Parents fear being left behind in screening for rare condition after Jesy Nelson campaign

BBC Wales Sunday 09 August 2026, 20:58 UTC 1 min read

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Routine testing for newborns is being introduced in England and Scotland, but not Wales.

Jesy Nelson (PERSON) England (LOCATION) Scotland (LOCATION) Wales (LOCATION)

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