MedCanProject

2026 Police Guidance on Medicinal Cannabis For the first time since cannabis-based products for medicinal use were legalised in 2018, police officers across England and Wales now have a shared set of principles to guide interactions with patie...

important new guidance to police on protecting people who use medical cannabis #medicalcannabis #cannabis www.drugscience.org.uk/2026-police-...

Releaf Launches UK’s First Medical Cannabis Legal Helpline UK clinic Releaf has partnered with law firm Irwin Mitchell to launch 'Releaf Protect', a 24/7 legal helpline supporting medical cannabis patients with police and employment disputes.

Our study of police training needs is cited here in Business of Cannabis Europe, as one UK clinic launches a legal helpline for its cannabis patients businessofcannabis.com/uks-first-me...

South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Bill to Let Dying People Use Medical Marijuana in Hospitals - Filter A South Dakota legislative committee has rejected a bill that would have allowed terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis ...

Terminally ill people in South Dakota remain banned from using medical cannabis in hospitals and hospices, after House committee effectively kills the bill.

"Unnecessary barrier to provide comfort for people who are already dying," says sponsor.

Tom Angell reports:

New Police Cannabis Guidance: Progress vs. Stigma The NPCC has released new medical cannabis guidance, but misleading media coverage threatens patient trust. We analyse the industry reaction.

Our study cited in Business of Cannabis Europe in this reminder of the harms to patients caused by media misrepresentation and cannabis stigma businessofcannabis.com/seven-years-...

job vacancy at release, advertising a for a legal advisor. picture has details of salary and hours and hybrid working. the job is in London and deadline to apply is 5pm Thursday 5th February

We are recruiting in our legal team!

We're looking for a Legal Adviser. This person will be delivering outreach advice and casework in benefits, housing and debt.

Deadline to apply is 5pm, Thursday 05 February 2026.

Full info and application details here: www.release.org.uk/vacancies

Why are cannabis patients facing stigma from the NHS? - leafie Over seven years after legalisation, medical cannabis patients still face unnecessary stigma from employers, landlords and even the police. A leafie investigation has found that many patients also fac...

Our research cited by @teamleafie.bsky.social in this piece examining why patients with prescription cannabis face stigma in hospital and healthcare settings www.leafie.co.uk/cannabis/can...

Why are cannabis patients facing stigma from the NHS? - leafie Over seven years after legalisation, medical cannabis patients still face unnecessary stigma from employers, landlords and even the police. A leafie investigation has found that many patients also fac...

Our research cited by @teamleafie.bsky.social in this piece examining why patients with prescription cannabis face stigma in hospital and healthcare settings www.leafie.co.uk/cannabis/can...

A Cuppa, a Chat, and a New Research Direction: What We Learned About Medical Cannabis Patients in the UK CCSE Blogpost by MedCan Project (Dr Helen Beckett Wilson and Dr Lindsey Metcalf McGrath) Never underestimate the power of a cuppa and a chat. Ours sparked an entire research journey. It began when …

As the year closes out, we're sharing some insights from @lmetcalfmcgrath.bsky.social and Helen Beckett Wilson's work on Medical Cannabis @medcanproject.bsky.social Grab yourself a cuppa and have a read here: ccseljmu.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/a...

Feature by @leafie sharing some of our recent research findings

Police Officers Call for ‘Clarity’ as New Research Highlights Need for ‘Crucial’ Medical Cannabis Training The study found that 88% of participating officers knew little or nothing about the regulations before taking part in the training.

Our latest research findings shared in Cannabis Health News cannabishealthnews.co.uk/2025/12/04/p...

Training the police on legalized medical cannabis: lessons in building public trust, reducing harm, and avoiding reputational damage Abstract. Worldwide, cannabis-based products for medical use are legally available in over sixty countries, reflecting major advances in clinical research

📣 New Publication 📣 Our latest study highlights the work still needed to implement medical cannabis law, train the police and prevent harms to patients academic.oup.com/policing/art... #drugpolicy #policyimplementation #cannabis #medicalcannabis #patients #policing

Medical cannabis banners and presentation stage

Fantastic patient-centred event today, with presentations on patient experiences, the endocannabinoid system, routes of administration and latest research developments. Well done to organisers @patientscann.org.uk and @carolaperez.bsky.social We, The Patients. #medicalcannabis #MCAW

Julie Durrans giving presentation

Great to spend the day with patients, prescribers and campaigners at the @patientscann.org.uk Medical Canbabis patient event in London for #medicalcannabisawarenessweek

Man who became 'zombie' on painkillers says medical cannabis saved his life David Wright is now calling for cheaper medical cannabis to be made available to help with his pain agter costs soared.

Man who became 'zombie' on painkillers says medical cannabis gave him his life back

David Wright is now calling for cheaper medical cannabis to be made available to help with his pain after costs soared
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Image shows ground up cannabis in a grinder, cannabis buds and a medical cannabis packet on a yellow banana board seating aid

Wetherspoons won't let me use my prescribed medical cannabis, not even in the smoking area. I've written back to them suggesting this might be discrimination but they've ignored me... Anyone else had trouble? #medicalcannabis #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #cannabisUK #wetherspoons #discrimination

Group urges 'mandatory' medical cannabis awareness training for police officers Several accounts suggest misinformation around cannabis based products prescribed for medicinal use

Bristol-based group pushing for Avon & Somerset Police to reform policing practices around those who use cannabis for medicinal purposes. Bristol Cannabis Club mounting pressure on police to train officers on cannabis-based products for medicinal use.
#Legalise
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"It's a big added stress on top of being so ill": Challenges for UK cannabis patients YouTube video by Medical Cannabis Project UK

It’s Medical Cannabis Awareness Week, and seven years since prescription cannabis was legalised in the UK. We created this 3-minute film to share the voices of patients in our research back in 2023 - many of the issues remain the same today #mcaw youtu.be/PR5SoCbV26A?...

Cannabis-based products for medicinal use Call for evidence to support ACMD's review of changes to legislation on the use of cannabis-based products for medicinal purposes (CBPMs).

Call for evidence issued today by ACMD for their review of medical cannabis regulations in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c... #cannabis #medicalcannabis #drugpolicy

Wow! Our event sold out! What a pleasure to talk medical cannabis and share patient experiences at the British Science Festival today. #BSF25 #medicalcannabis #medcan #socialscience #patients @britsciassoc.bsky.social @ljmuresearch.bsky.social @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social

Image of quantum physics waves and electrons in bright colours.

Jackson Pollock-style paint drops in red, pink, white and maroon.

A sculpture that appears like cylinders of ice.

Science isn’t just labs and equations – at #BSF25 in partnership with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social, it comes alive through art, performance, workshops and bold conversations.

Check out inspiring and creative events in the link below!

britishsciencefestival.org

There's just four weeks to go until #BSF25 in Liverpool!

Have you checked out the programme and booked for events yet?

britishsciencefestival.org/events

Wired differently: Step inside the neurodivergent brain | British Science Festival Run time: 12.00 – 15.00 At least one in five of us are diagnosed as neurodivergent. Let’s talk about what it’s like to experience the world differently. Join us for a series of games and activities…

At least one in five of us are diagnosed as neurodivergent. Find out what it’s like to live in that world at 'Wired differently', a series of activities that challenge stereotypes, created by neurodivergent people across Liverpool. 10 Sept at @thebluecoat.bsky.social #BSF25

Poster saying British Science Festival. All events are FREE - book now!

We'll be at the British Science Festival in Liverpool 10th September, sharing stories of medical cannabis patients. Book now - tickets are free! britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... #BSF25 #MedicalCannabis #MedCan #cannabis #patients

Prescribed Cannabis: Patient Stories.

Join us at the British Science Festival on 10th September, Liverpool.

#BSF25

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We are excited that we can finally share that we will be part of the programme for this year’s British Science Festival!
#bsf25 #medicalcannabis

@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social

Two researchers next to conference poster

Really enjoyed the poster session at @issdp conference today.
Great papers too & many fascinating conversations on cannabis policy with delegates from New Zealand, Canada, Uruguay, Germany and more… #ISSDP25

We are both looking forward to day 2 of the @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social conference in Manchester UK

Presenter at conference

Enjoyable day at LJMU”s “Forever Curious” APSS faculty conference, sharing our research findings on the experiences of both legal cannabis patients and those self-medicating. Great questions from the audience! #medicalcannabis #UKdrugpolicy

Link to our most recent publication…