Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund regular mammograms and MRIs from women from the age of 18
Closed
76 signatures
What the petition asks
Mammograms and MRIs should be available for women every single year of their adult life. Cancer has no age requirements. Mammograms and MRIs are vital in detecting cancer and other dangerous lumps, and most importantly, they are vital in saving the lives of women. Mammograms save lives.
There are a number of types of lumps which can only be detected by mammograms. Mammograms are only routinely offered to over 50s, and young women can be denied referrals to breast clinics due to their age.
We are told to look for early signs of cancer in order to get the best likelihood of survival, but too many are then refused the tests to check for said cancer. It makes no sense and it is unfair. We deserve access to screening and the peace of mind of knowing we are safe and can trust our NHS to protect us from cancer.
We are told to look for early signs of cancer in order to get the best likelihood of survival, but too many are then refused the tests to check for said cancer. It makes no sense and it is unfair. We deserve access to screening and the peace of mind of knowing we are safe and can trust our NHS to protect us from cancer.
Timeline
| 8 Aug 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Feb 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
76
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
8 Aug 2022
Closed
22 Feb 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.