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About Medical Cannabis Patients Hub (MCPH)

Welcome to the Medical Cannabis Patients Hub. MCPH is on a mission to shift perceptions around medical cannabis in the UK by boosting awareness, clarifying the patient journey, and advocating for legal changes. We aim to simplify the potential health benefits and risks of cannabis for everyone.

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We are the Medical Cannabis Patients Hub - established in April 2024. We're all about providing clear cannabis information, support, and making connections. We aim to be a great first stop for anyone curious about medical cannabis, whether a patient, a doctor, a family member or caregiver.

MCPH aims to help simplify the medical cannabis journey for all. We want to cut through the complexity of getting medical cannabis in the UK by publishing clear information to help prospective patients.

This website is now live and offers a variety of resources to support patients through their journey, right from the first medical cannabis search. Resources include:

  • Guides on navigating the medical cannabis process
  • Advice on obtaining a cannabis prescription
  • Stories from real patients and guest contributors
  • Clinic reviews and comparisons
  • Detailed information on medications and condition-specific guidance
  • Essential links for additional resources, courses, and more Using Technology and Innovation
You can find these resources via the menu links above.  What We Do

We demystify treatment paths with original content, interactive tools, and friendly guides. Our mission is to educate, empower, and connect, ensuring informed choices and broadening patient support. Join our journey to shape medical cannabis healthcare's future.

Educate

We want to educate the masses on the benefits of medical cannabis and how to obtain legal cannabis in the United Kingdom.

Empower

We want to empower our users to feel confident about their medical status, protected by the knowledge of the laws surrounding medical cannabis and patients.

Connect

We want to connect people together, to foster great conversations and grow the UK patient network!

“Years on from the laws changing around Medical Cannabis, the vast majority of the public do not know how to access legal cannabis in the UK. We want to change that” - MCPH Founder Read Our Latest Articles

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Are there any side effects from CBD?

CBD, a naturally occurring compound from the cannabis plant, is super easy to use! You can find it in oils, tasty gummies, vape liquids, or capsules – something for everyone. It’s known for being gentle on your body and non-psychoactive, and most people find it quite agreeable. You might notice things like a dry mouth, a slight change in appetite, or feeling a bit sleepy, but those effects are usually mild. Just a heads up – if you take any medications, it’s always best to double-check with your doctor about using CBD. Choosing a high-quality CBD product and starting with...

Medical Cannabis Qualifying Conditions

UK medical cannabis refers to cannabis-based medicines used to alleviate symptoms of various conditions. CBPMs are specific cannabis-based products which are available on prescription for patients who qualify.  Currently, Medical Cannabis is only considered when other treatments have not been effective or suitable. Still, doctors are prescribing it for other conditions for which cannabis has been shown to help if the patient has tried two or more medicines for their condition unsuccessfully. Can I get a prescription for medical cannabis? Prescriptions for medical cannabis are given by specialist doctors rather than GPs. The decision to prescribe it is made on a case-by-case...