Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Call for a review of endoscopy surveillance intervals for Barrett’s Oesophagus

Open for signatures 279 signatures

What the petition asks

Barrett’s Oesophagus can progress to cancer silently, even without symptoms. We urge the Government to call for a review looking to shorten surveillance intervals to detect disease earlier, improve survival, and save lives.
Barrett’s Oesophagus can progress to advanced cancer silently within the current 3–5 year surveillance intervals, often causing patients anxiety. Reviewing and shortening intervals would allow earlier detection, prevent late-stage disease, reduce anxiety, improve survival, and save lives.

Timeline

6 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 279
Status Open for signatures
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 6 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.