Cannabis: Medical Treatments
Lords · Question HL248 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Bassam of Brighton
To ask His Majesty's Government who are the members of the Refractory Epilepsy Specialist Clinical Advisory Service; and whether they have expertise in relation to the prescription of cannabis-based products for medicinal use.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 4 Jun 2026
The Refractory Epilepsy Specialised Clinical Advisory Service (RESCAS) is a United Kingdom-wide panel of specialist clinicians who provide a clinical advisory service hosted by Great Ormond Street Hospital. The core membership of the RESCAS service is mad...