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.
Cord blood donation saves girl from leukaemia
A mother's decision to donate her newborn's cord blood in 2017 led to a lifesaving transplant for her own daughter in 2022. Discover how this vital NHS service has now reached 1,000 transplants.
Free NHS Blood Pressure Checks at Pharmacies for Over-40s
The NHS is offering free blood pressure checks at selected pharmacies in England for people over 40 unaware of their condition. Learn if you qualify and how to book a potentially life-saving test.
Free NHS Blood Pressure Checks at Pharmacies for Over-40s
The NHS is offering free blood pressure tests at selected pharmacies in England for eligible over-40s. Find out if you qualify and how to book this vital health check.
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.
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.
Home Blood Test Breakthrough for Dementia Diagnosis
A simple finger-prick blood test could soon diagnose Alzheimer's, offering hope to the 900,000 Brits living with dementia. This accessible method promises faster diagnosis and earlier treatment.
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.
Parents push for NHS SMA screening after Jesy Nelson news
Following Jesy Nelson's revelation about her twins' SMA diagnosis, parents Rosie and Wes share their story, urging the NHS to add the condition to routine newborn blood spot tests to prevent life-altering delays.
NHS Screening Plea After Jesy Nelson's Twins SMA News
As Jesy Nelson reveals her twins' SMA diagnosis, a Yorkshire family shares their story of two children with the same condition, urging the NHS to introduce universal newborn screening to prevent irreversible damage.
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