PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Fund broader STI testing to include microbiome testing on the NHS
Fund free access to vaginal and penile microbiome testing on the NHS, and expand infection screening beyond standard STI panels for individuals reporting persistent symptoms or recurrent issues.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
39
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 39/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 39/100,000
Background
We believe many people suffer from undiagnosed or misdiagnosed infections due to limited testing. Microbiome imbalances and lesser-known infections can deeply impact health, fertility, and mental wellbeing. We believe early, accurate diagnosis would reduce long-term NHS costs and suffering.