According to major media reports, the theft occurred in the early hours of the morning from Nelson's driveway in Brentwood, Essex. The stolen vehicle is a black Defender with registration plate JJ73SSY, and it was last tracked by a camera in the Chelmsford area. The exact date and time of the theft have not been disclosed, and it remains unknown whether the car has been recovered or located.
Nelson responded to the incident on social media, stating that her car was stolen from her driveway in the early hours and asking for information about the black Defender with registration plate JJ73SSY. She has offered a £10,000 reward for anyone who finds the car, though police have not confirmed if any suspects or leads have been identified.
My car got stolen off the driveway in the early hours of this morning, if anyone sees a black defender, reg plate JJ73SSY, please if any of you have seen or know any information, DM me or contact the police. I have so much of my girls' hospital equipment in there that's really needed.
Her twin daughters, Ocean and Story, were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA1) in January. SMA1 is a rare muscle-wasting condition that weakens muscles by affecting motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, and it is the most common and severe form of the disease. Without medical intervention, life expectancy for Type 1 SMA is estimated at less than two years. A late diagnosis meant Nelson's twins are unable to ever walk, and the specific hospital equipment stolen from the car, along with its value, has not been detailed.
Nelson has been campaigning for the NHS to introduce newborn testing for SMA1 to enable earlier diagnosis and treatment. Her advocacy has gained momentum, with a petition for SMA1 newborn testing reaching 100,000 signatures, which will now be debated in parliament.
It is bit bittersweet because basically they are only doing it in certain areas of England, so if you do not live in that certain postcode or part of England then your baby won't be tested for SMA, which is really sad.
In response to such campaigns, Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced plans for more than 400,000 babies to be screened for SMA1 from October 2026. However, only certain areas in England will carry out these tests on newborns from that date, creating what Nelson described as a 'postcode lottery.' Which specific areas will implement the testing remains unknown.
This development comes amid ongoing debates about newborn screening in the UK. In January, the UK's National Screening Committee rejected calls to introduce checks for another muscular disease, highlighting the challenges in expanding such programs.
It's essentially a postcode lottery for your baby which shouldn't be the case. All babies lives matter, so as amazing as it is there is still a long way to go in terms of that.
I'm going to keep pushing and trying as much as possible to get this so it is in all areas of England and then also the petition you all kindly signed getting 100,000 signatures is now going to be debated in parliament which is just amazing.
That is all down to you guys so thank you so so much, you're incredible and I am so appreciated of all the support and love, thank you so much.
I am really proud how far the campaign has come.