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Medical Cannabis

Medical Cannabis

Explore UK-focused medical cannabis articles, including legal updates, patient experiences, treatment options, and the latest research within the British cannabis landscape.

The True Potential of Hemp: What the Future Holds

From the very start of cannabis stigmatisation and prohibition, hemp was unfairly lumped into the same category as 'marijuana,' 'weed,' or even the evocative 'ganja,’

9 min read
24.01.2025
Sam North

Navigating Releaf's New Patient Portal

Last week, we launched our brand new, built-from-the-ground-up Releaf Patient Portal. We have invested over £2 million into this bespoke piece of tech, and it's been a long time in the making.

7 min read
23.01.2025
Sam North

From curiosity to care: Releaf’s reach and online presence.

In December 2024, Releaf’s website attracted 9510 daily visits and nearly 1,000 page views an hour. In this blog we break down the data, and evaluate why thousands trust our reliable content about medical cannabis in the UK.

6 min read
21.01.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

Veganuary - is medical cannabis oil vegan?

As we progress into the New Year, thousands of people around the country (and the world) are embracing lifestyle changes, from cutting back on their alcohol intake for Dry January to setting targets for improving their mental health.

5 min read
15.01.2025
Emily Ledger

Reflecting on medical cannabis research: Yes We Can

Almost a year after launching, the Cannabis Industry Council’s ‘Yes We Can’ research report was published, revealing what UK based medical cannabis patients think about various aspects of the medical cannabis industry. Here, we take a look at what they found, and, what this could mean.

5 min read
14.01.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

New 'Zero THC' regulation for UK CBD products

The Food Standards Agency (FSA)— the body responsible for the regulation of consumer CBD products in the UK—has hinted at ambitious new targets for CBD products in the UK market, which could see a push for zero detectable THC levels.

7 min read
13.01.2025
Sarah Sinclair

What you need to know about medical cannabis delivery

Here at Releaf, we understand that getting your medication quickly, safely, discreetly, and tracked from dispatch to delivery is one of the most important aspects of every patient's medical cannabis treatment journey.

4 min read
09.01.2025
Sam North

Releaf’s research recap: UK medical cannabis facts

At Releaf, one of our core commitments is to provide accurate, reliable and relevant information about medical cannabis treatments here in the UK, and in order to do this we’ve conducted our own research on numerous occasions.

10 min read
07.01.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

Real stories, Real impact: How we’re making a difference across the UK.

At Releaf, our mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals across the UK by giving them back control of their health. And throughout 2024, as well as providing patient-focused care and unwavering support through our expert clinical and patient support teams, we’ve had the privilege of speaking with our patients one on one to find out more about their health journeys. 

16 min read
31.12.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

Medical cannabis treatment: What is an MDT?

Along with adapting to a whole new treatment option, patients just starting with medical cannabis treatment can sometimes find themselves feeling a little inundated by the terminology, acronyms, and jargon that accompany their treatment plan. One of the key terms for new patients to get their head around is MDT: Multidisciplinary Team.

5 min read
30.12.2024
Sam North

New Year, new me, new treatment: Medical cannabis in 2025.

Explore the potential of medical cannabis in 2025 as an alternative healthcare option in the UK. Learn how Releaf helps patients address health concerns like anxiety, chronic pain, and more with personalised, patient-centred treatment plans. Discover the benefits, conditions eligible for treatment, and how to take the first step toward a healthier you this New Year.

8 min read
24.12.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

Discussing medical cannabis at Christmas

With extended families coming together and immediate families typically spending long periods of time together over the Christmas period, catching up on what everyone has been up to over the last year is a common course conversation takes.

5 min read
20.12.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

Getting your head around medical cannabis accessories

With UK medical cannabis going nothing short of viral in the past 12 months or so (and patient numbers climbing at an exponential rate), the need for clear, concise information regarding medical cannabis accessories has never been more obvious.

5 min read
19.12.2024
Sam North