Petition
Allow women to have smear tests from 18 if they choose
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Lower the age limit from 25 to 18 for smear tests.
So many young girls/ women have problems, some have died before having a smear test.
Starting this at 18 and allowing women to have a choice to have this done earlier if they feel they have issues will give more women a chance to get ahead of health issues in that area.
Being told a a smear would not be looked at unless you are 25 and therefore they refuse to do them. This could potentially save womens lives.
Starting this at 18 and allowing women to have a choice to have this done earlier if they feel they have issues will give more women a chance to get ahead of health issues in that area.
Being told a a smear would not be looked at unless you are 25 and therefore they refuse to do them. This could potentially save womens lives.
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 similar action: "Fund cervical screening every 3 yrs or more frequently, lower minimum age to 18" Fund cervical screening every 3 yrs or more frequently, lower minimum age to 18
Timeline
| 8 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.