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‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21
Billy Caldwell’s mother celebrated his 21st birthday while urging improved access to prescription cannabis for families dealing with severe epilepsy.
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Billy Caldwell’s mother celebrated his 21st birthday while urging improved access to prescription cannabis for families dealing with severe epilepsy. Billy, whose early life was marked by life‑threatening seizures, became a figure in the campaign that led to the legalization of cannabis‑based medicine in the UK. His story is being highlighted to illustrate the impact of the new treatment options for patients with refractory epilepsy. The family continues to advocate for broader availability of the medication for those who need it.
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