Rejected petition Lower the age on a smear test for women from 25 to 16

Lower the age on a smear test for women from 25 to 16. As a mum of two I think it’s important that as soon as you become a young lady that all women should be checked as it could be too late at the age of 25.

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Fund annual cervical screening from age 16 or when first sexually active
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/605372

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Date submitted 8 March 2022
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