Women impacted by the CervicalCheck scandal are to receive a package of supports including discretionary medical cards, travel and childcare expenses, and counselling services. Health Minister Simon Harris announced a number of “practical measures” for women, including covering the cost of medicine, taking in any “experimental drugs” prescribed by clinicians. The Cabinet has also signed off on the provision of discretionary medical cards for all affected women and their next of kin in cases where women have passed away. Women and families affected by the CervicalCheck controversy have been promised a package of measures including medical cards, travel expenses and counselling. Emma Mhic Mhathúna has welcomed the range of supports announced by the Government for women and families affected by the cervical screening controversy, but says more needs to be done.

Source: Irish Examiner May 11, 2018 23:37 UTC