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.
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.
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.
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 for SMA
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.
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.
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 on twins' SMA diagnosis and early signs
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson opens up on This Morning about her twins' Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis, the early symptoms she spotted, and her campaign for newborn screening.
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.
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.
Welsh village overrun by learner drivers seeking 'easy' test
The village of Miskin in Glamorgan is being swamped by learner drivers from across the UK, drawn by its test route reputation. Locals describe 'hell' as roads become congested. Read the full story.
Driving test backlog forces learners to travel 10 hours
UK learner drivers face a 22-week average wait for tests, with a backlog of 638,000. Many are travelling hundreds of miles to secure a slot. Read the DVSA's plan to fix the crisis.
NHS dermatologist recommends £10 heel balm for winter
An NHS dermatologist reveals a £10 Superdrug find with high-concentration urea can transform dry, cracked heels this winter. Discover the affordable solution for foot discomfort.
Two-Day Test Costs Cricket Australia Millions
Travis Head's explosive batting ends Adelaide Test in just two days, leaving Cricket Australia facing massive revenue losses from abandoned days. Analysis of financial impact.
UK Driving Test Changes Start November 24 2025
Major changes to the UK driving test begin November 24, 2025. Learn how fewer stops, reduced emergency stops and flexible independent driving affect your test.
TikTok's Bio Age Test: Experts Reveal The Truth
Discover why the viral 'Bio Age' test is taking TikTok by storm and what longevity experts really think about this quick knee-jump assessment claiming to measure your biological age.
UK Driving Test Postcode Lottery Revealed
Exclusive DVSA data uncovers shocking regional disparities in driving test pass rates across Britain, with some test centres seeing nearly 70% failure rates while others boast 60% success.
15-Second Animal Personality Test Reveals Your Traits
Discover how a simple visual test involving four animals can uncover your deepest personality traits and provide surprising insights into your character in just seconds.
Driving test delays fuel scam epidemic targeting learners
Criminal gangs are exploiting Britain's driving test backlog crisis, charging desperate learners hundreds of pounds for phantom test slots and fake cancellations.
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