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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12 Young People Die Weekly From Undiagnosed Heart Issues
Labour MP Amanda Hack calls for a national heart screening programme as 12 young people under 35 die suddenly each week from undiagnosed conditions. Learn about the push for preventative care.
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.
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 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.
Health Secretary to Review SMA Screening After Jesy Nelson Plea
Health Secretary Wes Streeting vows to review newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy after Jesy Nelson reveals her twins' diagnosis. A simple £5 test could prevent paralysis.
Jesy Nelson fights for newborn SMA screening after twins' diagnosis
Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson campaigns for SMA1 to be added to the newborn heel prick test after her eight-month-old twins were diagnosed. Early screening can prevent severe symptoms.
Wes Streeting pledges review of SMA screening after Jesy Nelson plea
Health Secretary Wes Streeting supports Jesy Nelson's campaign for better spinal muscular atrophy screening in the NHS after her twins' diagnosis. Read the full story.
Streeting Backs Jesy Nelson's SMA Screening Call
Health Secretary Wes Streeting pledges to review NHS screening for spinal muscular atrophy after former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twin daughters' diagnosis. Read more.
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.
Jesy Nelson's twins diagnosed with severe SMA Type 1
Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her baby twins have Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Early treatment is vital, but NHS screening is not routine. Learn about private testing options and the campaign for change.
Jesy Nelson's twins diagnosed with severe SMA condition
Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twin daughters have SMA Type 1. Discover why early testing is critical, NHS screening gaps, and private test options for UK parents.
Jesy Nelson's twins diagnosed with rare Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her six-month-old twin daughters have been diagnosed with severe Type 1 SMA. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and the urgent NHS screening campaign.
Lauren Laverne Shares Health Update After Cancer Treatment
BBC presenter Lauren Laverne reveals her recovery journey after an early cancer diagnosis from a routine screening. She urges vigilance and shares NHS advice on testing.
Lauren Laverne Shares Health Update After Cancer Treatment
BBC presenter Lauren Laverne reveals her recovery journey after a life-saving early cancer diagnosis, urging vigilance about health screenings. Read her full story.
Breast cancer deaths plummet to record low in UK
Breast cancer mortality rates in the UK have fallen by a sixth in ten years, reaching a historic low. Experts credit better screening and treatments, but urge more action on screening uptake and lifestyle.
HPV and Cervical Cancer: Expert Busts Common Myths
Consultant gynaecological oncologist Miss Adeola Olaitan explains the nuanced link between HPV and cervical cancer, debunks stigma, and highlights the importance of vaccination and NHS screening.
GMB: Kate Garraway comforts guest after mum's kidney death
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway offered heartfelt support to guest Genieva Owens, who lost her mum to kidney failure linked to a genetic risk. The interview highlights urgent calls for APOL1 gene screening in Black communities. Read the full story.
Widow: Prostate cancer advice 'proved deadly' for husband
A grieving widow warns that conflicting UK advice on prostate cancer PSA tests is costing lives, after her husband died aged 68. Read her urgent plea for clarity.
9 Million Miss NHS Cancer Screenings, Charity Warns
Cancer Research UK finds millions skip free NHS screenings. Experts urge using a new online checker to see eligibility, as early detection saves lives.
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.
Breast density info raises anxiety, says new study
New research reveals telling women they have dense breast tissue after a mammogram leads to higher anxiety and more GP consultations. The UK is considering whether to adopt the practice.
Men's Health Strategy Launched as NHS Faces Overstretch
The UK government's new Men's Health Strategy aims to tackle lower life expectancy and high suicide rates. But with a £300m fund and huge NHS waiting lists, can it make a real difference? Read our analysis.
Athlete's cancer diagnosis sparks screening debate
Former oil worker Ian Colby, 57, was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer despite being an elite athlete. His case highlights urgent calls for widespread PSA testing in the UK.
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