Our focus is always on your quality of life.

🚗 Driving & the Road Traffic Act (RTA 1988)
Patients who are legally prescribed cannabis-based medicines are not automatically subject to prosecution under Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act, which governs driving with controlled substances in the body.

This section of the law explicitly exempts patients taking medication in accordance with a prescription — as long as their ability to drive is not impaired.

✅ You are legally allowed to drive if:
You have been prescribed cannabis-based medicine by a licensed doctor

You are taking it as directed, and

You are not impaired while driving

📌 What you should carry:
Your medicine in original packaging with your name clearly labelled

A copy of your prescription or clinic confirmation letter for clarity in the event of a traffic stop

Police officers may conduct field impairment tests. If you are impaired, you may still be prosecuted under Section 4 of the RTA, which applies to any drug — legal or illegal — that impairs your ability to drive safely.

At Northstar Medical, we strongly advise all patients to avoid driving if you feel drowsy, sedated, or impaired in any way — and to always have your documents (or digital patient card) with you when carrying or using your medication in public.

Because dignity, access, and privacy are your legal rights.

At Northstar Medical, we believe that healthcare must protect not only your body, but your privacy and autonomy. Whether your condition is visible or invisible, your right to medical confidentiality is protected by law — and we uphold that without compromise.

🔒 You Are Not Required to Disclose
Under UK law, no employer, school, landlord, or public service provider can demand that you disclose your health condition or treatment — including cannabis-based medicines. The choice to disclose is entirely yours.

Medical cannabis, when prescribed legally, is a recognised and lawful treatment — and your right to use it is no less valid than any other form of medication.

⚖️ Protected by the Equality Act 2010
If your health condition has a substantial and long-term impact on your daily life, you may be legally recognised as having a disability under the Equality Act. This entitles you to:

-Protection from discrimination

-Fair access to employment, education, housing, healthcare, and public services
Reasonable adjustments in the workplace or other settings to support your health needs

-🚫 Discrimination is a Serious Offence
Under the Equality Act, discrimination — direct or indirect — against someone due to a disability is a civil offence. In some cases, it may lead to:

-Legal proceedings in employment tribunals or civil courts

-Compensation orders, fines, or enforcement notices

-Serious reputational and operational consequences for organisations or individuals responsible

-You do not need to prove your condition to anyone other than your healthcare provider. If you experience discrimination, you have the right to take legal action — and Northstar medical is here to support you.

🤝 How Northstar Supports You
We maintain strict medical confidentiality at all times

We will never share your details without your consent

We can provide support letters, treatment confirmations, or access documentation — only when and if you choose to share it

We treat every patient with compassion, dignity, and zero judgment

Need guidance or documentation to support your rights?

Contact us !

📩  Compliance@northstar-medical.co.uk
 

we’re here to help, advocate, and protect your path to legal, ethical care.

GDPR & Your Right to Confidentiality

Northstar Medical operates under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, which make it a criminal offence for anyone — including employers, police, landlords, or government bodies — to unlawfully request, access, or share your medical information.

Your medical cannabis prescription is private medical data. You are not required to disclose it, and no one has the right to demand it without your explicit consent or a lawful basis (e.g. warrant or safeguarding emergency).

❌ Unlawful Requests May Be Penalised With:
Fines of up to £17.5 million or 4% of an organisation’s global turnover

Criminal liability for individuals misusing or mishandling health data

Enforcement actions from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Civil claims from affected patients

✅ At Northstar medical, We implement:
End-to-end encryption of your data

No data sharing without explicit consent

Full access logs and GDPR-compliant systems

Zero tolerance for third-party interference

If anyone attempts to violate your privacy, contact us immediately.

We’ll help you understand your rights — and enforce them if necessary.

📩 Compliance@northstar-medical.co.uk

At Northstar, you have the absolute right to understand your treatment. That means:

Clear explanations of your medication, its effects, and alternatives

The freedom to pause, stop, or adjust treatment at any time

Full control over who can access your medical records — including employers, insurers, housing, or educational bodies

No one can demand to know your diagnosis or prescription status without your explicit consent or lawful cause

We uphold strict clinical transparency, but also strict confidentiality. Your health is your business — and only yours.

🛡️ Right to Protection From Discrimination
Choosing medical cannabis — legally and with clinical oversight — must never result in prejudice. You are protected under UK equality and privacy laws.

Employers cannot penalise you for using a legal prescription if it does not impair your ability to work

Your condition and treatment may qualify you for reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010

If your rights are violated, you can file a complaint, pursue legal action, or request support — and we’ll stand beside you if needed

We are here to support your right to ethical, lawful treatment — without fear of discrimination, backlash, or stigma.

Choosing medical cannabis — legally and with clinical oversight — must never result in prejudice. You are protected under UK equality and privacy laws.

-Employers cannot penalise you for using a legal prescription if it does not impair your ability to work

-Your condition and treatment may qualify you for reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010

-If your rights are violated, you can file a complaint, pursue legal action, or request support — and we’ll stand beside you if needed

We are here to support your right to ethical, lawful treatment — without fear of discrimination, backlash, or stigma.

Proof of Prescription. Power in Your Pocket.

we are revolutionising patient care and treatment !

Every Northstar medical patient receives access to a secure digital Medical ID card via the app. This ID card is your official proof of legal prescription and can be verified secureley by authorities, pharmacists, or travel officials if needed, without disclosing any private information.

Whether you're stopped while driving, questioned during travel, or need to verify your medication — your ID is ready in seconds.

-->🔐 What It Includes:
Your name and patient reference

-->Prescription confirmation details

-->Clinic signature and verification seal

-->Optional printable version (on request)

-->📱 Access Anytime via the App:
Secure login only – no one can see your data without your consent

-->Stored offline/exported to mobile card wallet app,  for travel or emergencies

-->Automatically updates with new prescriptions

Supports QR code validation if needed by law enforcement or border agents

📌 Why It Matters:
Protects your rights under the Road Traffic Act, GDPR, and Equality Act 2010

Avoids misunderstandings or illegal demands

Helps ensure your treatment is respected, not questioned