Petition
Make it a legal requirement from birth to have all babies heel pricked for SMA
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular disorder causing severe muscle weakness in infants, with symptoms appearing in the first six months of life. Without treatment, it is life-limiting.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test: Review the evidence and fund the addition of SMA to the Newborn Screening Test
Timeline
| 4 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.