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Jesy Nelson ‘bittersweet’ after Scotland becomes first to screen babies for SMA

Jesy Nelson ‘bittersweet’ after Scotland becomes first to screen babies for SMA

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

The singer announced earlier this year that her twins, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson, were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy.

Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson becomes patron of SMA UK after twins’ diagnosis

Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson becomes patron of SMA UK after twins’ diagnosis

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

The singer took to Instagram to reveal that she has become a patron of the charity.

Jesy Nelson in tears as SMA petition reaches more than 100,000 signatures

Jesy Nelson in tears as SMA petition reaches more than 100,000 signatures

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

The petition was launched on Thursday morning.

Ex-Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson’s SMA petition to receive UK government response

Ex-Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson’s SMA petition to receive UK government response

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

The singer launched the petition after her twin babies were diagnosed with SMA1.

Ex-Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson launches SMA petition after twins’ diagnosis

Ex-Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson launches SMA petition after twins’ diagnosis

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

The Government is required to respond to the petition if it reaches 10,000 signatures.