Patients are at the heart of the discussion about medical cannabis. Through our work we support, educate and empower patients. You can read about our work here.
During Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2021 we are asking patients to help us in our mission to call for fair access to medicinal cannabis treatment on the NHS, raise awareness of this life-changing treatment, address the stigma facing patients and promote medical cannabis education for everyone.
Patients: get involved
Share your story with the world
Be part of #MCAW2021 by sharing your story and making your plea.
By sharing your story - whether you are a medical cannabis patient, or if you would like to explore this treatment - you can help to raise awareness and reduce the associated stigma.
Has medical cannabis changed your life?
Are you being denied access?
Are you paying privately for treatment?
What is your plea to support patient access to medical cannabis?
You can tell your story by recording a video, audio clip or writing it down, anonymously if you wish. Then, share it.
Add your plea to social media using the hashtag #MCAW2021.
Write to your Member of Parliament
During #MCAW2021, we’re asking you to help us spread the word about fair access to medical cannabis treatment.
We have created a letter / email template for you to adapt as appropriate.
Use the template examples to create your own letter and email or post it to your MP.
You can find your MP’s contact details by adding your postcode to the Find My MP tool here.
Have a cannabis conversation
Think about who can you speak to about medical cannabis.
If you feel able to, discuss cannabis-based medicines with your doctor, GP or other healthcare professional. Ask them what they know, and share your understanding of this treatment.
You might want to talk about #MCAW2021 and how it coincides with the three-year anniversary of medical cannabis becoming legal in the UK.
Have a conversation with a friend, colleague or family member about your condition and the evidence for medical cannabis as a treatment option.
If you’re taking medical cannabis but haven’t yet told people about it, why not introduce the topic?
Connect with fellow patients by becoming a Community Member or via the #MCAW2021 hashtag on social media.
Have a conversation about medical cannabis. It might just change the world.
Explore our #MCAW2021 events
With just three NHS prescriptions having been issued three years on from the law change allowing doctors to prescribe medical cannabis, Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2021 aims to highlight the real need for real-world evidence in evolving access to this new treatment.
All sessions are free to attend and will be available to watch back at a later date.