Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Government to change the guidelines on double mastectomies
Closed
255 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to change the guidelines regarding mastectomies to make it mandatory for all patients who are recommended a single mastectomy to be offered a double mastectomy. I had a single mastectomy and the other side won't be removed. Why can't I sleep or feel comfortable.
I needed a single mastectomy and for my own reasons I chose not to have reconstruction, a choice I don't regret but believe the choice to have a double mastectomy should be offered or accepted at anytime, I can request have any implant or reconstruction using my own body whenever with no questions so why does it need to be questioned and assessed to have the other side removed when it would make me more comfortable and feel equal.
Timeline
| 27 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 May 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
255
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
27 Nov 2025
Closed
27 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.