Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Review evidence and fund addition of Fabry disease to the newborn screening test

Closed 267 signatures

What the petition asks

Provide funding to add Fabry disease to the newborn screening programme via the existing heel-prick test. Early detection could allow faster treatment and help identify affected families. Review the evidence and begin a process of funding the addition of the disease to the test.
Fabry is a rare genetic disease that can cause life-threatening heart, kidney, and nerve damage. It often goes undiagnosed until it’s too late. Early detection at birth can save lives and allow families to access treatment sooner. Some countries and regions already screen newborns for Fabry and we think that we should too. As someone with Fabry, I know how crucial early diagnosis is. This change could transform care for future generations.

Timeline

30 Jul 2025 Petition opened for signatures
30 Jan 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 267
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 30 Jul 2025
Closed 30 Jan 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.