Your rights.
Your prescription.
Your community.
PatientsCann UK is the country's leading patient-led organisation for medical cannabis. We provide free guidance, support, and a trusted community for tens of thousands of patients across the UK.
- 2018
- Legal Since
- 90k+
- Legal Patients
- 100%
- Patient-Led
- Free
- Resources
Our free Start Your Journey guide walks you through finding a clinic, what to expect, costs, and your rights as a patient.
Start Your JourneyHousing, employment, driving, public venues and more. Understand your legal protections as a medical cannabis patient.
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Free resources covering every aspect of life as a medical cannabis patient in the UK.
Empowering every
medical cannabis patient
in the UK
PatientsCann UK is a patient-founded, patient-led Community Interest Company. We provide free education, advocacy, peer support, and resources to everyone navigating UK medical cannabis, at no cost to patients.
Patient-Centric
Every project and decision is led by what patients need, informed by real community feedback.
Education
Accurate, accessible information so patients can navigate the system with confidence.
Advocacy
Patient voices at the highest levels, including MHRA, NICE, and government policymakers.
Volunteer-Run
100% volunteer-operated, funded by donations. No commercial agenda, just a commitment to patients.
How to access medical cannabis in the UK
Legal on prescription since November 2018. Here is how the process works for new patients.
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Check Eligibility
Most conditions can qualify. Use our eligibility checker or browse our clinic directory to find the right clinic for your needs.
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Book a Consultation
A specialist doctor reviews your medical history. Consultations are typically online and take around 30 to 60 minutes.
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Receive Your Prescription
If approved, your prescription is sent to a specialist pharmacy. Products are delivered directly to your door.
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Ongoing Support
PatientsCann UK is here throughout your journey, offering free peer support, guidance, and community connection.
- 2023 Best Medical Cannabis Advocacy UK Global Health & Pharma Awards
- 2024 Medical Cannabis Professionals of the Year Innovation & Excellence Awards
- 2024 Most Informative Education Platform UK Enterprise Awards
- 2024 Patient-Focused Initiative (Nominee) Business of Cannabis Awards
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Cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs) have been legal on prescription in the UK since 1 November 2018. Only specialist doctors on the GMC register can prescribe. Whilst NHS prescriptions remain limited, tens of thousands of patients now receive treatment through licensed private medical cannabis clinics.
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You need a qualifying condition that may be treated with cannabis. Different clinics have different criteria. If one clinic cannot accept you, another may be able to help. Start your journey here.
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Yes, medical cannabis is available on the NHS, but only a small number of patients currently receive NHS prescriptions. The vast majority access treatment via licensed private clinics. Costs have reduced significantly and subsidised access schemes are available.
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Private medical cannabis can be costly, though costs have reduced considerably over time. Subsidised access schemes are available for patients on low incomes, veterans, Blue Light Card holders, and others. View access schemes.
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Some countries permit UK medical cannabis patients to travel with their prescription. Always verify the rules for your specific destination in advance. View our travel guide.
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Under the Equality Act 2010, patients must not be discriminated against or prevented from treating themselves when necessary. Service providers must make reasonable adjustments. Find venue guidance or your nearest consumption lounge.
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Employees have the right to use medication that supports their health. Employers must conduct a risk assessment and make reasonable adjustments. Learn about your employment rights.
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PatientsCann UK provides guidance on how to report unsatisfactory products and services through the appropriate channels, including the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme, ISCAS, CQC, and the GMC. View our reporting guides.
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PatientsCann UK is entirely volunteer-run. Every pound donated directly funds patient-led education, awareness campaigns, and free resources for medical cannabis patients across the UK.
