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Make routine breast screenings available for over 71's

Submitted on Saturday 10th October 2020

Rejected on Tuesday 10th November 2020

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)

Petition Action

Make routine breast screenings available for over 71's

Petition Details

To make mammograms available for over 71's

Additional Information

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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This petition was rejected

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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