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Fund HPV home tests as an alternative to cervical screening
Closed
351 signatures
What the petition asks
Many people are put off having a Cervical Screening due to how invasive and embarrassing some might find them. A HPV tests for abnormal cervical cells and are proven to be a good alternative to a Cervical Screening and this can be done in the comfort of your own home by yourself with a simple swab.
The NHS do not provide these tests as a standard alternative in all areas, but I believe it should be as it can save multiple lives. Younger people who are worried will be able to test themselves and it could overall save the NHS of money.
Provide funding to roll out HPV Home Test Kits from the NHS as an alternative to a Cervical Screening.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/02/nhs-gives-women-hpv-home-testing-kits-to-cut-cancer-deaths/
Provide funding to roll out HPV Home Test Kits from the NHS as an alternative to a Cervical Screening.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/02/nhs-gives-women-hpv-home-testing-kits-to-cut-cancer-deaths/
Timeline
| 10 Mar 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Sep 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
351
Status
Closed
Opened
10 Mar 2023
Closed
10 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.