Submitted on Wednesday 11th June 2025
Rejected on Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Keep Cervical Smear Tests Every 3 Years - Don't Risk Women's Lives
Extending the smear test interval to every 5 years risks missing early detection of cervical cancer, which is most treatable when caught early. Many women, especially those at higher risk or with previous abnormalities, will be overlooked.
Vulnerable groups, including low-income and minority women, may already face barriers to healthcare, and reducing screenings exacerbates these disparities.
This change reflects a lack of commitment to women's health, putting lives at risk for the sake of cost-saving, and undermines progress in cervical cancer prevention. Women's health deserves more attention, not less.
Extending the gap between smear tests risks missing early cancer detection, putting women's health at risk. Please sign
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There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729981
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