Written question asked by Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Screening
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy will be available to families in Oxfordshire.
- Answer
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I refer the Hon. Member to the announcement made on the evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy by the Department on 16 July, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/every-baby-in-england-to-get-life-saving-genetic-test-from-birth
In addition, the newborn heel prick test is routinely carried out by health visitors or community midwives on day five after birth.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 29038
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Babies Oxfordshire Screening Spinal muscular atrophy
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- 2026-09-15 13:14:55 +0100
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