Parents of epileptic daughter urges PM to prescribe life-changing cannabis oil

Parents of epileptic daughter urges PM to prescribe life-changing cannabis oil

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A mother shares her ongoing struggle to secure NHS-funded medicinal cannabis for her daughter, highlighting the financial and emotional toll it has taken. Despite selling her home to fund the treatment, she appeals to the government for support, emphasizing the urgency and necessity of the prescription for her daughter's well-being.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the speaker been campaigning for over the past 2.5 years?

To legalize all forms of cannabis

To receive medicinal cannabis for her daughter

To reduce NHS prescription costs

To improve hospital facilities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant decision did the speaker make to fund her daughter's treatment?

She took a second job

She sold her home

She applied for a bank loan

She started a fundraising campaign

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker feel she cannot stop her daughter's treatment?

The treatment is legally required

Her daughter has shown significant improvement

The treatment is too expensive to stop

Her daughter enjoys the treatment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker hope to achieve by appealing to the Prime Minister?

A reduction in treatment costs

A meeting with healthcare officials

An NHS prescription for her daughter

A public apology

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker fear might happen if the situation does not change?

Her daughter might have to change schools

Her daughter might end up back in the hospital

Her daughter might lose her friends

Her daughter might have to move abroad