Rejected petition Sanitary products free via the NHS, have NHS supply sanitary products for free

Make a legal requirement for the NHS to supply sanitary products free of charge. Periods are not a choice and women have to pay a minimum of £300 a year. Other forms of medical help is supplied via NHS so should menstrual issues. Sanitary products are classed as a luxury item, change this now.

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Fund free female sanitary products for all women and girls
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756958

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Date submitted 30 January 2026
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