In many European countries the heel prick tests for more than 30 deadly conditions. Nickie Aiken MP, who campaigns on the issue, said: “Now is a golden opportunity to have a root and branch review of newborn screening. “We need to expand the newborn baby screening programme.”The heel prick test sees an NHS medic takes four drops of blood on a special card. SMA UK has compiled evidence which will be considered by the National Screening Committee. Liz added: “It has to go through the regulatory process but we’re hoping we could see SMA screening within the next year or two years probably.

Source: Daily Mirror June 08, 2021 11:00 UTC