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Jesy Nelson is in a ‘dream’ after daughters have feeding tubes removed

Jesy Nelson is in a ‘dream’ after daughters have feeding tubes removed

Nelson’s daughters have required feeding support as part of their early medical care.

Jesy Nelson tearfully tells Wes Streeting about ‘life-changing’ SMA test

Jesy Nelson tearfully tells Wes Streeting about ‘life-changing’ SMA test

The former Little Mix star, 35, has been followed by cameras for the new Prime Video documentary Jesy Nelson: Life Changing.

Jesy Nelson outraged at MPs in emotional video after SMA debate in parliament

Jesy Nelson outraged at MPs in emotional video after SMA debate in parliament

The singer, 35, was visibly upset in a video where she accused public health minister Sharon Hodgson of arguing against a full screening roll-out.

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

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

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

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

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

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.