Advocacy
Medical Cannabis Awareness Week – what’s on and how you can get involved
Medical Cannabis Awareness Week will return from 1-7 November to mark three years since the law changed
Medical Cannabis Awareness Week will return from 1-7 November to mark three years since the law changed with renewed calls for fair patient access.
The first Medical Cannabis Awareness Week to take place last year saw over 50 speakers and 1500 live attendees, with 60,000 people reached.
This year, taking place from 1-7 November, Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2021 aims to highlight the need for real-world evidence in evolving access to this new treatment, calling for fair access to medical cannabis treatment on the NHS.
There are several ways supporters can get involved, with virtual events taking place each day, aimed at patients, doctors, supporters and anyone else with an interest in medical cannabis.
What’s on
Day 1: Patient Perspectives
Monday 1 November, 6pm – 7.30pm
A patient and parent panel share both the successes and continued barriers in accessing medical cannabis in the UK.
Day 2: Condition Conversations
Tuesday 2 November, 6pm – 7.30pm
A conversation exploring the potential of medical cannabis treatment for a range of physical and mental health conditions.
Day 3: Research Roundtable
Wednesday 3 November, 6pm-7.30pm
A look at the latest research, highlighting the real need for real-world evidence in evolving medical cannabis access.
Day 4: Industry Insights
Thursday 4 November, 6pm – 7.30pm
An insight into current industry ongoings, focusing on the need to centre and amplify patients in the medical cannabis sector.
Day 5: Access Analysis
Friday 5 November, 6pm-7.30pm
A step-by-step guide to support patients in making an informed decision in accessing medical cannabis treatment.
Day 6: Diversity Discussions
Saturday 6 November, 6pm-7.30pm
An open dialogue addressing cultural challenges and the urgent need to widen diversity in the medical cannabis sector.
Day 7: Summary Session
Sunday 7 November, 6pm-7.30pm
A look into the findings from across Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2021, mapping out calls to action and next steps
How you can get involved
Share your plea
Join patients, advocates and organisations to share your PLEA on social media using the hashtag #MCAW2021
Raise awareness, address the stigma, call for change. You can record a video making your plea, write it down, or record an audio clip.
Have a conversation about medical cannabis
Ask questions, and connect with medical cannabis supporters, patients, and allies via the #MCAW2021 hashtag on social media.
Write to you MP
Help spread the word about fair access to medical cannabis treatment by writing to your MP. Use the template example to create your own letter and email or post it to your MP.
For full event listings and to access resources for patients, doctors and supporters visit www.pleacommunity.org.uk/mcaw
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