Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund broader STI testing to include microbiome testing on the NHS
Closed
39 signatures
What the petition asks
Fund free access to vaginal and penile microbiome testing on the NHS, and expand infection screening beyond standard STI panels for individuals reporting persistent symptoms or recurrent issues.
We believe many people suffer from undiagnosed or misdiagnosed infections due to limited testing. Microbiome imbalances and lesser-known infections can deeply impact health, fertility, and mental wellbeing. We believe early, accurate diagnosis would reduce long-term NHS costs and suffering.
Timeline
| 12 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
39
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
12 May 2025
Closed
12 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 22 Aug 2026.