Petition · past parliament

Smear tests to be once a year! Age of a smear test to drop to 18.

Rejected 16 signatures

What the petition asks

I went to the doctors before Christmas for a smear test but because my 3 years wasn't due I was told to come back in the February, I'm now waiting to have my smear test to be done next week even though I've got symptoms for cervical cancer. No one should have to wait a whole 3 years for each test!
Everyone needs to be checked regularly, no one should have to wait!

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

17 Feb 2016 Petition opened for signatures
18 Feb 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 16
Status Rejected
Rejected 18 Feb 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.