Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Fund free period products

Closed 236 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to make it so women don't have to pay for menstrual products. They're far too expensive and are a basic necessity.
There are several cases of women and young girls being unable to afford them and having to go out with a sock in their underwear instead of a pad.

Some students have to go to the medical room to collect as many pads they can get because they find it difficult paying for them. The price is ridiculous, and women have to use menstrual products every month. Making them freely available would be much better.

Timeline

13 Sep 2023 Petition opened for signatures
13 Mar 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 236
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 13 Sep 2023
Closed 13 Mar 2024

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