Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Allow under-25s to undergo cervical screening on request

Open for signatures 132 signatures

What the petition asks

I believe individuals should have the ability to discuss their concerns with a healthcare professional and make an informed choice about whether screening is right for them, rather than being restricted solely by age. Due to me losing my dad to cancer I'm extremely scared of getting cancer.
Living with anxiety means these thoughts can become overwhelming, and the uncertainty can be difficult to manage. As a parent, this fear is even more significant—I worry about the impact on my child if something were to happen to me. Having the option to access cervical screening before the age of 25 would provide reassurance and could have a meaningful positive impact on mental wellbeing for people in similar situations.

Timeline

26 May 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 132
Status Open for signatures
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 26 May 2026

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