended before it began when the examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Discover the full story and the DVSA's response.
Wes Streeting pledges review of SMA screening after Jesy Nelson plea
Health Secretary Wes Streeting supports Jesy Nelson's campaign for better spinal muscular atrophy screening in the NHS after her twins' diagnosis. Read the full story.
Driving test cancelled over damp seat after 285-mile trip
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted after an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Driving test axed over damp seat after 285-mile trip
A father's 285-mile journey for a driving test was wasted when an examiner refused to sit on a seat with 'a few raindrops'. Read his story and the DVSA's response.
Jesy Nelson's twins diagnosed with severe SMA
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twin daughters have been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type one. She urges awareness for early detection via the newborn heel prick test.
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