Rollout of SMA screening for newborns begins in England

Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy begins, starting at the Birmingham laboratory.

NHS England · Primary Care Bulletin item

Rollout of SMA screening for newborns begins in England

Published 8 October 2026 · Referrals & hospital services

← NHS England Primary Care Bulletin – 8 October 2026

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In brief Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy begins, starting at the Birmingham laboratory.

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From NHS England’s Primary Care Bulletin, issue 409, 8 October 2026. Headline is NHS England’s; summary by BLMC. The full bulletin is also published on patient.info.