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A major change to newborn screening has been announced in England.
From October 2026, babies will begin being screened for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) as part of the routine newborn blood test, with the rollout expanding until every newborn in England is included by October 2027.
If you've seen the headlines and are wondering what it means for you or your baby, we've broken down everything you need to know – from what SMA is to how the screening works.
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