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.