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It’s perfectly normal to have questions about medical cannabis.
Here are answers to some common questions about legal rights and wrongs.
Medical cannabis has been legally available on prescription in the UK since 2018. Today, more than 200,000 people in the UK access medical cannabis treatment from clinics like Wellford.
Furthermore, under the Equality Act 2010, registered medical cannabis patients are protected against discrimination and must be treated in the same way as any other medical patient.
It’s perfectly legal to possess medical cannabis with a valid prescription.
You can prove you’re a medical cannabis patient by providing:
In 2025, the National Police Chief’s Council advised police officers to assume that “people in possession of medicinal cannabis are patients until proven otherwise”.
It is still illegal to smoke medical cannabis in the UK.
You should always take medical cannabis as prescribed by your doctor.
You can vape medical cannabis using a special vaporiser. You can also take medical cannabis as a capsule, an oil, an edible pastille or apply it to the skin as a cream.
Ask your doctor about the best option for you.
As with any other prescription medicine, you can take medical cannabis in public and outside your home.
You should carry a copy of your prescription with you in case you need to show you’re taking medical cannabis.
Be mindful of venue policies and the comfort of others, particularly if vaping.
As with any other prescription medicine, you can take medical cannabis in public and outside your home.
You should carry a copy of your prescription with you in case you need to show you’re taking medical cannabis.
Be mindful of venue policies and the comfort of others, particularly if vaping.
You can drive after taking medical cannabis provided you’ve taken your medication as prescribed and are not impaired. It’s illegal to drive with legal drugs in your body if it impairs your driving.
If you’re unsure, speak to your doctor or our Patient Care Team.
When driving, you should carry the following items in case you’re stopped by police:
You do not need to inform the DVLA you take medical cannabis.
You are required to inform the DVLA if you have a notifiable health condition, like diabetes, epilepsy, glaucoma, sleep apnoea or a history of stroke.
You can find more information on the DVLA website.
If you’re drug tested by police or an employer, you may test positive for THC. You should tell them beforehand that you’re a medical cannabis patient and show them a copy of your prescription. Medical cannabis patients are protected from discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
The rules vary between countries and even within some countries, so it depends on where you’re going.
Always check local rules and official government advice before travelling.
You may need:
Our Patient Care Team can provide you with a travel letter and it’s free if you’re an enhanced member.
Yes. Your doctor prescribes medical cannabis at a dose designed to help you manage your symptoms without side effects. The majority of patients report no adverse side effects whatsoever. In fact, many patients say that medical cannabis enables them to work.
You don’t have to tell your employer you take medical cannabis. However, if you do tell your employer, you are protected against discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. Furthermore, your employer is required to make reasonable adjustments for you, including keeping your condition confidential.
As with any other prescribed medicine, you can take medical cannabis to work. Be respectful and mindful of others when using your medication, particularly if vaping.
If you’re taking medical cannabis as prescribed for a recognised health condition, you are protected from discrimination including by an employer.
Under the Equality Act 2010, employers must also make reasonable adjustments to ensure you’re not disadvantaged at work which includes supporting you to take your medication as prescribed.