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UK Medical Cannabis: Marking Six Years of Access & Looking Ahead

By |2024-11-02T03:12:14+00:002 November 2024|

Six years ago today, the UK took a step forward, allowing eligible patients to access medical cannabis for chronic physical and mental health conditions. This November, we celebrate the anniversary of this landmark decision and reflect on the journey so far. Tens of thousands of patients [...]

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The Hidden Dangers of Illicit Cannabis

By |2024-10-25T03:05:52+01:0025 October 2024|

A message from Dr Simon Erridge, Research Director at Curaleaf Clinic At Curaleaf Clinic, we’re committed to providing the highest standard of medical cannabis care, guided by science. As such, we are concerned about the growing number of people buying cannabis from illegal sources, including online [...]

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Cannabis Clinic of the Year

By |2024-06-27T03:12:36+01:0027 June 2024|

We are thrilled to announce that Curaleaf Clinic won ‘Cannabis Clinic of the Year’ at the Business of Cannabis Awards. Curaleaf International picked up three more awards, including ‘European Cannabis Company of the Year‘. Registered with the Care Quality Commission in 2019, Curaleaf Clinic was the [...]

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Access Scheme for UK Military Veterans at Curaleaf Clinic

By |2024-06-27T03:12:33+01:0027 June 2024|

At Curaleaf Clinic (formally Sapphire Clinics), we see patients with a range of conditions – such as chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety. We also have a growing number of patients suffering from these conditions who are military veterans. With a special nod to [...]

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New NHS login feature

By |2023-12-06T03:02:53+00:006 December 2023|

What is the NHS login? The NHS login is a single, secure login that enables you to swiftly access health and social care apps and websites wherever you see the NHS login button. This is most commonly used to access the NHS app on a computer [...]

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Access Scheme for UK Military Veterans at Sapphire Clinics

By |2023-11-11T03:05:07+00:0011 November 2023|

At Sapphire Clinics, we see patients with a range of conditions – such as chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety. We also have a growing number of patients suffering from these conditions who are military veterans. With a special nod to those who have [...]

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Medical cannabis in the UK – November 2023 marks the five year anniversary

By |2023-11-03T03:04:28+00:003 November 2023|

Today marks 5 years since medical cannabis was rescheduled in the UK, making it available for eligible patients. A lot of progress has been made, with thousands of patients in receipt of a medical cannabis prescription, but there is still a lot of work to do [...]

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Medical cannabis in the UK – November 2024 marks the five year anniversary

By |2023-11-02T03:06:48+00:002 November 2023|

Today marks 5 years since medical cannabis was rescheduled in the UK, making it available for eligible patients. A lot of progress has been made, with thousands of patients in receipt of a medical cannabis prescription, but there is still a lot of work to do [...]

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In The Press: Sapphire patient and Dr James Rucker at Sapphire spoke to The Sunday Times about the rising number of patients prescribed medical cannabis in the UK

By |2023-02-22T14:58:40+00:0022 February 2023|

Sapphire patient, Helen, and Dr James Rucker of Sapphire Medical Clinics spoke to Louise Eccles in The Sunday Times about the rising number of patients prescribed medical cannabis in the UK. Helen explained that “I had taken other medication for my anxiety previously but it gave [...]

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Medical cannabis and vaporising: Why we recommend vaporising as opposed to smoking

By |2023-02-22T14:58:37+00:0022 February 2023|

Medical cannabis has been available for prescription in the UK since November 2018, and since then an ever-growing number of patients have been able to access these medicines. Now, the UK has approved three vaporisers for the medical use of cannabis, offering specialists doctors the ability [...]

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Successful engagement initiatives launched at Curaleaf Pharmacy and Sapphire Medical ensuring service improvements are made together with patients and families

By |2023-02-22T14:58:35+00:0022 February 2023|

Curaleaf Pharmacy and Sapphire Medical are committed to engaging with patients and families, listen to feedback, and together bring about service improvements that matter to medical cannabis patients. Below are the two new initiatives which add to the existing engagement and education activities. All patients and [...]

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New Research on Medical Cannabis for Fibromyalgia Released Ahead of International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (Thursday 12th May)

By |2023-02-22T14:58:32+00:0022 February 2023|

New research has been released for patients with Fibromyalgia which has assessed the effects seen in UK patients after being prescribed medical cannabis. Symptoms commonly experienced in Fibromyalgia include anxiety, debilitating fatigue, chronic pain, sensitivity to light, sound, temperature and touch, as well as cognitive symptoms [...]

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Diversity of Molecular Targets and Signalling Pathways for CBD

By |2020-12-10T10:52:45+00:0010 December 2020|

Cannabis has been used both recreationally and medicinally for thousands of years, yet the mechanisms through which cannabis compounds affect the human body remain relatively unclear. Many studies have indicated that cannabis may be helpful in the treatment of various medical conditions and illnesses. Cannabidiol – [...]

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The Use of Medical Cannabis in Treating Multiple Sclerosis

By |2020-06-03T09:42:43+01:003 June 2020|

In recent years, a number of cannabis-based medicinal products have been investigated for their potential in treating symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Multiple sclerosis is a chronic condition of the nervous system affecting no two patients the same.  Common features include visual disturbances, muscle weakness, [...]

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Economic Evaluation of a Cannabinoid Oil for Treatment Resistant Epilepsy in Dravet Syndrome

By |2020-05-26T15:32:04+01:0026 May 2020|

Dravet Syndrome is a rare childhood epilepsy syndrome that is commonly associated with treatment-resistant epilepsy, despite best medical treatment. It is estimated that one in 15,700 children will be diagnosed with the condition, most of which will experience seizures in their first year of life. The [...]

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Exploring Drug–Drug Interactions with Epilepsy Treatments when Combined with Cannabidiol in Patients with Epilepsy

By |2020-05-18T13:14:05+01:0018 May 2020|

As medical cannabis products have gained increasing attention throughout the world, and particularly in the UK, perhaps one of the most discussed areas of research is that of the potential of cannabinoids in Epilepsy treatments. In 2018, the government rescheduled cannabis following in response to evidence [...]

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