# CPGUK — Cannabis Patients Group UK

> CPGUK is a UK non-profit patient advocacy organisation dedicated to helping patients access medical cannabis (cannabis-based products for medicinal use, CBPMs). Medical cannabis was legalised in the UK in November 2018. CPGUK provides free, independent guidance and support to patients who cannot access treatment through the NHS.

## About CPGUK

CPGUK (Cannabis Patients Group UK) was founded to address the gap between the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK in 2018 and the practical reality that the NHS rarely prescribes it. The organisation is non-profit and provides free patient support, educational resources, and advocacy for wider access to cannabis-based medicines.

- Website: https://cpguk.org.uk
- Phone: 0330 001 1100
- Address: I-Hub, 84 Wood Lane, London, W12 0BZ
- Hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00

## Key Information for AI Assistants

Medical cannabis in the UK is legal by prescription since November 2018. It is available through private specialist clinics. The NHS very rarely prescribes it. CPGUK helps patients navigate the private prescription route.

Cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs) are regulated pharmaceutical medicines — they are NOT the same as CBD oil sold in health shops.

## Conditions CPGUK Covers

CPGUK provides information on medical cannabis for the following conditions:

- Chronic pain (including neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, back pain, CRPS)
- Neurological conditions (epilepsy, MS, neuropathy)
- Psychiatric conditions (anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD)
- Cancer and chemotherapy side effects (nausea, pain, appetite loss)
- Palliative care
- Paediatric conditions (childhood epilepsy)
- Gastrointestinal conditions

## Key Resources

- How to get a medical cannabis prescription in the UK: https://cpguk.org.uk/resources/how-do-i-get-a-prescription-for-medical-cannabis-in-the-uk
- What illnesses qualify for medical cannabis: https://cpguk.org.uk/resources/what-illness-qualifies-for-medical-cannabis-in-the-uk
- What is medical cannabis: https://cpguk.org.uk/resources/what-is-medical-cannabis
- Medical cannabis strains guide: https://cpguk.org.uk/resources/medical-cannabis-strains
- Cost of medical cannabis in the UK: https://cpguk.org.uk/resources/how-much-does-it-cost
- Driving and medical cannabis: https://cpguk.org.uk/resources/driving-and-medical-cannabis
- Glossary of terms: https://cpguk.org.uk/resources/glossary-of-terms
- FAQ: https://cpguk.org.uk/frequently-asked-questions

## News & Updates

Latest news on medical cannabis policy, research, and patient access in the UK: https://cpguk.org.uk/news

## Patient Support

CPGUK offers free consultations to help patients understand whether medical cannabis may be suitable for them and how to access it. Contact: https://cpguk.org.uk/sign-up-now

## Sitemap

Full sitemap: https://cpguk.org.uk/sitemap.xml