Woman becomes first UK patient to get cannabis prescription

She’s believed to be the first person to receive a prescription for cannabis in the UK.

Now Carly Barton has described her relief that she can take the drug without fear of repercussions.

Carly suffers constant pain after a stroke in her 20s. She was prescribed the cannabis medicine by the only kind of doctor who can do so – a specialist consultant – but it does come at a hefty cost.

Sky’s Lorna Shaddick reports.

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50 Comments

  1. Vinny on September 19, 2022 at 6:19 am

    I have a spinal disease and it really annoys that I have to take four different tablets aday and a 2weekly injection all for pain relief ,I despise the cowardly politicians who won’t allow us to use cannabis as pain relief



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  3. JK on September 19, 2022 at 6:19 am

    So it’s illegal until u fork over a load of money?πŸ€”



  4. Boba Seed on September 19, 2022 at 6:21 am

    Who else is moving to Canada?



  5. R F. T. S on September 19, 2022 at 6:22 am

    FACISM..



  6. Prettyquick on September 19, 2022 at 6:24 am

    Sc: Kidsgotflavours



  7. R.Rahman on September 19, 2022 at 6:25 am

    She payed 2 racks to smoke some bud Ayo this is what I mean it’s only available for the rich free the bud



  8. JS on September 19, 2022 at 6:25 am

    LEGALISE MARJUANA !! πŸ’šβœŠ



  9. Sammy sam on September 19, 2022 at 6:27 am

    I watched a longer video and it said at the end she couldn’t afford the cost so she’s started growing it herself even though it’s illegal for her to grow it good on her ain’t nobody can afford the price just go buy a ten bag πŸ˜‚ πŸ˜‚



  10. Seed The Light on September 19, 2022 at 6:28 am

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  11. Michael Pout on September 19, 2022 at 6:30 am

    Just leaglise it it’s better than alcohol people drink themselves to death



  12. HEADS TAILS on September 19, 2022 at 6:31 am

    Who we kidding she wants to be high…1 Gram seems low..



  13. Paula Tokes on September 19, 2022 at 6:32 am

    yes



  14. Hectrim on September 19, 2022 at 6:34 am

    The fact they listed the benefits but still don’t consider legalizing it is stupid



  15. Margaret from the block on September 19, 2022 at 6:36 am

    Luckiest person in the world



  16. louisb1167 on September 19, 2022 at 6:36 am


  17. kk on September 19, 2022 at 6:36 am

    Two and a half grand lol muppet



  18. anon129 on September 19, 2022 at 6:40 am

    CANCARD IS A SCAM!



  19. Bog on September 19, 2022 at 6:40 am

    Damn she doesn’t have to hide behind dumpster like rest of us



  20. Bb Ggh on September 19, 2022 at 6:41 am

    This is exactly what the government had planned for the time it would be legalised in England , the cost, it’s shocking, police and government have been rising the price over the years , was and is a pre meditated plan, now coming to light,



  21. native speaker English teacher on September 19, 2022 at 6:41 am

    being overrun by alcoholic idiots, Britain should welcome cannabis.



  22. Jahid Hussain on September 19, 2022 at 6:42 am

    I’m jealous



  23. Sparkzz Prod on September 19, 2022 at 6:43 am

    Legalise the herb



  24. Jonny wishbone on September 19, 2022 at 6:47 am

    Β£2500 I’d be wanting some πŸ”₯for that!
    Most places in England don’t prosecute for a few plants or small amounts in public anymore.



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  26. Ben _Jamin on September 19, 2022 at 6:54 am

    she is not the first person thats nonsence. my mates mother got it for arthritist in the 90’s excuse my spelling



  27. ishowronaldo on September 19, 2022 at 6:55 am

    legalise it



  28. L B on September 19, 2022 at 6:56 am

    Β£2.5K for 3 months??? So shes allowed …. She’s allowed 1g per day which is just over 3 Ounces.

    THREE OUNCES FOR Β£2.5k???



  29. moussatheslayer on September 19, 2022 at 6:56 am

    Ban cigarettes



  30. LEE Smokin BUD Cali on September 19, 2022 at 6:59 am

    Thc



  31. Straight Up on September 19, 2022 at 6:59 am

    To be honest I’m not a cannabis smoker…but I believe cannabis should be legal..maybe the government. Should. Be getting the money criminals are getting!! And them criminals are funding more serious orginised crime



  32. Aaryan786x on September 19, 2022 at 6:59 am

    Dealers out of pocket the queens dealing grams troops



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  34. Sir Kant on September 19, 2022 at 7:01 am

    Known in world history 2000 + years and used in Europe until 100 years ago. America s war on racist β€œmarΔ±huana” brought this dispute to europe



  35. Callum Mullans on September 19, 2022 at 7:01 am

    That’s three times as much as street cost. Obviously it’s medical grade but still that is absurd considering it’s prescription medication. Well done to the consultant and patient making a big step towards personal treatment plans in uk.



  36. MR BLACK on September 19, 2022 at 7:02 am

    2500 for 3 month subscription fuk me that’s shocking, I’ll sell her an oz for 170 and it will last her that long fuk she the government are robing us grow ya own



  37. Aaryan786x on September 19, 2022 at 7:05 am

    A gram a day wtf πŸ€£πŸ€£πŸ€£πŸ€£πŸ€£πŸ€£πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚it’s real



  38. Yemen Red TV on September 19, 2022 at 7:06 am

    SO CRINGE LOL PAYING FOR A SUBSCRIPTION πŸ˜‚ THEY TAKING YOUR FOR A MUG LOVEπŸ‘Ž



  39. viva loco pekaboo on September 19, 2022 at 7:08 am

    Should not be illegal anyway



  40. one legged wonder on September 19, 2022 at 7:12 am

    Needs to be made legal I have cerebral palsy and need this drug to help with pain and muscle spasms so that I can get off opioids as they are more dangerous and addictive than cannabis and know cannabis works for me



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  42. Jamie on September 19, 2022 at 7:14 am

    Cannabis should be legalised. Also regulate similar to how alcohol is regulated.



  43. Costa on September 19, 2022 at 7:14 am

    G.ps know plenty, about the positive benefits, but big pharma bully them to keep using man made poison



  44. Thomas Hudson on September 19, 2022 at 7:15 am

    2500? Please keep the pharmaceutical companies away, please



  45. Bomberman60001 on September 19, 2022 at 7:16 am

    Time to legalise it we don’t live in the dark ages anymore, the benefits far outweigh the negatives and it’s showing in legal countries



  46. Me Him Rc on September 19, 2022 at 7:16 am

    Β£2500 for 4 month, 30 grams a month just over 1 once a month.
    If I get wrong for writing this I’ll flip, but she could get 4 ounces off the streets for about Β£600-700 saving her Β£1800.
    3 years ago this was apparently a revelation, cost of living has sky rocketed in 2022, no one on disability benefits could afford it, let alone someone who can now work.
    Biggest con in the UK pharmaceutical field and a slap in our faces.



  47. Ashley Fellowes on September 19, 2022 at 7:16 am

    Lucky woman



  48. Tony straussano on September 19, 2022 at 7:17 am

    Β£2.5k ? Okay then



  49. # SnoFootball on September 19, 2022 at 7:17 am

    Why are we letting old people dictate what’s good and what’s bad



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