Patient Protect was founded by patients, for patients, to give a voice to those who are prescribed cannabis medicines in the UK. We understand firsthand the challenges of cannabis patient rights and the need for true advocacy.
Our mission is simple: to provide expert support to patients prescribed medical cannabis, defending their rights at work, in healthcare, and in law whenever discrimination arises.
If you've experienced discrimination for using prescribed cannabis medicines, whether at work, in healthcare settings, or elsewhere, Patient Protect offers a confidential, expert support service. We're here for ongoing or historical issues, from informal advice to representation up to court proceedings.
Submit your medical discrimination case for impartial guidance and robust medical cannabis legal support.
Supporting UK clinics, Patient Protect extends thorough patient case support and specialist legal and procedural guidance. We work with clinics to protect practices, endorse clinical decision-making, and ensure patients are defended against unfair treatment.
Trust our cannabis law experts to provide knowledgeable help and practical resources, endorsed by UK medical organisations.
Alex Fraser, our medical cannabis patient advocate, is a Crohn's patient and recognised industry expert. After five years campaigning for legal prescription access to cannabis medicines, Alex launched a professional career with GROW, continuously working to improve medical access in the UK and beyond. He's benefitted personally from medical cannabis and helped thousands of patients by connecting them with relevant medicines, healthcare professionals, and right information.
Alex's commitment is to make medical cannabis patient support systems fair and effective. He's always open to discussing patients' experiences, access to therapy, the evolution of regulations, and broader social perceptions regarding cannabis.
Robert Jappie is a leading legal expert in medical cannabis and regulated healthcare. His focus is on regulatory support for businesses and clinics operating at the forefront of plant-based therapies and life sciences. In 2018, Robert founded the UK's first dedicated Cannabis Regulation department and presented cannabis law research to the European Commission.
He's authored key publications on medical cannabis in Europe, and continues to advise clinics and patients facing cannabis-related investigations and prosecutions. Roberts's comprehensive understanding of medical cannabis discrimination and legal intervention is trusted across the UK sector.
Fill in our patient referral form for patients, or reach out as a clinic.
Our experts review your issue and provide informed, impartial advice.
We assist in seeking resolution,practically and legally, including workplace or healthcare discrimination against medical cannabis patients.
Optional ongoing monitoring and support, including documenting historical injustices for lasting change.
If you legally use medical cannabis, you are protected from workplace discrimination under UK equality and disability laws. Patient Protect can advise and help assert your rights.
Contact Patient Protect for confidential legal advice and support. We help address workplace, healthcare, and other discrimination issues for cannabis patients.
Patient Protect is a UK-based service founded by patients, offering expert support for those facing medical cannabis discrimination, as well as clinics seeking guidance.
Yes, we assist medical cannabis patients facing discrimination and clinics requiring legal and procedural guidance regarding their patients’ rights.
Yes, Patient Protect can provide expert support and, where needed, legal representation for medical cannabis discrimination cases up to court proceedings.
All Patient Protect services are confidential, impartial, and available to individuals and clinics throughout the UK.
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Take control of your situation today. Refer yourself with Patient Protect for confidential, expert help and let our cannabis law experts defend your rights.