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BPNA accused of ‘wilfully denying’ children access to medical cannabis
Leading doctors and scientists have responded to new guidance from the BPNA on prescribing cannabis for childhood epilepsy.
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Epilepsy
BPNA publishes new guidance on prescribing medical cannabis in epilepsy
The updated guidance has been described as ‘unethical’ by medical cannabis experts.
Advocacy
GMC must address “serious concerns” over BPNA guidelines on prescribing medical cannabis
An open letter has been signed by more than 30 parents and carers of children with intractable epilepsy
Advocacy
“BPNA rules deny safe treatment for children”– clinicians write open letter to Sajid Javid
Fifty medical professionals have signed an open letter expressing their concerns over the BPNA guidelines
News
Families Call for Urgent Action on ‘Failures’ of UK’s Medical Cannabis Policy
What was once hailed as a historic victory has become a ‘national failure’, campaigners say.
News
Labour’s ‘Disappointing’ Response to Medical Cannabis Debate Show Nothing Has Changed
Via Business of Cannabis The first parliamentary debate on medical cannabis in the UK under the new Labour administration has shattered hopes of a more progressive stance on reform. Despite […]
Industry
Ananda Aiming to ‘Meet Regulators at Their Point of Need’ As it Secures More Major UK Clinical Cannabis Trials
Via Business of Cannabis UK-based biotech firm Ananda Developments has solidified its position as a driving force in clinical cannabis research in Europe, announcing the launch of two more major […]
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NHS Accused Of “Failing Patients” As Families Make Fresh Plea For Access
Six years on from the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, new figures reveal lack of NHS prescribing.
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UK medical cannabis supply issues continue to place children’s lives at risk, we’re calling on the industry to step up
Almost six years since the law change, children still struggle to access a consistent supply of medicine in the UK, writes Matt Hughes, Medcan Family Foundation.
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Five years of medical cannabis, five NHS prescriptions – how did we get here?
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK, we look back at the last five years.
Epilepsy
‘Our children have been left behind’ – How UK medical cannabis policy failed families
Five years since the law change why are parents still forced to break the law to access medicinal cannabis for their children?
Epilepsy
Dutch government pledges €1.4million for study on whole-plant CBD in epilepsy
Advocates in the UK are calling for their own government to follow suit and invest in much-needed NHS trials.
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Historic US cannabis research bill sparks calls for change in the UK
Leaders have called for UK government to increase funding and making it easier for companies to invest in research.
Industry
Five takeaways from the UK’s first cannabis patient conference
Patients were given a platform to share their perspectives on the current landscape.
Advocacy
Dr Bonni Goldstein: “A dead child is not better than a child on cannabis”
The world-leading paediatrician was interviewed by campaigner Hannah Deacon.
News
Medical cannabis in the mainstream: the top cannabis headlines this month
The latest coverage of medical cannabis in the mainstream media. From new research to patient stories, here are the top cannabis headlines from the past two weeks. Amidst the countless […]
Industry
Experts on everything you need to know about medical cannabis in the UK
Key takeaways from The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society event earlier this month.
Advocacy
My daughter’s seizures reduced by 95% on medical cannabis – why is it not available on the NHS?
Clover Carkeet’s family have had to fight for her to maintain access to the treatment
Advocacy
Alfie Dingley celebrates two years seizure free with medical cannabis
Hannah Deacon has called on UK bodies to review their stance on prescribing to other children.
Epilepsy
Experts publish advice on prescribing medical cannabis for epilepsy
UK experts have welcomed the guidance as a “step in the right direction”
Epilepsy
“It is soul-destroying” – Mum of toddler with rare condition says medical cannabis is his only hope
Isaac’s seizures are so severe doctors have given him just 18 months to live.
Epilepsy
UK family who lost daughter to SUDEP unable to access medical cannabis for son
The family is now faced with travelling overseas to access medical cannabis for their son.
Comment
Cannabis is medicine – just ask people with epilepsy
Dr Evan Lewis on why the opinion that cannabis is not a medicine is not only outdated, but is also dangerous.
Advocacy
‘Crisis’ in paediatric access to medical cannabis forcing parents to black market
There is currently only one consultant who specialises in paediatric epilepsy prescribing cannabis in the UK