Change routine smear tests from 5 years back to 3

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The NHS has just released information that routine cervical smear tests will be done every 5 years rather than every 3 years. This will undoubtably lead to an increased amount of women being diagnosed too late and increased death rates for cervical cancer.

Women’s health is always pushed to the back burner within healthcare, this is a threat to women’s health. Early intervention is key for cervical cancer, and reducing screening puts women’s lives at risk. The amount of cellular changes that could occur with no presenting symptoms in 5 years is astounding, and without more regular screening, morality among patients with cervical cancer will undoubtably increase. Evidence shows that early intervention leads to increased chances of survival.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Review the NHS decision to make smear testing every 5 years if HPV negative

Timeline

11 Jun 2025	Petition opened for signatures
2 Jul 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Jul 2025

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