Health Secretary Wes Streeting praises Jesy Nelson and the Mirror's campaign for routine newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy, a condition affecting her twin girls. A simple £5 test could change lives.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has praised Jesy Nelson and the Mirror for campaigning to introduce a £5 heel prick test for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) on the NHS, following the singer's delayed diagnosis of her twin daughters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 reveals her twins' SMA1 diagnosis and her anguish over missed early signs. The singer is now campaigning for newborn screening to prevent the disease. Read her emotional story.
Jesy Nelson reveals her twins' SMA1 diagnosis, saying early signs were missed. She's petitioning for newborn screening to prevent disability. Read her emotional story.
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.
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.
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 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.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her premature twin daughters have Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She vows to fight for newborn screening and shares their journey. Read the full update.
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.
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.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twin daughters have SMA, a rare genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms, treatments, and the urgent call for UK newborn screening.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twin daughters have SMA, a rare genetic condition. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment, and the urgent call for UK-wide newborn screening.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twin daughters have SMA type 1. Muscular Dystrophy UK praises her for raising awareness about the rare genetic condition and newborn screening.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twin daughters have SMA1. Muscular Dystrophy UK praises her bravery and calls for urgent newborn screening across the UK. Read her emotional story.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twins have SMA-1, a rare muscle disease. Doctors commend her for raising awareness of the symptoms that affect 70 UK babies yearly.
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.
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.
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.
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy responds with disappointment to the UK's decision against routine prostate cancer screening. Learn why and what it means for men's health.
The UK National Screening Committee has decided against a national prostate cancer screening programme, sparking disappointment from public figures and highlighting higher risks for black men.
Sir Tony Robinson and Dermot Murnaghan lead criticism after UK committee rejects universal prostate cancer screening. Learn why and what's next for men's health.
The UK National Screening Committee is expected to reject calls for routine PSA tests for Black men and those with a family history, prioritising caution over unnecessary treatment.
Government advisors reject calls for a national prostate cancer screening programme despite evidence it cuts deaths by 13%. Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces pressure to overrule the decision.
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