High Stakes – Navigating medicinal cannabis and workplace safety free webinar

Did you know that medicinal cannabis prescriptions are soaring in the UK? There were over 17,000 active prescriptions in 2023 and the market is projected to grow to £1 billion by 2026.

These shifts present critical challenges for workplaces, especially in safety-sensitive industries. Meanwhile, 1 in 4 UK workers report feeling unclear about their employer’s drug and alcohol policies.

Join us on 5th November for our free webinar, High stakes – Navigating medicinal cannabis and workplace safety. This expert-led session will help you make sense of the legal, practical and cultural considerations of medicinal cannabis in the workplace.

The webinar will explore:

  • The legalities around medicinal cannabis in the UK and the potential implications for workplace policies​​​​​​
  • How to adapt drug policies for medicinal cannabis, including guidance on handling positive THC results and fitness for work
  • How to address top employee concerns, such as privacy, stigma, safety, job security, and understanding workplace policies
  • Tips for open, supportive conversations about medicinal cannabis use and creating a safe workplace environment
  • What employers need to know about CBD as a non-psychoactive alternative, its legal status, and the implications for workplace policies and testing
  • The benefits of a random testing programme

Don’t miss this free webinar, perfect for HR professionals, managers, and anyone tackling workplace policy challenges.

Click here to register.

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