Submitted on Saturday 10th October 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 10th November 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Make routine breast screenings available for over 71's
To make mammograms available for over 71's
Due to covid-19, the routine every three years mammogram for over 71's has been stopped, the only way to get a mammogram is by referral from your GP which requires a reason of why you should get one.
Even if you've had breast cancer previously or are high risk of getting it you still are unable to book a routine appointment yourself.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The decision to suspend breast screening for women aged 71 and over is an operational matter for the NHS, not the Government or House of Commons.
At present routine NHS breast screenings are only offered to people up to the age of 71. If you want the age people are offered routine breast screenings to be increased you could start a new petition requesting this.
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