Jesy Nelson campaigns for SMA screening after twins' diagnosis
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36 claimsJesy Nelson's twin daughters Ocean and Story were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in January.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular condition that weakens muscles by affecting motor nerve cells in the spinal cord.
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SMA Type 1 is the most severe form, with a life expectancy of less than two years without treatment.
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Open Questions
5 questionsWhat specific treatments are the twins currently receiving at Great Ormond Street Hospital?
Which exact areas in England will have SMA screening from October 2026, and what criteria determine their selection?
What is the current status and timeline for the parliamentary debate on the SMA screening petition?
What is the official NHS or government response to Jesy Nelson's campaign and the petition reaching 100,000 signatures?
How are the twins' health progressing, and what is their prognosis given their current treatment?
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