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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 21d

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

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).

www.gov.uk

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · 28d

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

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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · Aug 1

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

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.

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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

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…

britishsciencefestival.org

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

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

MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Jul 5

Prescribed Cannabis: Patient Stories.

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

#BSF25

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Ticketbooth

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Jul 4

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

British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · Jul 3

The British Science Festival 2025 #BSF25 programme is now live!

We’re partnering this year with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social.

Join us from 10-14 Sept for 4 days of over 100 FREE events in #Liverpool.

britishsciencefestival.org/events

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Jun 13

@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social

MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

Two researchers next to conference poster

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Jun 4

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

MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Apr 23

Link to our most recent publication…

Critical Social Policy @csp-journal.bsky.social · Apr 22

Advance article (open access): Stigmatised and stressed: UK cannabis patients living in the context of prohibition by Lindsey Metcalf McGrath and Helen Beckett Wilson
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

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Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Apr 16

Our paper is now officially published in Vol 45 (2) of Critical Social Policy … journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #cannabis #medical #prescribing #stigma #drugpolicy

Stigmatised and stressed: UK cannabis patients living in the context of prohibition - Lindsey Metcalf McGrath, Helen Beckett Wilson, 2025

UK cannabis patients occupy a complex policy space in which prescribing has been lawful since 2018, but the drug remains otherwise illegal. This article draws o...

journals.sagepub.com

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Feb 9

This week we were delighted to share our research into cannabis patient experiences at a webinar for healthcare professionals. Great conversation and questions from the audience. Important to raise awareness of the challenges and stigma patients face.

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Feb 3

Yes, here is the Hansard transcript: : urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...

Medicinal Cannabis - Hansard - UK Parliament

Hansard record of the item : 'Medicinal Cannabis' on Thursday 30 January 2025.

urldefense.com

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Feb 3

We watched the parliamentary debate on medicinal cannabis with interest last week. Here's the research briefing published in advance, which cites our study pointing to the problems UK patients have in accessing cannabis based medicines commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...

Medical use of cannabis

Cannabis is a controlled drug in the UK. Cannabis-based medicines can be prescribed by specialist doctors, but few such medicines have product licences.

commonslibrary.parliament.uk

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Feb 3

Link to view last week's debate on medicinal cannabis in UK Parliament: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Parliamentlive.tv

Westminster Hall

parliamentlive.tv

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PatientsCann UK @patientscann.org.uk · Jan 21

Join PatientsCann's Workshop in a Box sessions to shape the NHS 10-Year Plan and advocate for medical cannabis patients.

🗓️ Sessions:
Community
8 Feb | 2-4PM
11 Feb | 6-8PM

Industry
12 Feb | 10:30AM-12:30PM

📍 Online. Sign up now: eventbrite.com/cc/change-nhs-…

Let’s create change!

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Jan 17

Good to see national media picking up on the new report by MedCan Family Foundation about the plight of UK parents of children with epilepsy. Our research published 2024 also gets a mention. Important story by Sarah Sinclair www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01...

‘We grew cannabis illegally for our son, it gave us hope when there was none’

Medical cannabis has been legal since 2018 but, with access restricted, desperate parents are turning to dealers to help their sick children

www.telegraph.co.uk

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Jan 17

Media coverage this week on the problems facing families in the UK who need access to cannabis medicine. Our research also demonstrated the stresses and challenges for UK patients - access here: linktr.ee/medcanproject
#medicalcannabis #epilepsy #drugpolicy #chronicillnesss

medcanproject | Instagram | Linktree

Academic research - The experiences of people needing cannabis medicine

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Darren Sangita @darrensangita.bsky.social · Jan 17

#cannabismedicine is legal in the uk yet hundreds of epileptic children are denied access to it on the NHS….

We have to make the change

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PatientsCann UK @patientscann.org.uk · Jan 13

PatientsCann UK is challenging Network Rail's restrictive new policy (NRA24-13), which unfairly bans most legal cannabis prescriptions, risks Equality Act breaches, and forces patients off treatment.

📩 Affected? Share your story via DM or email.

patientscann.org.uk/network-rail/

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Jan 14

Important BBC coverage of the plight of UK families who cannot get NHS prescriptions for life saving cannabis medicines & can’t afford legal private medicine routes www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - File on 4 Investigates, Cannabis Kids: The parents breaking the law to help their children with epilepsy

An investigation reveals children are being given illegal cannabis to treat epilepsy.

www.bbc.co.uk

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MedCanProject @medcanproject.bsky.social · Dec 18

Proud to be featured in this science poetry collection! “Plant-based medicine” by @lmetcalfmcgrath.bsky.social - a poem based on some of our @medcanproject.bsky.social research findings & patient stories #Cannabis #SciComm

Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · Dec 17

🧬 Entangled Stanzas: Where Science Meets Poetry 📚

From tardigrades to ocean currents, this collection at @byleaveswelive.bsky.social explores science’s human side – climate, discovery, and wonder in verse.

🔗 www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/2024/12/enta...

#Poetry🧪 #SciComm #SciArt

Entangled Stanzas – Bridging Science and Poetry

Professor Sam Illingworth is a Professor of Creative Pedagogies at Edinburgh Napier University. His work and research focus on using poetry and games to develop dialogue between different audiences. P...

www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk

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