With medical cannabis finally becoming a mainstream talking point throughout both the UK public and Parliament (the most recent debate happened just last month), the weight of a century’s worth of stigma and misinformation is slowly beginning to lift.
Though medical cannabis has been a legal treatment option in the UK for more than six years, the industry took its time to find its footing. That changed in February 2024 when Releaf opened, making access easier and treatment more patient-friendly.
Now, with more people aware and open to the idea of medical cannabis, the opportunity to help a friend take that first step has never been simpler.
Releaf’s Refer a Friend scheme lets you introduce someone to treatment at a discounted rate (£50 off their initial consultation when they sign up using your referral link) and you bag a £50 Amazon Gift Card as a thank-you.
The process is easy, but there are a few steps you and the friend that you are referring need to complete first.
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Your steps: How to send a referral
Step 1: Log into your Releaf account
The first step is to head over to the Releaf homepage and log into your Patient Portal. To do so, simply head to releaf.co.uk and click on the 'My account' button found at the top right-hand corner of the homepage.
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Step 2: Copy and share your Releaf referral code
Next:
- Click on the 'Refer a friend' tab on the left-hand side cascading menu. This will bring you to the Refer a Friend page.
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- Press the ‘Copy Link’ button
You can now share that link through email, text, or social media - really, in any way that suits you and your friend.
Be sure to have a browse through the FAQs while you're there - all the more common questions and concerns about the referral scheme are answered there.
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In terms of your input, that’s the end of the road. It is now up to the friend/s that you have shared your referral code with to finish up the following steps.
Your friend’s steps: What they need to do next
For you to receive your £50 Amazon Gift Card, the friend you refer must follow the full sign-up process and receive at least one prescription through Releaf.
Step 1: Complete the Releaf medical cannabis eligibility checker
Your friend/s will first need to head to our fast and free medical cannabis eligibility checker. It takes less than 30 seconds to complete and comprises just three simple, straightforward questions. Once completed, they will immediately receive their results and be asked to create a free Releaf account (if they are found to be potentially eligible for medical cannabis treatment with Releaf)
Step 2: Successfully register with Releaf
Once your friend/s have completed the eligibility checker and received confirmation that they may qualify for treatment, the next step is to create their free account for the Releaf Patient Portal.
The Releaf Patient Portal is where all Releaf patients can easily manage their consultation bookings, prescriptions, payments, and delivery updates - among a range of other useful services.
Step 3: Share their medical records or consent for Releaf to request them
As part of the registration and triage process, your friend/s will next be asked to share their medical records. To make life a little easier, they can also elect to permit Releaf to automatically access their medical records by simply entering their details using our integrated NHS login feature.
Once this information has been received and processed, your friend/s will be ready for their initial consultation with one of Releaf's world-class clinical team.
Step 4: Book and attend their initial consultation
At this stage, your friend is ready to schedule their first consultation with a Releaf specialist. They can do this easily through the Releaf Patient Portal, where they will see available appointment openings and choose a day/time that suits them.
During the consultation, one of Releaf’s highly trained specialists will verify their medical history, symptoms, and suitability for medical cannabis treatment. If they are approved, they will receive a prescription (after this prescription has first been reviewed by our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) for approval).
Step 5: Pay for and receive their prescription
After their consultation and approval by the MDT review of their initial prescription, their prescription will be available for payment in their Patient Portal. Once payment has been made, the prescription will be sent out to our partner pharmacy.
Once they have completed this step and successfully placed an order for their prescribed medication, the process is complete!
Frequently Asked Questions - Releaf’s Refer a Friend scheme
Can all Releaf patients participate in the Releaf Refer a Friend scheme?
Yes, all Releaf patients who have completed the entire sign-up process (including paying for at least one prescription) can participate in the Refer a Friend scheme.
Are there any restrictions on who can be referred?
Yes, your friend must not have been a Releaf patient in the last three months before registering through your link.
When will I receive my £50 Amazon Gift Card?
Gift Cards are emailed up to three months after your friend has purchased their prescribed medication. If you are waiting on an email notifying you that your gift card is on the way, and you are certain that the friend you referred has completed all of their steps, just reach out to our Patient Support Team at support@releaf.co.uk and +44 (0) 20 3657 3346.
Can I refer multiple friends?
Yes, you can refer as many friends as you like. That said, please keep in mind that each friend must meet all eligibility and sign-up requirements for you to receive your gift card.
How do I receive my reward?
Your £50 Amazon gift card will be emailed to the address linked to your Releaf account. Make sure your email is up-to-date.
Final thoughts
Should you refer a friend to Releaf?
That is totally up to you, but if medical cannabis has made a difference in your life, there is a good chance it could help someone you know too.
In April 2023, Releaf conducted the UK's largest nationally representative survey on medical cannabis. Based on responses from 4,210 UK adults, the findings revealed that up to 50.2% of the population, or 29.6 million adults, have been diagnosed with at least one condition that could qualify them for medical cannabis treatment.
Every day in the UK, more and more people are finally becoming aware that medical cannabis is a real, legal treatment option - and more people are also being diagnosed with life-altering health issues that medical cannabis could help manage.
Whether it is:
- Chronic pain - Arthritis, Sciatica, Psoriasis, Migraines, Fibromyalgia, etc.
- Neurological conditions - ADHD, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy, etc.
- Mental health concerns - Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, etc.
- Women's health issues - Endometriosis, Menopause, etc.
- Gastroenterological Conditions - Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Ulcerative Colitis, etc.
- Sleep issues - Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome, etc.
- Cancer-related symptoms - Pain management, Cancer related anxiety, Cancer related depression, Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
Medical cannabis is providing relief where and when conventional approaches have fallen short.
Releaf’s Refer a Friend scheme makes it easy to help someone take that first step. Your friend gets £50 off their initial consultation, and once they complete the process and receive their first prescription, you will receive a £50 Amazon Gift Card.
No unnecessary steps, no complications - just a straightforward way to introduce someone to a treatment that could change their life.
If you are ready to refer a friend, share your link and get them started. If you have any questions, the FAQ section in your Refer a Friend section of your Patient Portal has everything you need. You can also reach out to the Patient Support Team at support@releaf.co.uk or +44 (0) 20 3657 3346.
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