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.
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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.
5 Vital Health Checks You Should Have in 2026
Start the new year right with five crucial health screenings, from blood pressure to cancer checks. Proactive steps for long-term wellbeing in the UK. Book yours today.
Record 7,000 NHS staff sacked in 'zero tolerance' drive
A record 7,000 NHS staff were dismissed last year as Health Secretary Wes Streeting's 'zero tolerance' policy on poor performance takes effect. Explore the data and the debate over NHS performance management.
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.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
New 90-second test could rule out bowel cancer for 80%
A rapid 90-second test developed in Cambridge can accurately rule out bowel disease in 80% of symptomatic patients, potentially slashing NHS colonoscopy waiting times and speeding up diagnosis.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
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.
NHS to offer at-home prostate cancer tests from 2027
The UK government unveils a new men's health plan featuring routine at-home PSA blood tests for prostate cancer via the NHS app from 2027. Learn about the life-saving initiative.
Rapid heart attack test cuts NHS waiting times
A new blood test can diagnose a heart attack in minutes, not hours, speeding up care and easing pressure on overcrowded NHS emergency departments. Learn how this innovation works.
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