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Lucy MacKinnon

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Lucy is a UK-based journalist and content writer within the medical cannabis sector. Passionate about removing the stigma that surrounds cannabis-based treatments, and improving patient outcomes, Lucy is dedicated to creating high quality content that educates, informs, and raises awareness of medical cannabis in the UK.

In 2018, Lucy MacKinnon received a 2:1 from De Montfort University for her Joint Honours Degree in Journalism and Media and Communications. She started her career as a Junior …

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Real patient voices: Managing medical cannabis and work

Real patient voices: Managing medical cannabis and work

Can medical cannabis affect your work? Hear from real UK patients managing pain, stigma, and success using pr…

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When patients turn to medical cannabis: Insights from Releaf's data

When patients turn to medical cannabis: Insights from Releaf's data

Discover when and why patients sign up, book consultations, and order prescriptions with Releaf, revealing ke…

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Real Patient Voices: Never Give Up

Real Patient Voices: Never Give Up

Discover real stories of resilience as patients share how medical cannabis supports PTSD, anxiety, depression…

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Think our grass could be greener? Here's how to switch to Releaf

Think our grass could be greener? Here's how to switch to Releaf

Switch cannabis clinics to Releaf. Enjoy a seamless transition, UK-grown medical cannabis, and personalised c…

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How Releaf keep patient data safe

How Releaf keep patient data safe

Releaf safeguards patient data with a bespoke dashboard, compliance oversight, ISO certifications, and secure…

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Travel Tuesday: Planes, trains, and ferries - travelling across the UK with medical cannabis

Travel Tuesday: Planes, trains, and ferries - travelling across the UK with medical cannabis

Your guide to travelling across the UK with medical cannabis by bus, train, ferry, or plane. Practical tips f…

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Klarna Now Available for Releaf Patients

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By Lucy MacKinnon
| releaf.co.uk
If you’ve already signed up to Releaf, you’ll know our mission has always been the same: to put patients first. At Releaf you have autonomy over your treatment plan, you can choose your product formulation, design your own dosing routine, and book in for consultations at a time that actually suits you. These initiatives, and so many more, prove that at our core we’re patient centred. And we’re not stopping there.
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Travelling to Spain with Medical Cannabis

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By Lucy MacKinnon
| releaf.co.uk
Disclaimer: This blog is for general information purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. Regulations around medical cannabis vary by country, and airline policies can differ too. Always check the latest guidance with the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS), your airline, and your prescribing clinic before you travel.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first full-time journalism role was working for Orange Fox Media, mainly writing for Vapouround magazine, and The Cannavist

How is social media changing news?

Social media has altered the way people access, digest, and share news, as well as the way news is targeted to the consumer.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

My favourite SEO tools are Ahrefs and Google Analytics. I use linear
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