PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Petition to make sanitary towels/pads free for women/young teens free in the UK.
Ensure free access to safe, non-toxic sanitary pads for all women and young people in the UK through the NHS, schools, and public services, and introduce stricter regulations on harmful chemicals used in menstrual products.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
21
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
Background
Many women and young people cannot afford sanitary products, forcing them to use unsafe alternatives. In addition, concerns have been raised about harmful chemicals in some pads, which may impact long-term health. Menstrual care is a basic need, not a luxury. Providing free, safe products would reduce period poverty, protect health, and promote dignity and equality across the UK.