Paediatric epilepsy cannabis crisis: Prof. Barnes returns to practise and highlights need for change
Prof. Mike Barnes revealed that, after retiring his practice he has returned to the UK specialist register to prescribe
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Aug 4, 2023
GP medical cannabis prescribing could cut waiting times and reduce crime
According to a new report from the Cannabis Industry Council, allowing GPs to prescribe medical cannabis could reduce NHS waiting lists and
Jul 31, 2023
NHS approves medical cannabis clinical trial for chronic pain
In an exciting development for the medical cannabis industry, the NHS Research Ethics Committee has granted approval to Celadon...
Jul 26, 2023
Furthering Medical Cannabis Education at Upcoming Webinars
Maple Tree Consultants is pleased to announce two upcoming webinars aimed at enhancing knowledge and understanding of medical cannabis use i
Jul 17, 2023
Empowering Patients: A Groundbreaking Equity Initiative in UK's Medical Cannabis Industry
In a first for the UK, Cancard and Grow Lab Organics (GLO) have joined forces in an unprecedented initiative to give patients ownership...
Jul 13, 2023
Exploring medical cannabis in Scotland with Hilltop Leaf
On 5 July, Maple Tree Directors Prof. Mike Barnes and Hannah Deacon took part in Hilltop Leaf’s community talk in Langholm, Dumfries and...
Jul 2, 2023
Medical cannabis for epilepsy: legal but unavailable for the most vulnerable
The landscape of medicinal cannabis in the UK underwent a significant shift on 1 November 2018 when the law was changed to allow the...
Jun 19, 2023
MedCan Family Foundation: No Child Left to Suffer
This month, MedCan Support has transitioned into the MedCan Family Foundation, introducing a new brand, new trustees, and pending...
Jun 9, 2023
How to manufacture cannabis based products for medicinal use in the UK
A guide to the MHRA's requirements for new entrants Breaking into the UK's medical cannabis sector can seem like a daunting task,...
Jun 1, 2023
Ireland's Citizens' Assembly on Drug Use: The Key to Unlocking Access?
On 14th February 2023, the Irish Government agreed to establish a Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use with a mission to consider the...
May 25, 2023
Reaching a new audience at the ‘Let's Talk About Cannabis' Conference
On 23 May 2023, the conference 'Let's Talk About Cannabis!' took place in London, providing an in-depth exploration of medical cannabis...
May 22, 2023
Supporting the Protect Our Patients Campaign
Maple Tree is proudly supporting a pivotal new initiative advocating for the rights of GPs to prescribe medical cannabis to their...
May 12, 2023
Cannabis companies to watch - Dalgety
As the medical cannabis industry continues to demonstrate significant growth and economic potential in the UK, it's crucial to keep a...
May 10, 2023
The Economic Opportunity of Liberalising Medical Cannabis Policy in the UK
In a recent opinion article by drug policy advocates, Volteface, Maple Tree Director Hannah Deacon spoke with author Megan Townsend
Apr 21, 2023
Government debate acknowledges economic potential of cannabis and hemp, but further work remains
On Thursday 20 April 2023, a ground-breaking debate unfolded in Parliament, focusing on the UK's cannabis and hemp sectors. The debate...
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