Every baby in England to be tested for SMA from birth after Jesy Nelson campaign

Victory for Jesy Nelson and Mirror as all babies in England to be tested for SMA

All newborns in England will now be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in landmark change for Jesy Nelson and the Mirror after a tireless campaign

Every baby in England to be tested for SMA from birth after Jesy Nelson campaign

The Former Little Mix singer, who discovered her twin girls had Type 1 SMA, says "Today is a day of hope"

Jesy Nelson says rollout of baby SMA screening is a ‘day of hope’

The former Little Mix singer said a heel prick test could help families affected by the rare condition in future.

Jesy Nelson says a victory for every family affected

The Department of Health confirmed on Thursday that England will implement the national newborn screening programme for SMA as part of an evaluation from the end of this year

SMA campaign victory for Jesy Nelson and Mirror as all babies in England to be tested for devastating disease

All newborn babies in England will be tested for a devastating muscle wasting disease in a huge win for the Mirror and Jesy Nelson. The former Little Mix singer demanded all babies be checked at birth for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) after her own twins were diagnosed too late after irreversible nerve damage and told they will likely never walk. Now the government has agreed to screen all newborns in England in a major victory for the Mirror’s …

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All babies in England to be screened for Spinal Muscular Atrophy