Alternaleaf UK

The private medical cannabis clinic Alternaleaf UK says it is responding to the medical misogyny crisis that has left 630,000 women waiting for NHS gynaecology care, with endometriosis taking an average eight years to diagnose. https://lnkd.in/eyumhsqy

Conference season is done ✅ We connected, shared and championed #PatientVoices with MPs. The work doesn’t stop here and we're excited for what’s next!

Menopause, chronic pain, dismissed symptoms, until she got her life back. We’re proud to see our patient, Kirstie, featured in The Independent, highlighting how medical cannabis is changing lives and helping people reclaim their well-being. 🌱 In a recent survey, 80% of NHS GPs would consider prescribing medical cannabis for women’s health conditions if it was available on the NHS. (Survey conducted by Censuswide of 500 UK Doctors in May 2025, commissioned by Alternaleaf). We’ll keep working to raise awareness and support patients every step of the way. Worth a read. 💬 https://lnkd.in/e49Vj6wQ

We’re grateful to be at the Labour Party Conference this week, making sure the voices of Alternaleaf patients are heard loud and clear. Our GM of Marketing & Public Affairs, Richard Guest, has been speaking with MPs and cabinet ministers Wes Streeting and Peter Kyle about the transformative impact medical cannabis is having on patient lives. We appreciate the openness of those engaging with us and look forward to continuing these important discussions.

It's amazing to see this powerful piece from Susan Murray MP on the urgent need to rethink how we treat chronic pain. We've been working hard to raise awareness of the chronic pain crisis. Including a survey that revealed: - 87% of UK doctors would consider prescribing Medical Cannabis for chronic pain - 67% of GPs say chronic pain patients take up the majority of their week It’s time for a new approach! 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/esZNVaHq

🍋 The zingy freshness of lemon zest, the pungent aroma of rosemary, the calming scent of lavender – these are all everyday examples of terpenes in action. But did you know these same compounds also play a crucial role in cannabis? Curious about how terpenes work and why they matter? 👇 Read our latest article to learn more about the science behind terpenes and their role in cannabis.

Cannabis has been used for centuries to treat health conditions - now, science is catching up. In this article, we explore the different types of cannabis strains, what the research says, and how doctors help patients find the right fit for chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, and more. Want to know more about the different types of cannabis? Read the full article now!

Today Alternaleaf were invited to join a roundtable discussion at Parliament to tackle the complexities of chronic pain. Our GM of Marketing and Public Affairs, Medical Director, and Alternaleaf patient, Dan, shared insights and experiences that are helping to pave the way for better understanding, support, and solutions for those living with chronic pain. At Alternaleaf we are proud to be part of driving change where it matters most. #ChronicPain #HealthcareLeadership #PatientAdvocacy #PolicyChange

Neil, a father from Northern Ireland, lived with relentless chronic pain for years - struggling to move, parent, or feel like himself. Since starting medical cannabis, he’s back in the gym, raising his son, and studying law - things that felt unimaginable just a year ago. We’re incredibly grateful to Neil for sharing his story and helping to break the stigma around medical cannabis. His experience is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when patients get the support they need. Read more on Belfast Live

🌱📣 Meet Neil - father, law student and Alternaleaf patient. After suffering with peripheral neuropathy throughout his life, Neil needed a new way to manage. Every day was a challenge. So, his son suggested Alternaleaf, which helped shift his focus away from pain.