Clinician Summit in Aberdeen: Prescribing Medical Cannabis
May 21, 2026 | IN EVENTS | BY Kate Thorpe
Healthcare professionals in Scotland are invited to attend a free clinical half-day event in Aberdeen focused on the future of clinically led medical cannabis care.
The Clinician Summit: Prescribing Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal Use will take place on 10 June 2026, from 2pm to 6pm, at ONE, Opportunity North-East, Aberdeen. The event is hosted by Waterside and will bring together experienced prescribers, clinicians and healthcare professionals for an afternoon of education, discussion and networking.
The session will explore the current UK medical cannabis landscape, practical prescriber perspectives, patient stories, clinical team opportunities and the development of Waterside’s planned clinic model in Scotland.
Hear from leading medical cannabis prescribers
The event offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from members of the Society’s Executive Committee, including some of the UK’s most experienced clinicians working in cannabis-based medicines.
- Professor Mike Barnes, Chair, will deliver the keynote address. A consultant neurologist and rehabilitation physician, Professor Barnes is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading authorities on medical cannabis. He played a pivotal role in the legalisation of cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK and continues to lead national education, guidance and good practice initiatives for clinicians.
- He will be joined by Dr Jennifer Forbes, GP and addictions medicine specialist, who brings extensive experience across mental health, chronic pain, addictions medicine and medical cannabis prescribing. Dr Forbes is also co-founder of Borders Pain Clinic, supporting improved access to cannabis-based medicines in Scotland.
- Also speaking is Dr Rob Forbes, Consultant Anaesthetist and Chronic Pain Specialist. Dr Forbes has more than 20 years’ experience in pain medicine and has specialised in medicinal cannabis since 2018. He co-founded Borders Pain Clinic and continues to advocate for better clinical understanding, NHS integration and responsible patient access.
- Dr David Tang, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and member of the Society’s Executive Committee, will also contribute. His work bridges acute care, musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries and chronic pain, offering important insight into how medical cannabis may support patients with persistent or complex pain presentations.
A clinical discussion for Scottish healthcare professionals
This event is designed for healthcare professionals who want to understand more about medical cannabis prescribing, shared care, clinical governance and patient pathways.
It is particularly relevant for GMC Specialist Register clinicians, GPs with an interest in shared care, nurses and nurse prescribers, pharmacist prescribers, and healthcare professionals interested in medical cannabis care.
The afternoon will also include a Q&A and networking session, giving attendees the chance to meet experienced prescribers, ask practical questions and learn more about clinical team opportunities.
Register for the event
Places are limited and the event is free to attend. Clinicians and healthcare professionals interested in medical cannabis care are encouraged to register early.
This is a strong opportunity to hear from leading UK prescribers, gain insight into the realities of medical cannabis practice, and take part in an important clinical conversation about the future of cannabis-based medicines in Scotland.