Joint Honours Degree in Journalism and Media and Communications.
Junior Journalist at Orange Fox Media, creating content for vaping publications, media partnerships, and blogs. Journalist at The Cannavist, securing the UK's first commercial cannabis publication deal with WHSmiths and Easons in Ireland. Published numerous articles covering different aspects of the cannabis industry and interviewed experts. Collaborated on official media partnerships, including the Europe CBD Expo official show guide.
Vapouround, Evade Magazine, StudyInn.
Lucy is a respected journalist and content writer within the medical cannabis sector. Passionate about removing the stigma that surrounds cannabis-based treatments, and improving patient outcomes, Lucy is dedicated to creating high quality content that educates, informs, and raises awareness of medical cannabis in the UK. During her time at Releaf Lucy has spearheaded our 2023 market research report, Say No To Pain, which, as the UK’s largest study of attitudes towards medical cannabis, provided invaluable insight into the current medical cannabis climate in the UK. She has also been a large contributor to our blog and education section, and as well as producing medical cannabis patient travel guides, Lucy has helped to create one of the largest medical cannabis glossaries available online. Lucy started her content career in the vaping industry as a junior journalist and quickly segued into cannabis journalism in 2019. Lucy has previously written for The Cannavist, the UK’s first cannabis-based publication sold in high-street retailers such as W H Smiths and Easons in Ireland, has collaborated on official media partnerships including the Europe CBD Expo show guide, and has conducted in-depth interviews industry members, healthcare professionals, and patients alike.
The ECS may be influential in the treatment of psoriasis in a number of ways. Importantly, studies suggest that the main physiological function of the cutaneous ECS is to control the well-balanced proliferation, differentiation, and survival – as well as immune competence and/or tolerance – of skin cells.
Every single hour, two people in the UK are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), the world’s fastest growing neurological condition that currently has no cure. With an estimated 8.5 million people facing this incurable diagnosis across the world, increasing numbers of Parkinson’s patients are turning to medicinal cannabis to help potentially manage tremors and rigidity, relieve the symptoms of anxiety that can go hand in hand with the diagnosis, and improve their sleep quality.
On Monday the 3rd of July an Early Day Motion was submitted by MP Crispin Blunt, calling on the government to allow general practitioners the right to prescribe cannabis-based medications. This motion aims to open up prescription rights to the 36,000 General Practitioners that are currently practising in the UK in the hope of making medical cannabis more accessible.
Flower production begins once the vegetative stage of growth finishes up (anywhere between 3 weeks to 4 months after the seed sprouts), with the largest flower typically found on female cannabis plants in a cluster, or a cola, at its highest point. Flowers are also produced on the branches, but in smaller sizes than the main cola.
Cannabis prohibition in the UK has developed from the 1928 ban through the Misuse of Drugs Act and into today’s tightly controlled framework. This blog explains why cannabis became illegal, how the law has changed, and why it remains restricted despite medical use being legal since 2018.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering ‘What are the potential medical benefits of cannabis?’ you’ve come to the right place. Medical cannabis is a term used to describe the medical application of cannabis or cannabis-based medicines to help relieve symptoms associated with certain health conditions.
Originating from Western China and Central Asia, the cannabis plant has been cultivated for thousands of years for a variety of different reasons. Its roots deeply permeate our history, and up until one hundred or so years ago, also our culture.
The brain is an incredibly complex organ, made up of billions of nerve cells that collectively control almost every aspect of human functioning. But, did you know that the brain also contains more receptors for cannabinoids alone, than it does for serotonin, noradrenaline, and dopamine combined?
This in-depth guide answers two simple questions: how long does CBD take to work, and how long does it stay in your system? We explain how CBD moves through the body, why methods like vaping or taking CBD with food can change its effects, and what factors like dosage, metabolism, body fat and drug interactions mean for absorption and elimination - all backed by the latest evidence
CBD is generally very well tolerated, but it can interact with many common medications, from blood thinners and antidepressants to seizure and thyroid drugs. This guide explains how CBD is metabolised, how it alters drug processing in the liver, and why some combinations can increase side effects or reduce a drug’s effect. We also cover alcohol, THC, and the entourage effect to help you use CBD safely with the support of a specialist.
Today marks the final day of Pride Month, and although this month is coming to an end, it is important that the sentiment of Pride stands year round. Here at Releaf we wanted to pay tribute to a number of influential advocates and activists that have campaigned for equal love, and equal access to medicine.
With the start of the second test series for the 2023 Ashes taking place this week, we thought we’d have a look into cannabis in the field of cricket and discuss a dilemma many athletes may face: choosing between their profession, and their prescription.
Explore Releaf's landmark study on the UK's medicinal cannabis landscape, revealing treatment potential, legality, public interest, and the need for education.
Here at Releaf we are delighted to announce that we have joined the ranks of one of the UK's leading membership organisations for the cannabis industry: The Cannabis Industry Council (CIC).
We understand that starting your journey with medical cannabis can be daunting. With so many different types of medical cannabis products, medical cannabis strains and a variety of administration or consumption methods, it can be hard to know where to start.
A new study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine revealed that the number of patients using medical cannabis in the US has doubled between 2013 and 2020.
It has been almost five years since the medical use of cannabis was legalised in the UK, but recent data suggests that as many as 1.8 million people are still sourcing cannabis illegally in order to alleviate the symptoms of their health conditions.
Medicinal cannabis can provide people suffering from a wide variety of conditions with the relief they need that they have not been able to get before. Despite this, many people do not know whether or not medicinal cannabis is actually legal, and many people around the country will just assume that it is illegal due to the stigma that surrounds it. In this article, we will answer questions about the legality of medicinal cannabis in the United Kingdom, as well as how you can get medical cannabis if you feel like you need it.
Medicinal cannabis can provide excellent benefits for people suffering from many different conditions. Cannabis is a legitimate treatment for people who have found that other front-line medications have not worked for them. Medicinal cannabis is a topic that is not discussed very often in the UK, so many people will not know whether they can get it or not. In this article, we will answer your questions about how to get medical cannabis in the UK.
"Since starting my treatment plan with Releaf, I’m genuinely shocked at how well it has worked."Chloe Durrington, Releaf patient
