Breast Cancer Screening (Women Under 40) Bill

A Bill to entitle women aged under 40 and with a family history of breast cancer to breast cancer screening services; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

17 September 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would entitle women aged under 40 who have a family history of breast cancer to access breast cancer screening services. It would extend screening eligibility to this higher‑risk group and establish the legal basis for NHS screening to be provided to them, along with related measures.

Key Points

Entitles women aged under 40 with a family history of breast cancer to access breast cancer screening services.
Extends screening eligibility beyond current age limits for a defined high‑risk group.
Creates the legal framework for NHS screening provision to this group and related arrangements.

Who is affected?

Women aged under 40 with a family history of breast cancerNHS Breast Screening Programme and other screening providersHealthcare professionals delivering breast cancer screening services

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

2 Jul 2019

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Breast Cancer Screening (Women Under 40)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

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