Professor Mike Barnes Chair: Neurologist and Rehabilitation Physician

As the first UK doctor to successfully negotiate a prescription for medical cannabis from the government (in the case of Alfie Dingley), Professor Barnes is recognised as a powerful and influential voice in medical cannabis policy in Europe. Prof Barnes is the Founder and President of the Cannabis Industry Council and Director of Maple Tree Consultants.
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Dr Rowan Thompson MBChB Foundation Doctor

Dr Thompson is a Foundation Doctor with a background in hydroponic nutrients and medical cannabis cultivation. He is an advocate for medical cannabis and endocannabinoid system education at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Dr Sunil Arora Consultant in Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine

Dr Sunil Arora is a Consultant in Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine with extensive experience in managing acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain. Dr Arora is committed to exploring every treatment option for his patients.

Omar Ahmad Pharmacist

Dr Leon Barron General Practitioner

Dr Barron is dedicated to improving people’s quality of life through access to medical cannabis. As a GP, Dr Barron works to highlight the benefits of opening up prescribing options to encompass primary care clinicians.

Dr Holly Bartley GP Partner

Dr Holly Bartley is a GP Partner and former Army Officer with a background in supporting veterans. After serving in the military, she assisted servicemen and women facing physical and mental injuries, working for a military charity. Dr Bartley is passionate about promoting awareness and improving access to medical cannabis for veterans, using her military experience and medical expertise to advocate for better care and support for those affected by service-related health challenges.

Stefan Broselid PHD Scientific Lead

Stefan Broselid, with a Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmacology, has significant expertise in preclinical drug development focused on G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs). Stefan has worked as a Medical Advisor and Editor In Chief for an online medical cannabis journal.

Dr Dani Gordon Integrative Medicine & Cannabis Medicine Consultant

Dr Gordon is a world-leading expert in CBD, cannabis medicine, brain wellness & stress resilience. She is an educator and consultant for clinical research in cannabinoid medicine working with global researchers.

Dr Jennifer Forbes GP and Addictions Medicine

Dr Jennifer Forbes has extensive experience in mental health, chronic pain, and medicinal cannabis. A graduate of Dundee University with a degree in Medical Psychology, she began her career in Anaesthetics before transitioning to General Practice. She has worked in Mental Health in Australia and spent 17 years with a Community Addictions Service, serving as Clinical Lead. Dr. Forbes contributed to SIGN chronic pain guidance and Scottish Government MAT standards. Now an Associate Medical Director and medicinal cannabis prescriber, she co-founded Borders Pain Clinic to enhance cannabis access in Scotland and promote NHS integration.

Dr Rob Forbes Consultant Anaesthetist

Dr Rob Forbes is a consultant anaesthetist and Chronic Pain Specialist with over 20 years of experience. Based in Melrose, Scotland, he is a founding fellow of the RCoA Faculty of Pain Medicine. After graduating from Dundee University, he trained in anaesthesia, including a fellowship in vascular anaesthesia at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and a year at Royal Melbourne Hospital. He has led local chronic pain services, developed primary care guidance, and managed complex pain syndromes. Since 2018, he has specialised in medicinal cannabis, co-founding Borders Pain Clinic and advocating for NHS access while educating professionals and supporting patient care initiatives.

Sophie Hayes Registered Nurse

Sophie has extensive experience in medical cannabis. She has worked within patient advocacy, prescribing clinics and clinical trials in cannabis and is one of the UKs leading medical cannabis nurse consultants having co-founded the recently launched Nurture Nursing consultancy.

Dr Richard Hazlett GP

Dr Richard Hazlett is a GP with over 14 years of experience in modern and alternative healthcare, holding degrees in Medicine, Herbal Medicine, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice. His diverse career spans hospital and general practice, with expertise in evidence-based holistic health, chronic disease, and lifestyle management. Dr. Hazlett has worked in neurodevelopmental clinics, assessing patients with ASD and ADHD, and has a special interest in cannabinoid-based medicines. Passionate about improving health outcomes, he collaborates with partners and stakeholders to deliver integrated, high-quality care across NHS and private healthcare settings.

Dr Elizabeth Iveson Neuro Rehab & Internal Medicine Consultant

A leading medical cannabis clinician specialising in complex care, Dr Iveson prescribes medical cannabis to patients across the North and North East and in London. A pioneer in medical cannabis treatment, Dr Iveson prescribes cannabis-based medicines to patients across the North, North East, and London. She is a founding member of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and has been actively involved in educating healthcare professionals about medical cannabis.

Dr Evan Lewis Pediatric Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist

Dr Lewis is a Pediatric Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist with expertise in epilepsy. He is the founder & director of the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT). He is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto.

Christelle Kelley Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Christelle Kelley is a prescribing Advanced Nurse Practitioner with a degree in Adult Nursing and a master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice. Her diverse background spans acute cardiology, high dependency care, and primary care, where she specialises in multimorbidity and long-term conditions. A fellow in Population Health Management, Christelle develops strategies for managing chronic illnesses. She was among the first nurse practitioners in the UK to prescribe medical cannabis and has overseen care for hundreds of patients. Passionate about advancing integrity and governance in medical cannabis, Christelle is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of care for all her patients.

Zul Mamon Pharmacist

Zul is a pharmacist with over 40 years of experience in the pharmacy industry, including eight years in medicine distribution. He has specialised in cannabis medicines and currently holds two key positions; Managing Director at Pharma Experts and Chief Canna Officer at Canna Growth Hub. As a member of the Executive Committee for the Society, Zul is committed to supporting pharmacist members by providing guidance through the complexities of unlicensed cannabis-based medications and healthcare services.

Hina Sawa Prescribing Pharmacist

Hina Sawa is a clinical prescribing pharmacist specialising in medicinal cannabis with extensive experience in hospital pharmacy and primary care clinical governance. Passionate about evidence-based medicine, she has developed robust clinical guidelines to ensure the safe and effective use of cannabis-based medicines. Hina’s career transition into the medicinal cannabis sector reflects her commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing clinical practice. With a strong foundation in governance, she champions innovation in CBPM, educates healthcare professionals, and advocates for greater understanding of cannabis-based therapies, contributing to research and patient-centred care across the evolving healthcare landscape.

Dr Luisa Searle Consultant Psychiatrist MBChB FRCPsych MBA PGDL PGDC

Dr. Luisa Searle is a psychiatrist with over 15 years of experience, specialising in General Adult Psychiatry, Substance Misuse, and Multiple Psychiatric Diagnoses. A member of the Royal College of Psychiatry, she is a leading advocate for holistic mental health care, integrating conventional treatments with innovative approaches, including medical cannabis. Dr. Searle’s achievements include improving the CQC rating at Lyphe Clinic, establishing the Jorja Emerson Centre as a key player in medical cannabis, and leading substance misuse services in Westminster and Camden. She is dedicated to empowering patients with personalised, comprehensive care for improved mental health.

Dr Niraj Singh Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Singh has extensive experience in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders as well as neurodevelopmental conditions including ADHD and Autism. Using a holistic approach, he has a strong interest in alternative treatments. He is keen for his patients to have access where appropriate to medical cannabis, which can be expertly monitored.

Dr David Tang Consultant in Emergency Medicine

Hannah Deacon Executive Director

A dedicated patient advocate, Hannah fights to overcome barriers to medical cannabis in the UK, supporting better education to ensure patients right across the country get the access they need and the help they deserve. Hannah is Director of Maple Tree Consultants and Chair of the Medcan Family Foundation.

Hannah very sadly passed away in May 2025.