Describing the medical care as a “basic right” to cover GP visits and other expenses, her mum, Anglea O'Connor, went public with her fight to get her daughter a card.
However, thanks to both Lucy and Angela, the HSE has confirmed that from today children and young adults with cancer will automatically be given a medical card for five years.
Welcoming the announcement, Minister for Primary Care Kathleen Lynch said: “Any child under the age of 18 who has had a diagnosis in the past 5 years will also be awarded a medical card for five years.".
Talking about the major announcement, Lucy’s family took to her support page, saying: "One of the positives of going public, with Lucy's story, is that from July 1st 2015, all children under 18, diagnosed with cancer in Ireland, will receive a medical card for 5 years."
"Delighted that no other family will have to go public with their story. In saying that, the support from you all has been amazing, so thank you,"
Today also marks the first day of free GP care for under sixes.
