Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Lower the age for invites to regular mammograms to 40.

Closed 1,574 signatures

What the petition asks

Currently the age for routine mammograms to start is 50. I believe this should be lowered to 40.
I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer at age 41. I have no close family history of any cancer including breast or ovarian cancer. I was lucky to find my lump early and my outlook currently is positive.

During my journey it has become apparent that more young people are being diagnosed with breast cancer. I think it's essential that people are aware of their bodies and have the opportunity to catch this as early as possible. I think this would help save lives.

Timeline

11 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
11 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,574
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 11 Apr 2025
Closed 11 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.