Medical Cannabis Access & Eligibility FAQs – UK

Wondering if you’re eligible for medical cannabis in the UK? This FAQ covers who qualifies, how to apply, what documents are needed, and how to join Canº Clinic—no GP referral required.

Eligibility & Access

My condition isn't listed?

We treat a wide spectrum of conditions and subconditions which means we might treat your condition even if it is not listed. Please call the clinic or drop us an email and we will be able to confirm.

How do I become a patient? / What are the eligibility criteria?

To be eligible as a patient, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Diagnosed Condition – You must have a confirmed diagnosis of a condition that may benefit from medical cannabis treatment
  • Tried at Least Two Treatments – You must have previously tried at least one licensed medication and/or one treatment like physiotherapy, CBT therapy or similar for your condition
  • Supply a copy of your medical record – If you log in or sign up using your NHS login we can review and approve you in 24 hours in most cases

How do I switch to Can Clinic?

Switching clinics is a simple process:

  1. Sign up using your NHS login or using your email via our Can° portal
  2. Book and pay for your consultation
  3. Once you are booked in you must supply the clinic with your previous clinic's discharge letter a minimum of 2 days before your consultation

Can I get a medical cannabis prescription in the UK if I'm under 18?

Yes, but only in exceptional cases, such as severe epilepsy, and it must be approved by a paediatric specialist. We currently do not offer this at Can Clinic.

Do I need a referral from my GP to get medical cannabis?

No, you can self-refer to a private clinic without needing a GP referral, which means you can directly book an appointment without involving your GP.

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Whether you're new to cannabis-based medicines, switching from another medical cannabis clinic, or self-medicating, we'll put you back in control of your health.

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Meet the team

We are a CQC registered clinic, combining a team of qualified specialist physicians, nurses and educators with cannabis industry professionals; joining forces with the sole focus of providing care and excellence for patients wishing to explore cannabinoid therapies.

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Sweta Kothari

Registered Manager

Clinic team

Gabriel Newman

Co-Founder & CEO

Clinic team

Dr Anup Mathew

Lead Psychiatry Specialist

Specialists

Dr Gerard Sinovich

Lead Pain Specialist

Specialists

Niall Ivers

Co-Founder & COO

Clinic team

Joshua Cuby

Co-Founder & CMO

Clinic team

Arjun Trivedi

Clinic Ops Lead

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Dahlia Cuby

Clinic Co-Ordinator

Clinic team

Philip Schetter

CEO, Cantourage GmbH

Advisory board

Dr Florian Holzapfel

Founder, Cantourage GmbH

Advisory board

Patrick Hoffmann

Founder, Cantourage GmbH

Advisory board

Norman Ruchholtz

Founder, Cantourage GmbH

Advisory board

Medical cannabis, legally prescribed

“From beginning to end, Cantourage have been professional and very easy to deal with. I have referred myself to a few clinics using their online assessments and literally heard nothing back. Within e weeks I had my medications delivered to my door”

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