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Cancard launches UK’s largest medical cannabis patient survey
It aims to give patients a voice in the campaign for cannabis policy reform.
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Inside the Medical Cannabis Police Guidance: Everything Patients Need to Know
Last week, the first official guidance on medical cannabis for police officers in England and Wales was made public.
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UK Policing Body Publishes First Official Guidance on Medical Cannabis
The National Police Chiefs’ Council has approved the first official guidance for medical cannabis.
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Medical Cannabis Cards in Europe – Legitimacy, Benefits, and Future Challenges
The concept of the medical cannabis card originated out of the US in some jurisdictions where patients are issued an annual card from their doctor which permits them to purchase medical cannabis from any legal dispensary.
Patients
UK Medical Cannabis Cards Explained
We explain what medical cannabis cards do — and do not — prove, and what patients need to know.
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Home Affairs Committee calls for wider NHS access to medical cannabis
The report highlights ‘concerns’ over the lack of NHS access, but does not support further reform to cannabis laws.
Industry
New report calls for overhaul of ‘discriminatory’ UK cannabis driving laws
Current driving laws are outdated and leave patients at risk of prosecution, according to a new report.
Industry
UK’s first ‘own your grow’ initiative gives patients chance to invest in cannabis
Grow Lab Organics and Cancard are establishing the first ‘community-owned’ medicinal cannabis facility in the UK.
Patients
Why are some UK patients choosing legacy over legal cannabis?
Cannabis Health explores why some are still accessing their medication illicitly, either through choice or necessity.
Industry
Five takeaways from the UK’s first cannabis patient conference
Patients were given a platform to share their perspectives on the current landscape.
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Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2022: Everything you need to know
Take a look at what’s on during Medical Cannabis Awareness Week.
Advocacy
‘Tone deaf’ calls for cannabis to be Class A only fuel fear, stigma and misinformation
The Home Office has no current plans to upgrade cannabis to Class A, but even the suggestion is damaging.
Advocacy
Medical cannabis patient “forced out” of hometown over housing battle
Danny Wilson says he is being unfairly treated as a result of his medical cannabis prescription.
Advocacy
Ireland medical cannabis conference to set agenda for change
Patients for Safe Access aims to set a national agenda for reform to Ireland’s cannabis laws
Advocacy
“It felt like a witch hunt” – Patient speaks out after police seize cannabis prescription
Ryan Specter believes police need to be better educated about the legality of medical cannabis.
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40 inspirational women in cannabis
In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women making change in medical cannabis.
Advocacy
How do I access a medical cannabis prescription?
Two experts discuss the process of accessing a medical cannabis prescription
Wellness
Working 9 to 5: US study reveals 15% of remote workers used cannabis on the job
Employees said it reduced stress and boosted productivity, could this mean policy changes are needed?
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New study to examine if cannabis can be used for diabetic nerve pain
Patients experiencing diabetic neuropathy will take part in a study examining if medical cannabis could help control pain levels.
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International Women’s Day: 30 women leading the way in cannabis
For International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating those women who are truly making their mark on the cannabis sector. From the best female-focused CBD brands to trailblazing campaigners, researchers, prescribers […]
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Thousands apply for medical cannabis exemption card
A new initiative which could protect over one million medical cannabis users from prosecution has launched this month with an “encouraging” response from police forces. Cancard was founded earlier this […]
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I’ve gone from a wheelchair to walking thanks to cannabis
Fibromyalgia sufferer Jane Hinchcliffe was housebound and wheelchair dependent for years, but since using medical cannabis she’s back on her feet. “Cannabis gave me a life,” says Jane Hinchcliffe, who […]
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Labour MPs call for possible regulation of a legalised cannabis market
A group of Labour MPs are calling for the decriminalisation of drugs and the possible regulation of the UK cannabis market. The party’s drug policy reform group has urged Labour […]
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Over one million patients eligible for new medical cannabis exemption card
A groundbreaking new scheme will protect over one million UK patients from arrest and prosecution. Over 1 million British adults will be eligible to apply for a medical cannabis exemption […]