Mother pleads for ‘urgent assistance’ to obtain medicinal cannabis for daughter

The speaker discusses the challenges faced by families seeking NHS prescriptions for cannabis oil to treat intractable epilepsy in children. Despite the legalization of medicinal cannabis, only a few prescriptions have been issued, forcing families to make significant personal sacrifices. The speaker highlights the positive impact of cannabis oil on children's health and calls for urgent action from the government to ensure equal access to this medication.

What prompted the speaker to visit Downing Street?

• A letter from Boris Johnson about NHS prescriptions

• A protest against medicinal cannabis

• A meeting with Matt Hancock

• A public health announcement

What financial burden did the speaker face to provide medicinal cannabis for their child?

• £2,500 a month

• £1,000 a month

• £10,000 a month

• £5,000 a month

How many NHS prescriptions for medicinal cannabis have been issued since its legalization?

• Twenty

• Ten

• Five

• Three

What change did medicinal cannabis bring to the speaker's child's life?

• No change

• Caused side effects

• Worsened condition

• Improved quality of life

What was the initial reaction to the legalization of medicinal cannabis?

• Disappointment

• Indifference

• Applause and hope

• Confusion

What does the speaker believe is the main reason for the lack of NHS prescriptions?

• Legal restrictions

• Lack of demand

• Financial concerns

• Insufficient supply

What action does the speaker urge Boris Johnson to take?

• Increase taxes

• Provide more NHS prescriptions

• Reduce healthcare funding

• Ban medicinal cannabis