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Professor David Nutt to Explore the Future of Medical Cannabis Research at London Symposium
Professor David Nutt has been announced as a key speaker at the Cannabis Health Symposium in London later this year.
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Medical Cannabis and Driving in the UK: the Law, the Science and Your Rights
There remains debate within policing over how prescribed medical cannabis patients should be dealt with safely at the roadside.
Advocacy
New White Paper Calls for NHS Cannabis Pilot and Parliamentary Inquiry Into the Industry
In the eight years since, the NHS has issued just five prescriptions for unlicenced specials cannabis medicines, creating a two-tier system with access only to those who can afford to pay for it.
News
NHS Trust Approves New Guidelines for Medical Cannabis Patients
Devon Partnership NHS Trust has approved procedures for patients to continue taking their prescribed cannabis-based medications while in hospital.
Patients
Medical Cannabis at Work: Why Employers Need a Policy
Introducing The Medical Cannabis Employer Handbook
News
Welsh Liberal Democrats Pass Motion Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients
The party has passed a motion that aims to protect patients from discrimination related to their use of prescribed cannabis medicines.
News
Oliver’s Law: Campaign Calls for Changes to Medical Cannabis Prescribing in Psychiatric Conditions
A new campaign is calling for urgent regulatory changes to how medical cannabis is prescribed to psychiatric patients in the UK.
Insight
Bridging the Gap: What Integrated Care Really Means for Patients with Complex Needs
By Dr Sue Clenton, Consultant Oncologist and Medical Director at Releaf Cannabis Clinic In her bi-weekly series for Cannabis Health, Dr Sue Clenton, Consultant Oncologist and Medical Director at Releaf […]
News
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.
Industry
Prescribing, Products and Patient Access: What to Expect from Medical Cannabis in 2026
The team at Prohibition Partners shares how they think things will shape up for medical cannabis in 2026.
Industry
What Is Really Going on in the UK’s Medical Cannabis Market?
In the first of a series of deep dives in the UK market, we look into its rapid growth, the shift in dominance of popular strains, and the dramatic swing towards higher THC products.
News
UK Experts Publish First Comprehensive Dosing Guide for Medical Cannabis Oils
The authors say the guidance aims to address “clear gaps” in prescriber training and education.
News
Cannabis Health Symposium 2025 – Key Takeaways Part 2
The afternoon sessions at Tuesday’s inaugural Cannabis Health Symposium 2025 moved beyond the fundamentals of cannabis medicine and its potential, to the practical realities of prescribing this relatively new medicine in the […]
News
Cannabis Health Symposium 2025: Key Takeaways Part 1
On Tuesday, November 25, nearly 200 healthcare professionals, patient advocates, cannabis educators, and industry leaders converged on London’s Conway Hall for the inaugural Cannabis Health Symposium. The event embodied the UK medical cannabis industry’s […]
News
UK Medical Cannabis Awareness Month: Campaigners, Clinicians and Industry Leaders Join Forces to Drive Momentum
A quick rundown of the highlights so far, and what’s still left to look forward to.
Health
Cannabis-Based Medicines in Women’s Health: Evidence & Knowledge Gaps
From endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain to PMDD and menopause, more women are turning to cannabis-based medicine, but what do we know and where do we still need more research? […]
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.
Insight
Exploring the Endocannabinoid System: What Every Clinician Should Know
We unpack the science behind the ECS and its significance in a range of chronic conditions.
Industry
Why CPD-Certification Matters for Medical Cannabis Clinicians
Healthcare professionals attending the Cannabis Health Symposium next month will be able to earn CPD points to support their professional development. The Cannabis Health Symposium is a Continuing Professional Development […]
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Thousands of UK Patients Left Suffering as Fewer Than 1% of Doctors Trained to Prescribe Legal Medical Cannabis
Almost seven years since medical cannabis was legalised in the UK on 1st November 2018, less than 1% of the UK’s approximate 100,000 doctors on the General Medical Council (GMC) […]
Insight
Medical Cannabis in Psychiatry: From Neurodiversity to Mental Health
We examine the research and real-world evidence behind the use of cannabis-based medicines in psychiatry.
News
Curaleaf Laboratories Announced as Headline Sponsor of Cannabis Health Symposium
Curaleaf Laboratories’ sponsorship forms part of its ongoing collaboration with the MCCS.
News
‘Significant Variation in Standards’ Found Across UK Medical Cannabis Pharmacies as ACMD Review Call Closes
A new report from the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) provides the most detailed regulatory snapshot yet of how medical cannabis is being dispensed across the UK.
Health
Medical Cannabis and Dementia: What Does the Evidence Say?
A number of studies have explored whether medicinal cannabis could be used to treat some of the common symptoms.