Medical cannabis may be prescribed for a range of conditions including chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, digestive and neurological disorders, sleep disturbances, supportive cancer care, certain types of epilepsy, and more. However, it’s typically considered only after other conventional treatments have been tried without success.

No. It may help manage symptoms but it’s not a cure.

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Medical cannabis is still emerging in the UK, and NHS prescriptions remain extremely limited. Currently, the NHS does not fund Medical Cannabis treatments. For access, many patients turn to private clinics, which offer more treatment options.

Everyone responds differently. Some feel major relief; others see little change. That’s why careful monitoring is key. Careful titration to your optimal dose and monitoring your symptom control is key.

Yes – you must show that conventional treatments haven’t worked for you, such as two or more medications prescribed by your doctor or interventions like physiotherapy or talking therapies recommended by your doctor.