CB1 Medical

17/10/2025

For many in the UK, restful sleep feels out of reach — with 1 in 3 people struggling to drift off or stay asleep. 🌙

At CB1 Medical, we explore how medical cannabis can support better, more restorative sleep — helping you wake up refreshed, focused, and ready for the day ahead.

Discover how THC and CBD can work together to:
• Ease anxiety and racing thoughts before bed
• Support deeper, more consistent rest
• Improve energy and mood throughout the day

Read the full blog here: https://cb1medical.com/2025/10/17/medical-cannabis-for-sleep-supporting-restful-nights/

09/10/2025

Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since 2018, but can you get it on the NHS? 🍃

The short answer: yes—but only in very limited circumstances, like certain severe epilepsy cases, chemotherapy-induced nausea, or MS-related spasticity. Even then, NHS prescriptions aren’t guaranteed.

For conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, migraines, or fibromyalgia, private clinics like CB1 Medical are currently the primary route. Our team offers legal, regulated access with tailored prescriptions designed to improve quality of life.

Read the full blog here: https://cb1medical.com/2025/08/05/can-you-get-medical-cannabis-on-the-nhs/

26/09/2025

Talking to Your Employer About Medical Cannabis

Navigating conversations about medical cannabis at work can feel daunting — but you don’t have to face it alone.

In our latest blog, we cover:
🗣️ Whether you have to tell your employer
⚖️ Your rights under the Equality Act 2010
📝 How to prepare for the conversation
🔬 What to know about workplace drug testing

Medical cannabis is a legitimate, specialist-prescribed treatment in the UK. Knowing your rights and approaching the conversation with confidence can help you feel supported in your workplace. 🌿

Read the full guide here: https://cb1medical.com/2025/09/23/talking-to-your-employer-about-medical-cannabis/

15/09/2025

🗓️ Last week, our Patient Participation Group (PPG) came together to discuss the patient experience at CB1 Medical.

For full transparency, we’re sharing the minutes from the session and the topics we covered.

🔗 CB1 Medical PPG Minutes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SxXeuwO6vuKtx4bNmoryzEa_9dp9zORfBz7DruDPank/edit?usp=sharing

We’re committed to learning from our patients and continually improving our service. If you’re interested in sharing your feedback with us, you can email us at enquiries@cb1medical.com

CB1 Medical – Patient Participation Group (PPG) Minutes of First Meeting Date: Thursday 11th September Time: 19:00 Location: Online Duration: 1 hour Attendance CB1 Medical Team: Anabel Sharma COO, Daniel Carr Deputy COO, Tanya Hutchinson CB1 Operations Manager, Irfan Abdullah CB1 Pharmacy Sup...

12/09/2025

Last night, we hosted our very first Patient Participation Group – and it was amazing! ✨

The group ensures patient voices are heard and helps us co-create, validate, and shape the future of CB1 Medical.

We had a thoughtful, open conversation about the patient experience, and the insights shared will help us make CB1 even better.

We’ll be publishing the minutes and feedback for full transparency. If you’d like to contribute your thoughts, let us know at enquiries@cb1medical.com – we’d love to hear from you!

04/09/2025

Sativa Strains Explained 🌱

Thinking about medical cannabis but not sure where to start? One of the most common questions we hear is: what are the benefits of Sativa?

Sativa strains are often linked with:
✨ Increased energy & alertness
✨ Improved focus & creativity
✨ Mood enhancement
✨ Support for fatigue and certain pain conditions

Many patients find them better suited for daytime use, especially when they need clarity and motivation without heavy sedation.

We’ve put together a guide to help you understand what Sativa is, how it may help, and what patients should know before starting treatment.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://cb1medical.com/2025/08/28/the-benefits-of-sativa-what-patients-in-the-uk-need-to-know/

27/08/2025

We’d like to update you on the recent technical issues that affected our clinical systems. These problems were caused by a new platform upgrade rolled out by our clinical IT provider, Script Assist — an issue that also impacted other clinics using their system.

Following urgent discussions with Script Assist, we have rolled back the upgrade for now. This ensures your care is not disrupted while their team works on further improvements and robust testing.

We’re pleased to confirm that all systems are now fully operational. You can once again order your prescriptions, and we are accepting and processing requests as normal.

If you are still unable to access the CB1 app, you may need to uninstall and reinstall it. Your username and password will remain the same, so you won’t need to reset your login details.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked with Script Assist to resolve these issues. 💚

27/08/2025

We’re pleased to inform you that, following discussions with our clinical platform provider, Script Assist, we have decided to revert from their recent system upgrade.

This decision was made in light of significant issues experienced with the new platform, which also impacted other clinics.

This step will allow Script Assist additional time to address these issues and conduct more robust testing before reintroducing the upgrade.

26/08/2025

We’re aware of some technical issues with the new CB1 app and are working closely with our technical support team to resolve them as quickly as possible.

If your enquiry isn’t urgent, please email us at enquiries@cb1medical.com.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

22/08/2025

CB1 Medical is now closed for the bank holiday weekend and scheduled system maintenance.

All systems – including the CB1 app, prescriptions, consultations, and communications – are currently offline.

⏰ Normal service will resume at 9:00am on Tuesday, 26th August.
🚨 We are not monitoring emails or phone lines during this time.
📞 For urgent medical support, please contact NHS 111.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out these essential improvements – and we hope you have a fantastic bank holiday weekend!

14/08/2025

Planned Closure & Bank Holiday Update

CB1 Medical will be closed from Friday 22nd August at 5:00pm until Tuesday 26th August at 9:00am for scheduled maintenance and the August bank holiday weekend.

During this time:
❌ CB1 app & systems will be offline
❌ No consultations or prescriptions processed
❌ No email or phone support

To avoid running out of medication:
🗓 Order by Thursday 21st August, 12:00 noon for guaranteed processing before closure.
💳 Prescriptions paid before 9:00am Friday 22nd will be dispatched the same day.
🚚 Payments after 9:00am Friday will be dispatched Tuesday 26th.

If you have any questions or need help before then, please get in touch — we’re here to help you plan ahead

11/08/2025

🎥 Dr. Simon Tordoff of CB1 Medical | How to Use Medical Cannabis Oil

Thinking about starting cannabis oil treatment? Here’s Dr. Simon walking you through the right way to take your oil so you can get the most from your prescription.

💡 Quick tips from the video:

-Measure your dose carefully using the syringe provided.
-Place the oil under your tongue and hold for 3–4 minutes before swallowing.
-You can adjust dosages depending on how you're feeling and symptoms you're managing

Your medication works best when taken correctly — so let’s make sure you get it right from day one.

📲 Got questions? Drop them in the comments below.