Petition to make sanitary towels/pads free for women/young teens free in the UK.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Ensure free access to safe, non-toxic sanitary pads for all women and young people in the UK through the NHS, schools, and public services, and introduce stricter regulations on harmful chemicals used in menstrual products.

Many women and young people cannot afford sanitary products, forcing them to use unsafe alternatives. In addition, concerns have been raised about harmful chemicals in some pads, which may impact long-term health. Menstrual care is a basic need, not a luxury. Providing free, safe products would reduce period poverty, protect health, and promote dignity and equality across the UK.

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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Fund free female sanitary products for all women and girls
Fund free female sanitary products for all women and girls

Timeline

28 Mar 2026	Petition opened for signatures
20 Apr 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Apr 2026

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