Cannabis and Chronic Pain - Chris & Lorna's Story
Chris suffered decades of debilitating chronic pain following a serious car accident. Find out how medical cannabis helped them both regain control of their lives.
Answer five simple questions to determine whether you are eligible for treatment, then download the CB1 Medical App for free to register as a new patient.
Our consultants are available for remote appointments where they will discuss your condition and advise on the best options for managing your symptoms.
Once you have been approved for treatment, we can send your medication directly to your front door via a fast and reliable carrier.
Start your treatment and use the CB1 Medical app to track your progress. You can also use the app to manage and request your repeat prescriptions.
Answer five simple questions to determine whether you are eligible for treatment, then download the CB1 Medical App for free to register as a new patient.
Our consultants are available for remote appointments where they will discuss your condition and advise on the best options for managing your symptoms.
Once you have been approved for treatment, we can send your medication directly to your front door via a fast and reliable carrier.
Start your treatment and use the CB1 Medical app to track your progress. You can also use the app to manage and request your repeat prescriptions.
Answer five simple questions to determine whether you are eligible for treatment, then download the CB1 Medical App for free to register as a new patient.
Our consultants are available for remote appointments where they will discuss your condition and advise on the best options for managing your symptoms.
Once you have been approved for treatment, we can send your medication directly to your front door via a fast and reliable carrier.
Start your treatment and use the CB1 Medical app to track your progress. You can also use the app to manage and request your repeat prescriptions.
With over 35 years of experience working as a Consultant in Pain Management,
Dr Simon Tordoff explains why he now recommends medical cannabis.
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Chris suffered decades of debilitating chronic pain following a serious car accident. Find out how medical cannabis helped them both regain control of their lives.
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After multiple spinal injuries, Karen finally found that medicinal cannabis could give her a good night's sleep.
Our cannabis medicines are only available on prescription,
below are some example treatment costs.
New patients only pay one fee for the first year of consultations. All consultations are free for Veterans and ex-service personnel.
*This fee will be refunded if we decide that you are not eligible for treatment.
More about our medicationOur new app has been designed to give patients a quick and simple way to manage their cannabis treatment plan.
With the app, you’ll be able to book consultations with your doctor, track your health goals, view our formulary and reorder your prescriptions – all from a tap of your phone!
Our new app has been designed to give patients a quick and simple way to manage their cannabis treatment plan.
With the app, you’ll be able to book consultations with your doctor, track your health goals, view our formulary and reorder your prescriptions – all from a tap of your phone!
We are proud of our care and the impact it has on the lives of our patients. We give you time
to talk about your symptoms and you will always be listened to with compassion and empathy.
July 2023
I was curious about this approach for my condition, so this seemed to be well worth looking into, the staff were fantastic, very down to earth & helpful without any discomfort. I’m so glad I filled in the form, I am 50% better than I was before I started, The symptoms have reduced, my mood has improved and my sleep pattern has improved. I only see positive results so far.
Edit: in month 3 now, and quality of life has absolutely improved.
September 2023
I started using CB1 Medical a month ago, I was cautious at first as it wasn’t a route that I had considered in much depth. The service has been excellent from the first appointment to the receipt of my medication. There are no hidden costs, it is all clearly laid out in the beginning, I can recommend using their services.
Update, I’ve had my second appointment and it was just as good. Clear communication and fair pricing of appointments.
August 2023
Every interaction has been met with professionalism and kindness, and I felt understood and cared for. The responses and turn around for appointments were very quick too. I would definitely recommend this service.
August 2023
So far so good! Amazingly friendly staff and willing to spend the time listening to your issues in detail. Very quickly to arrange appointments and also discreet.
CB1 Medical is established by the award-winning Willows Health, the largest
NHS primary care service in the Midlands, serving over 65,000 patients.
Lead Clinician, Consultant in Pain Management
Consultant in Pain Management
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Medical cannabis is a plant-based medicine which has been legal in the UK since 2018.
The active compounds in medical cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) stimulate the endocannabinoid system within the human body. This can benefit patients by helping to manage pain, improve sleep and appetite, reduce anxiety and nausea, and stabilise mood. It is therefore useful in managing symptoms for a wide range of health conditions.
Medical cannabis is an effective and sustainable alternative. It offers a personalised approach to treatment, allowing patients to choose specific strengths and delivery methods, and helping to reduce their reliance on medications with more severe and often detrimental side effects.
Yes, the use of medical cannabis within the UK was made legal on 1st November 2018.
Medical cannabis differs significantly from over-the-counter CBD products.
Medical cannabis contains controlled amounts of THC and CBD, both components are necessary for the relief of multiple medical conditions. Over-the-counter CBD products cannot legally contain more than 0.3% THC. While there is some evidence supporting the use of CBD alone for conditions such as anxiety, incorporating THC appears to be more beneficial for most conditions.
Medical cannabis can only be prescribed by Specialist Consultants who are registered with the General Medical Council and it is regulated by the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency); the organisation responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and effectiveness of medicines in the UK.
In parallel, over-the-counter CBD products can be purchased without a prescription. They are not medicinal products and they are regulated by the FSA (Food Standards Agency). Studies have shown that over-the-counter CBD products are often mislabelled, with 69% not containing the amount of CBD claimed, and some products have even failed laboratory testing for heavy metals, yeast, and mould.
You will be offered an initial appointment with one of our Specialist Consultants and a follow-up appointment at 3 weeks. You will then need only one check-up per year going forward.
Each consultation is usually charged at £50. However for 2024, new patients will only pay one fee of £50 for their whole first year of consultations. This fee will be refunded if we decide that you are not eligible for treatment.
If you’re a veteran or ex-emergency services we are more than happy to offer all your consultations free of charge. Please speak to our team if you’d like to find out more.
Following your consultation, your case will be discussed with at least one other health professional to ensure that the recommended treatment is appropriate. This is called a multi-disciplinary team meeting (MDT), and you will be informed of the outcome the following day.
If approved for treatment, your prescription will be sent to our preferred pharmacy and they will contact you via the CB1 Medical App to arrange payment and delivery.
Medications that are in stock will be delivered within 3-5 working days. Medications that are not in stock can take up to 2 weeks to arrive.
Only a handful of patients have secured NHS prescriptions since medical cannabis was legalised in the UK.
Widespread awareness of the benefits of medical cannabis is generally still lacking and NHS practices face other barriers to prescribing, such as additional funding required to cover prescriptions. It’s likely that access to medical cannabis via the NHS will improve but progress so far has been very slow.
Medical cannabis is a plant-based medicine which has been legal in the UK since 2018.
The active compounds in medical cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) stimulate the endocannabinoid system within the human body. This can benefit patients by helping to manage pain, improve sleep and appetite, reduce anxiety and nausea, and stabilise mood. It is therefore useful in managing symptoms for a wide range of health conditions.
Medical cannabis is an effective and sustainable alternative. It offers a personalised approach to treatment, allowing patients to choose specific strengths and delivery methods, and helping to reduce their reliance on medications with more severe and often detrimental side effects.
Yes, the use of medical cannabis within the UK was made legal on 1st November 2018.
Medical cannabis differs significantly from over-the-counter CBD products.
Medical cannabis contains controlled amounts of THC and CBD, both components are necessary for the relief of multiple medical conditions. Over-the-counter CBD products cannot legally contain more than 0.3% THC. While there is some evidence supporting the use of CBD alone for conditions such as anxiety, incorporating THC appears to be more beneficial for most conditions.
Medical cannabis can only be prescribed by Specialist Consultants who are registered with the General Medical Council and it is regulated by the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency); the organisation responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and effectiveness of medicines in the UK.
In parallel, over-the-counter CBD products can be purchased without a prescription. They are not medicinal products and they are regulated by the FSA (Food Standards Agency). Studies have shown that over-the-counter CBD products are often mislabelled, with 69% not containing the amount of CBD claimed, and some products have even failed laboratory testing for heavy metals, yeast, and mould.
You will be offered an initial appointment with one of our Specialist Consultants and a follow-up appointment at 3 weeks. You will then need only one check-up per year going forward.
Each consultation is usually charged at £50. However for 2024, new patients will only pay one fee of £50 for their whole first year of consultations. This fee will be refunded if we decide that you are not eligible for treatment.
If you’re a veteran or ex-emergency services we are more than happy to offer all your consultations free of charge. Please speak to our team if you’d like to find out more.
Following your consultation, your case will be discussed with at least one other health professional to ensure that the recommended treatment is appropriate. This is called a multi-disciplinary team meeting (MDT), and you will be informed of the outcome the following day.
If approved for treatment, your prescription will be sent to our preferred pharmacy and they will contact you via the CB1 Medical App to arrange payment and delivery.
Medications that are in stock will be delivered within 3-5 working days. Medications that are not in stock can take up to 2 weeks to arrive.
Only a handful of patients have secured NHS prescriptions since medical cannabis was legalised in the UK.
Widespread awareness of the benefits of medical cannabis is generally still lacking and NHS practices face other barriers to prescribing, such as additional funding required to cover prescriptions. It’s likely that access to medical cannabis via the NHS will improve but progress so far has been very slow.
If you can't find what you're looking for, don't
hesitate to reach out to our team of experts.