Dr Simon Erridge, Head of Access and Research at Sapphire Medical Clinics speaks to BBC Radio Solent

Dr Simon Erridge, Head of Research and Access at Sapphire and Sapphire patient, Amanda spoke to BBC Radio Solent about the rise in number of people using illicit cannabis for medicinal reasons.

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  • @kimberleyemery8051
    @kimberleyemery8051 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a southampton resident and was a Sapphire patient. However, they are so expensive and it is actually cheaper (and better quality) to source on the black market, than purchase through them. It is a sad shame that once again a very useful medication for chronic pain suffered is abused by those wishing to 'get rich' rather than actually help chronically ill people. I guess of you have the funds and are nervous about buying illicit it is a great scheme but as will all these things it always comes down to money. And those who are unable to work due to chronic illness - like myself just cannot afford the luxury of doing so legally.

  • @Nuggetmuncher80uk

    @Nuggetmuncher80uk

    Жыл бұрын

    If you can get it for less than £5 a gram on the street its crap home grown, There is so much red tape at the moment with supply and customs, but it is improving, I am currently receiving EMT1 and 3 and both are miles better than the local street weed for helping with my pains. Yes there is better about on the street, but its also £50-60 a 3.5g. I'd rather be getting my medication from Sapphire then underweight sprayed stardawg from some random. People are too used to seeing Instagram designer weed and think all should be the same.

  • @richardlongmore9301

    @richardlongmore9301

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Nuggetmuncher80uk I have some of sapphires kush I want to get rid of if your interested. I have been smoking for 30 years all over the world and the curealieaf red no 4 is the most horrible weed I have ever smoked

  • @jackg93

    @jackg93

    Жыл бұрын

    How much was you paying

  • @benjleath9406

    @benjleath9406

    Жыл бұрын

    I live in Southampton as well , I’ve got MS and Autism and cannot work,Cannabis helps me with my motor function and Sleep and Bladder and general mood,and Nausea.I get oil drops from Sapphire and the THC oil is Knockout, I get CBD drops as well and they taste great and work for me..but it costs £125 a month and it’s a bit of a pain having to do the zoom interview when your not in the mood !!!

  • @PP-G
    @PP-G Жыл бұрын

    Great work from Sapphire I have been a patient for almost a year now. Both oil and flower would be a Blessing for a wide range of illnesses and a financial source for NHS

  • @IAmNotABot
    @IAmNotABot Жыл бұрын

    Well done sapphire, let's only hope the UK catches up with USA, Canada, Spain and now Germany in removing the stigma around cannabis

  • @divbee365
    @divbee365 Жыл бұрын

    I'm struggling to get an appointment as my doctor is totally against cannabis use and request I don't go through treatment what do I do now ?

  • @jordanlepage3322

    @jordanlepage3322

    Жыл бұрын

    Following

  • @divbee365

    @divbee365

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jordanlepage3322 what does that mean

  • @jordanlepage3322

    @jordanlepage3322

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm following your question to see what responses you get amd it means I will be notified if someone comments because I've commented 😀

  • @davinmullan

    @davinmullan

    Жыл бұрын

    You do not need your doctors permission to apply. As long as you have a condition which can be treated with Medical Cannabis and have tried at least 2 traditional medicines which have not sucessfully treated your condition. You can Request a copy of your Summary of Care or Encounter Report from your GP practice admin staff and that will allow you to obtain a consultation with one of the consultants in the medical cannabis clinics such as Saphire or MyAccessClinics. you just need to contact one of the clinics directly and they will check your eligibility and request you to send on your GP notes. Good luck!

  • @divbee365

    @divbee365

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davinmullan thank you my friend iv contacted sapphire and they have my medical records but requires more information and with it a not saying GP doesn't want patient to undergo treatment IV replied saying that I would still like to go through treatment anyway sapphire replied that I need to provide more information (a brief summary of your medical records which includes your health condition, medical and recent test results, hospital/clinical letters from my specialist to confirm past treatments for this) isn't all this information in my medical records that they already have and how do I get all that extra information from

  • @donnapankhurst4992
    @donnapankhurst4992 Жыл бұрын

    iam also a patient and iam so much better flower and oil doing more good for me than any of the pharmaceuticals i been on over the yrs

  • @StepHen-ok8mo
    @StepHen-ok8mo Жыл бұрын

    Hypocrisy