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.
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.
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.
Mattie Beacham's biliary atresia went undiagnosed for two months, her parents claim. Now three, she faces lifelong complications. Read the family's fight for justice and new screening law.
Mattie Beacham's biliary atresia went undiagnosed for two months despite a flagged test. Her family is now suing for medical negligence and campaigning for new screening laws.
Tesco, Lidl and Nestlé have urgently recalled popular food items over safety fears. The FSA warns shoppers to check cupboards and not consume the products. Full refunds are available.
Labour MP Amanda Hack calls for a national heart screening programme as 12 young people under 35 die suddenly each week from undiagnosed conditions. Learn about the push for preventative care.
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.
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.
This Morning's Cat Deeley faces backlash from disability advocates for her choice of words while discussing Jesy Nelson's twins' Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis. Read the full story.
This Morning host Cat Deeley faces backlash from disability advocates for her choice of words while discussing Jesy Nelson's twins' SMA diagnosis. Read the full story and the call for newborn screening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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's bravery after her twins' SMA diagnosis. The singer campaigns for NHS newborn screening, backed by Health Secretary Wes Streeting. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Nestle expands its global baby formula recall after contamination with a dangerous toxin. The FSA warns products are unsafe and urges parents to stop use immediately.
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.
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.
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.
A mother backs a Mirror campaign for routine SMA screening after her son's late diagnosis. A £5 test at birth could prevent needless paralysis, she says.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pop star Jesy Nelson reveals her newborn twins have spinal muscular atrophy. Learn the early signs of SMA Type 1 and why early diagnosis is crucial for treatment.
Pop star Jesy Nelson reveals her newborn twins have spinal muscular atrophy. Learn the early warning signs of SMA Type 1 and why early diagnosis is crucial.
Jesy Nelson tearfully reveals her twin daughters have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. The singer shared the devastating news in an emotional TV interview.