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How to request a travel certificate for medical cannabis

The last thing that any of us want when travelling is extra stress. Everyone should have the freedom to feel safe and secure when travelling, no matter what their medical needs may be. Unfortunately, though, this isn't always seamless for medical cannabis patients.

6 min read
06.02.2025
Sam North

Westminster Hall debate: Barriers to accessing medical cannabis in the UK

Jim Shannon, MP for Strangford, led Thursday’s Westminster Hall debate, highlighting critical issues in the medical cannabis industry, with the most apparent being the masses of patients that could benefit from these treatments, yet struggle to access them.

4 min read
04.02.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

World Cancer Day: Personalising care with medical cannabis

Cancer affects the lives of millions of people around the world and everyone’s story is different. As a clinic offering personalised medical cannabis treatment, Releaf is embracing the theme for World Cancer Day on Tuesday 4 February and advocating for patients to be front and centre of their care.

7 min read
03.02.2025
Sarah Sinclair

One year of Releaf: Your Health. Your Body. Your Choice

365 days ago, on the 1st of February 2024 Releaf medical cannabis clinic officially launched. Ever since then, lives have been changed on a daily basis - and our patient stories attest to this. To celebrate this milestone, and change many more lives, we’re reducing the price of our initial consultations by £60 - offering appointments with specialist GMC registered clinicians for just £39.99. Simply use the code 1YEAR60 at checkout.

8 min read
31.01.2025
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
30.01.2025
Sam North

Could cannabis help with neuropathic pain?

Neuropathic pain is a common type of pain that is caused by damage to the nervous system. It can be linked to various sources, including disease and injury; however, sufficient treatment can often be difficult to achieve. As medical cannabis becomes more widely available, a growing number of patients may wonder whether it could be an effective alternative or add-on therapy to conventional treatments for neuropathic pain.

6 min read
29.01.2025
Emily Ledger

Experts explain: Dr Maria Knöbel on medical cannabis and menopause

Around the world, medical cannabis and menopause are subjects that have been unfairly deaminised and stigmatised for generations. From a lack of public awareness and professional understanding, to misinformation and misconceptions, thankfully, now this rhetoric is starting to change - and that’s something we’re keen to be a part of.

7 min read
28.01.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

Not what the doctor ordered: A Q&A on why medical cannabis shouldn't be smoked

In the UK, one of the most prominent misconceptions that shrouds understanding and acceptance of medical cannabis is the idea that medical cannabis is smoked. However, contrary to widespread belief, this is not the case, and in the UK, medical cannabis will never be prescribed with this intention in mind.

6 min read
25.01.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

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

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

How often should I see my doctor?

Medical cannabis treatment is quite an individual process, which means there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of how often you should see your doctor. Each and every patient we see here at Releaf responds at least slightly differently to their treatment protocol. This is the main reason our world-class clinical team takes such a personalised approach to each patient's care and why it is essential that all patients see their doctor regularly.

4 min read
19.01.2025
Sam North

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

A UK first for medical cannabis patients: Releaf and Glass Pharms join forces to solve supply issues sustainably

Announced in The Sunday Times, Releaf have made history with the launch of a range of domestically, UK-grown medical cannabis cultivars. Releaf patient Chloe Durrington became the first person ever in the UK to receive prescribed medical cannabis flower that was grown here in the UK, by Glass Pharms®, just 200 miles from her home. Want to be among the first people in the UK to receive UK-grown medical cannabis on prescription? Check your eligibility here or speak to your Releaf clinician.

9 min read
12.01.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

How do I access my medical cannabis consultation?

Becoming a Releaf medical cannabis patient and accessing your medical cannabis consultations is easy, and the entire process can be done from the comfort of your own home.

3 min read
11.01.2025
Sam North

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

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