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Discover helpful insights on health, wellness, and medical cannabis in our blogs. Explore practical articles covering general medical cannabis info, tips for staying well, and how medical cannabis can assist with specific health conditions.

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2026: Eliminating cervical cancer for good

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Each year in the UK, more than 3,200 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Every January, health organisations and charities around the world come together to raise awareness about the signs and treatments of the disease and the importance of attending screening appointments for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

6 min read
22.01.2026
Emily Ledger

Travel Tuesday: Taking medical cannabis to Spain

From Madrid to Barcelona, to Malaga and Seville, the Spanish mainland has an abundance of dreamy destinations for you to explore and unwind in. And while contacting the embassy, airline, or local authorities isn’t likely to be part of your regular routine when it comes to planning a much-needed getaway - if you’d like to take your medical cannabis prescription with you - it’s likely to become a reality. This blog will cover the basics of what you need to know when travelling to Spain with medical cannabis.

6 min read
09.09.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

Decoding Cannabis: THC, CBD, and the search for better MS symptom control with medical cannabis

Medical cannabis is emerging as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis symptoms like pain, spasticity, poor sleep, and fatigue. In this blog, we focus on a recent study from the United States examining how cannabinoids may support MS symptom management. We also break down how UK patients can legally access treatment and what a personalised Releaf prescription typically looks like.

12 min read
04.09.2025
Sam North

Where to access free support services in the UK, and how Releaf can help

Living with a chronic health condition can have a significant impact on many aspects of everyday life, often making access to support services essential. Thankfully, in the UK there is a wide range of organisations dedicated to offering services for a range of challenges from support for chronic illness and mental health to free financial and addiction services.

6 min read
03.09.2025
Emily Ledger

Real patient voices: Managing medical cannabis and work

This blog is the ninth in our Real Patient Voices series, spotlighting the stories of Releaf patients across the UK. In this edition, we explore how medical cannabis can be used while working, and how patients like Daisy, Lisa, and Ryan maintain employment, productivity, stigma, and self-advocacy with prescribed cannabis treatments.

10 min read
02.09.2025
Lucy MacKinnon