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

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

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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.

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What challenges did the speaker face in obtaining NHS prescriptions for their daughter?

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How did the legalization of cannabis in 2018 impact the speaker's daughter?

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What was the speaker's reaction to Boris Johnson's letter congratulating another family?

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Describe the financial burden the speaker faced while caring for their daughter.

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What does the speaker believe should be done regarding NHS prescriptions for children with intractable epilepsy?

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What emotions does the speaker express about the current situation regarding cannabis prescriptions?

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How has the speaker's daughter's quality of life been affected by her condition and the lack of medication?

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