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Medical Conditions
Can Medical Cannabis Help?
The legalisation of medical cannabis has encouraged wider consideration of its potential where conventional treatments have been ineffective. If you've tried standard therapies for the conditions below, you may be eligible for treatment.
Important: This list is not definitive. If your condition is not shown, you may still be eligible. We encourage you to register as a patient or contact our team to discuss your specific situation.
Chronic Pain
Safe alternative to opioids for long-term pain management
It is estimated that 50% of UK adults are affected by chronic pain. Traditional approaches often rely on opioids, which can carry severe side effects and risk of dependency. Cannabis-based treatment plans offer a safe alternative, with regular doctor check-ins and a personalised path to better health.
Sleeping Disorders
Natural alternative to restore healthy sleep patterns
Millions in the UK struggle with sleep issues, from insomnia to disrupted rest. Conventional medications often leave patients groggy or dependent. Medical cannabis can provide a natural alternative, helping restore healthy sleep patterns with ongoing clinical support.
Cancer Support
Ease symptoms and improve quality of life during treatment
Patients undergoing cancer treatment may face pain, nausea, and appetite loss, often with limited relief from traditional medicines. Medical cannabis can be used alongside existing therapies to ease symptoms and improve quality of life during treatment.
Mental Health
Personalised support for anxiety, depression, and PTSD
Conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD can be difficult to manage with standard medications, which may cause unwanted side effects or limited results. Medical cannabis offers a personalised approach that can support mental wellbeing when other treatments have not worked.
Gastrointestinal
Reduce inflammation and discomfort from digestive conditions
Digestive conditions such as Crohn's and IBS can be painful, unpredictable, and resistant to standard medicines. Cannabis-based treatment plans may reduce inflammation, pain, and discomfort, offering patients a tailored approach to long-term symptom management.
Neurological
Managing complex symptoms under specialist guidance
Neurological disorders can involve symptoms like seizures, tremors, spasticity, and neuropathic pain, often with limited success from traditional treatments. Medical cannabis provides an alternative option, designed to help manage complex symptoms under specialist guidance.
Neurogenic Pain
Relief when the nervous system malfunctions or sustains damage
Neurogenic pain occurs when the nervous system malfunctions or sustains damage, leading to pain signals being sent to the brain even without typical triggers such as injury or inflammation. Cannabis-based treatments can help modulate these pain signals.
Eating Disorders
Supporting appetite regulation and nutritional wellbeing
Eating disorders and appetite-related conditions can significantly impact quality of life. Medical cannabis may help regulate appetite and reduce associated anxiety, providing a complementary approach alongside specialist eating disorder support.
Think You Might Be Eligible?
Register as a patient and one of our specialist clinicians will assess your eligibility and guide you through the process.