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Characterisation of the SMN1/2 locus using a highly specific variant caller on whole-genome sequence data from 500,000 individuals

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By Timothy Hall, Robin Beaumont, James Fasham, Emma L. Baple, Leigh Jackson, Michael N. Weedon, Caroline Wright
| Nature Verified
Abstract Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare autosomal recessive condition caused by biallelic loss of the SMN1 gene that results in severe lower motor neuron degeneration in childhood. Targeted pre-symptomatic treatments have been shown to dramatically improve outcomes, supporting the inclusion of SMA in newborn screening programmes.
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Government consults on new employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children

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By Leigh Jackson, Helen Coombes
| Lewissilkin
Employees have been entitled to carer’s leave since April 2024. The right provides up to five days’ unpaid leave in any rolling 12-month period to provide or arrange care for a dependant with a long-term care need. In its Plan to Make Work Pay, the government committed to reviewing that right and considering the case for introducing paid leave.
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Government Consults On New Employment Rights For Unpaid Carers And Parents Of Seriously Ill Children

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By Leigh Jackson, Helen Coombes
| Mondaq
Leigh Jackson’s articles from Lewis Silkin are most popular: within Employment and HR topic(s) in United Kingdom with readers working within the Business & Consumer Services, Retail & Leisure and Law Firm industries Lewis Silkin are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp and Law Practice Management topic(s) The government has launched a consultation on potential new employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children. The consultation closes on 1 September 2026.
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