Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Lower the age for invites to regular mammograms to 30
Closed
703 signatures
What the petition asks
We think the recommended age for routine mammograms should be lowered from 50 to 30. We believe this change could increase early detection, offer better health outcomes, and save countless lives
We feel that ensuring those under 50 can access the crucial early detection that routine mammograms provide is vital.
At the age of 41, I've been diagnosed with breast cancer. Like many others, I never considered cancer a possibility. Even when I discovered a small lump, I thought I might be overreacting. What if I had dismissed it and waited until the age of 50 for a routine mammogram? So many young individuals are being diagnosed with breast cancer today, and it's not uncommon for them to feel dismissed or misdiagnose their symptoms as something less serious. Breast cancer doesn't wait for you to turn 50.
At the age of 41, I've been diagnosed with breast cancer. Like many others, I never considered cancer a possibility. Even when I discovered a small lump, I thought I might be overreacting. What if I had dismissed it and waited until the age of 50 for a routine mammogram? So many young individuals are being diagnosed with breast cancer today, and it's not uncommon for them to feel dismissed or misdiagnose their symptoms as something less serious. Breast cancer doesn't wait for you to turn 50.
Timeline
| 26 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
703
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
26 Sep 2025
Closed
26 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 2 Aug 2026.