Newborns in England now being tested for SMA after Jesy Nelson campaign
Testing for the rare genetic condition is being incorporated into the heel prick test
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Jesy Nelson calls SMA screening roll-out a ‘postcode lottery’ that ‘isn’t fair’
Nelson campaigned for newborn babies to be screened after her twins, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson, were diagnosed with the rare condition.
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Jesy Nelson ‘proud’ as NHS announces rollout of SMA screening for newborns
Former Little Mix star launched campaign after her twins were diagnosed with rare degenerative condition
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Scotland becomes first in UK to screen babies for 'devastating' rare condition
Scotland is to become the first part of the UK to routinely screen newborn babies for a 'devastating' rare medical condition ...
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Scotland first part of the UK to screen babies for ‘devastating’ rare condition
From early 2026 it is expected babies born in Scotland will be routinely tested for Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
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