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Sam North
Far too often, UK veterans finish their service with scars that last, both physically and emotionally. Scars that are sometimes obvious, but often not. Scars that only the veteran themselves, and their loved ones, battle day to day, long after their service has ended.
Here at Releaf, we are committed to helping every UK veteran access individualised, specialist-led, ongoing clinical support for all their health needs, no matter if those needs are service-related or not. And so, we are thrilled to announce that, effective immediately, Releaf has introduced a dedicated veterans' discount for all past serving members of the UK Armed Forces.
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It is all very simple. We have introduced the Releaf veteran discount as a way to remove any barriers for veterans at the beginning of their medical cannabis journey. Along with receiving a Releaf UK medical cannabis card, on paying for their first prescription, veterans now receive:
Veterans are now entitled to a cost-free initial consultation with one of the 30+ specialists who make up Releaf’s world-class clinical team. Every prescribing specialist has a wealth of experience across both conventional and medical cannabis care.
During your initial consultation, you will have ample time to discuss the ins and outs of your medical history, what brought you to the point of considering a Releaf medical cannabis prescription, any past treatment you may have tried, and your health goals and needs going forward. The focus of this first appointment is for your specialist to get a full understanding of your personal circumstances, so they can offer clear guidance and decide whether medical cannabis treatment will be potentially beneficial for you.
If you are a veteran and found to be eligible for a Releaf UK medical cannabis prescription after your initial consultation, you will also receive three months of Releaf+ membership at no cost.
Releaf+ members receive:
The Releaf veterans discount is available to any past serving members of the UK Armed Forces, no matter which branch they served in or role they filled.
To make sure that the discount is applied fairly, we ask for confirmation of your previous service. There are a range of official documents that can be uploaded to confirm your previous service, including:
Your veteran status has zero bearing on any clinical decision-making. All treatment decisions for Releaf patients are specialist-led, based on your personal health needs, and we will not contact any veteran services or third parties as part of the clinical assessment process.
We understand that even considering medical cannabis treatment can feel like quite a daunting step, especially so for veterans who have worked in environments where cannabis stigma is still rife.
Taking the first step does not commit you to anything, and is free for everyone, veteran or not. All you have to do is head to Releaf’s medical cannabis eligibility checker. It takes under 2 minutes to complete, and will help you understand whether you may be eligible to speak with a Releaf UK medical cannabis specialist doctor about your options for the future.
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It is important to seek medical advice before starting any new treatments. The patient advisors at Releaf are available to provide expert advice and support. Alternatively, click here to book a consultation with one of our specialist doctors.
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