Petition · past parliament
Make routine breast screenings available for over 71's
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
To make mammograms available for over 71's
Due to covid-19, the routine every three years mammogram for over 71's has been stopped, the only way to get a mammogram is by referral from your GP which requires a reason of why you should get one.
Even if you've had breast cancer previously or are high risk of getting it you still are unable to book a routine appointment yourself.
Even if you've had breast cancer previously or are high risk of getting it you still are unable to book a routine appointment yourself.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The decision to suspend breast screening for women aged 71 and over is an operational matter for the NHS, not the Government or House of Commons.
At present routine NHS breast screenings are only offered to people up to the age of 71. If you want the age people are offered routine breast screenings to be increased you could start a new petition requesting this.
At present routine NHS breast screenings are only offered to people up to the age of 71. If you want the age people are offered routine breast screenings to be increased you could start a new petition requesting this.
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Nov 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.