{"id":3369,"date":"2024-12-02T17:21:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T16:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curaleafeducation.it\/faqs\/"},"modified":"2025-01-29T16:55:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T15:55:55","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curaleafeducation.it\/en-uk\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#454156″ bg_image=”182″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”intro” row_name=”Intro” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#0a0a0a” color_overlay_2=”rgba(102,102,102,0.74)” overlay_strength=”0.3″ 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How does access to medical cannabis work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]The NHS only funds cannabis-based medicines for a small range of indications<\/strong>, namely: Dravet\u2019s or Lennox-Gastaut syndromes (two treatment-resistant forms of epilepsy), moderate to severe stiffness associated with multiple sclerosis, and nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical cannabis products for any other indication are currently only accessible via private appointments<\/strong> with a doctor who specialises in your type of condition. These appointments require access to information regarding your health from your GP and any letters from specialists that you have previously seen about your condition, or the person you would like us to review (if you are not enquiring for yourself).<\/span><\/p>\n

Once we have this information, we can begin to determine whether we might be able to help. At this point, it is time to<\/span> book you in for an assessment with our specialists<\/span><\/a>. If our specialists agree that medical cannabis might be right for you, they will present the case to our multidisciplinary team for authorisation.<\/span><\/p>\n

If authorised, we can move ahead and issue a prescription to our preferred partner,<\/span> Curaleaf Pharmacy<\/span><\/a>, or the pharmacy of your choice.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” divider_opacity=”50″ animate=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Is Medical Cannabis Legal in the UK?” id=”1738165523357-3″ tab_id=”1738165523357-8″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”80″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”faq-uk-2″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Is Medical Cannabis Legal in the UK?<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since November 2018<\/strong>. However, prescriptions may only be initiated by a specialist doctor, like those here at Curaleaf Clinic. Our doctors can prescribe a range of cannabis-based products that are produced as medicines to treat medical conditions and illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n
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    Medical Cannabis and Driving<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Like many everyday medicines, your driving ability may be reduced<\/strong> (driving impairment) while you are taking your medical cannabis<\/strong>. Your medication can cause drowsiness and can initially reduce your reaction times. This can increase your risk of having an accident, putting yourself and others at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You should ask your specialist doctor<\/strong> who prescribed your medical cannabis for evidence that they believe you\u2019re safe to drive while taking your medication. You only need to inform the DVLA if you have a notifiable medical condition or disability that could affect your ability to drive safely. You do not need to inform them about your prescription.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Learn more about speaking with the DVLA about your medical conditions by visiting<\/span> gov.uk<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    It\u2019s always best to avoid driving or tasks that require fine motor skills until you know how your medication affects you<\/strong>. Some of the times your driving risk is likely to increase are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n