Submitted on Wednesday 25th June 2025
Rejected on Friday 18th July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Maintain the current 3-year interval for smear tests.
Changing smear tests from every 3 to 5 years puts women aged 25–49 at risk. Cervical cancer can develop fast. A 5-year gap could mean missed early signs and more late-stage diagnoses. HPV tests aren’t perfect. Act now — protect lives. Keep smear tests every 3 years!
The 3-year interval has been proven to save lives. Changing it now would undo years of progress in cervical cancer prevention — and risk more women being diagnosed late, when treatment is more invasive and outcomes are poorer.
We call on the government and NHS decision-makers to protect women’s health and keep smear tests every 3 years for women aged 25 to 49. This is about prevention, early detection, and ultimately, saving lives.
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