Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 14 November 2025

Patients Report Remarkable Quality of Life Gains

A new national survey has found that an incredible 97% of medicinal cannabis patients in the UK reported improvements in their quality of life since beginning treatment.

The survey, which included over 4,500 participants, highlights significant benefits in areas such as sleep, pain management, mood and overall daily functioning. Many participants also reported being able to reduce or stop using traditional prescription painkillers, emphasising the potential of medicinal cannabis as a sustainable alternative for long-term care. This reinforces that with the right clinical guidance, medicinal cannabis can meaningfully improve wellbeing and independence.

Parkinson’s Patient Finds Relief and Renewal with Medicinal Cannabis

In a recent article, a man living with Parkinson’s disease shared how medicinal cannabis has helped him regain his sense of control after years of unpredictable tremors and pain. 

Before treatment, his condition made daily activities almost impossible. Since starting prescribed medicinal cannabis therapy, he reports reduced tremors, improved mobility and better sleep. These improvements have allowed him to reclaim the quality of life he feared was lost.

His story reflects a growing recognition that medicinal cannabis is not simply about symptom management but about restoring independence for patients with complex neurological conditions.

Chronic Pain Patient Overcomes “Unbelievable” Suffering

Another recent story tells of a patient whose life was once dominated by “unbelievable levels of pain”. After years of trying conventional painkillers with little success, he turned to medicinal cannabis and found significant relief.

He described how medicinal cannabis treatment allowed him to regain mobility, sleep through the night and live without the constant fog of pain medication. His experience adds to the growing evidence that medicinal cannabis can be an effective and compassionate alternative for those living with chronic pain, particularly when conventional options have failed.

Medicinal Cannabis Awareness Month and Free Doctor-Led Advice Sessions

By sharing patient stories, clinical evidence and real-world results, we aim to keep the conversation moving forward ensuring every patient understands their options and feels empowered to make informed decisions about their care.

As part of Medicinal Cannabis Awareness Month, we’re hosting free, doctor-led advice sessions every week in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. These sessions are open to anyone curious about whether medicinal cannabis could be suitable for their condition, offering confidential guidance and practical support from our experienced prescribing doctors. See below for clinic times relating to your location:

Medicann Guernsey

Every Tuesday, 5-6pm

Medicann Jersey

Every Wednesday, 5-6pm

Medicann Isle of Man

Every Thursday, 5-6pm

These stories highlight what’s possible when access and understanding grow together. Medicinal cannabis is helping people reclaim quality of life with complex conditions and find stability where conventional approaches have fallen short.

As Medicinal Cannabis Awareness Month continues, we remain focused on the same message: patients deserve informed access to the care that works for them.

If you’re wondering whether medicinal cannabis could support your condition, the first step is simple. Medicann’s eligibility checker provides a quick, confidential way to understand whether you may qualify for treatment.

Disclaimer: This blog post and the following featured articles are for information only and any articles on external platforms may be amended at any time. Articles that we refer to in our weekly roundup do not reflect the views of Medicann.