Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Review the NHS breast screening age

Open for signatures 59 signatures

What the petition asks

Review NHS breast screening and ensure women with possible breast cancer symptoms, including those mistaken for menopause, receive timely investigation regardless of age.
Women under 50 can develop breast cancer, yet symptoms may be dismissed because of age or mistaken for menopause. Earlier diagnosis could save lives.

Timeline

19 Aug 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 59
Status Open for signatures
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 19 Aug 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.