Patient-Led · Evidence-Based · Since 2019
Your voice in medical cannabis access. Trusted. Clear. On your side.
Medical cannabis has been legal on prescription in the UK since 1 November 2018. If you have a qualifying condition, you may be eligible. We provide clear, up-to-date guidance so you can navigate the system with confidence — whether you’re newly prescribed or still finding your way in.
2018
Legal since
100+
Qualifying conditions
Free
Patient support
💊 Prescribed patients
Access our practical guides on storage, dosing, travel, and your rights as a patient in employment, housing, and insurance.
🏛️ Policy & advocacy
We work with parliamentarians and clinicians to improve NHS access and protect patients.
🌱 New to this?
Start here — a plain-language overview of how to access medical cannabis in the UK.
Patient Resources
Everything you need to navigate your prescription — in one place.
From your first consultation to your rights at work and abroad — we’ve compiled the clear, accurate information that the system doesn’t always make easy to find.
Getting a Prescription
Understand your eligibility, find a GMC-registered specialist, and learn what to expect at your first appointment — on the NHS or through private clinics.
Your Rights at Work
The Equality Act 2010 protects you. Understand what your employer can and cannot do, how to handle drug screening, and when you’re required to disclose your prescription.
Travel Safely With Your Prescription
Country-specific rules, carrying documentation, customs declarations, and how to plan ahead so you stay legal and your medicines stay accessible wherever you travel.
About PatientsCann UK
Founded by patients. Guided by evidence. Built for you.
PatientsCann UK was established in 2019 by a group of patients who navigated the newly legal but deeply confusing world of medical cannabis in the UK — and decided the information gap needed to close.
We work independently — not aligned with any clinic, supplier, or commercial interest. Our goal is simple: every patient in the UK should be able to access safe, effective care without unnecessary barriers.
Fully independent
No affiliation with any clinic, dispensary, or supplier. Our guidance is driven by evidence and patient experience alone.
Evidence-informed
All guidance is reviewed against current clinical research, NICE guidelines, and MHRA regulations. Updated when the landscape changes.
Patient-led
Our advisors are patients too. We understand the anxiety, the confusion, and the determination that comes with navigating this system.
Latest Updates
News, research, and policy updates
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