"Medical Cannabis and Parkinson’s: What You Need to Know” by PD Buddy and Curaleaf UK

Join Beatrice from PD Buddy and Curaleaf UK experts Dr Mark Weatherall and Dr Simon Erridge for a clear and practical discussion on medical cannabis in Parkinson’s care.

Interest in medical cannabis is growing among people with Parkinson’s, but so is confusion. Many people with Parkinson's are unsure about what cannabis can help with, how to access it legally, or why some products work while others don’t.

To bring clarity, Beatrice, the founder of the PD Buddy app, invited two specialists from Curaleaf UK for a straightforward discussion focused on real-life concerns: Which symptoms might cannabis help? What’s the difference between medical and recreational products? How do you know what dose or format is right? What are the risks? How does someone begin the process of getting a prescription?

Throughout the session, the conversation stays practical and grounded in everyday challenges faced by people with Parkinson’s — sleep, pain, stiffness, and overall quality of life. The goal is not to promote cannabis, but to provide reliable information so people can make safer, better-informed choices.

Medical cannabis is regulated very differently around the world. What is allowed, and how it is prescribed, varies widely. Nothing we discuss today should be taken as medical or legal advice, and we encourage everyone to check the rules in their own country, state or region.