Petitions/Fund broader STI testing to include microbiome testing on the NHS
StatusClosed
Opened12 May 2025
Closes12 Nov 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

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.

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.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Jen Craft
1Jen Craft MP
Thurrock
3
Sarah Bool
2Sarah Bool MP
South Northamptonshire
2
Richard Tice
3Richard Tice MP
Boston and Skegness
1
Karin Smyth
4Karin Smyth MP
Bristol South
1
Jerome Mayhew
5Jerome Mayhew MP
Broadland and Fakenham
1
Juliet Campbell
6Juliet Campbell MP
Broxtowe
1
Ms Julie Minns
7Ms Julie Minns MP
Carlisle
1
Aphra Brandreth
8Aphra Brandreth MP
Chester South and Eddisbury
1
Sir Christopher Chope
9Sir Christopher Chope MP
Christchurch
1
Sarah Jones
10Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Fund broader STI testing to include microbiome testing on the NHS — Petitions