When your body is tired, but your mind won’t stop
You’re exhausted.
But as soon as you lie down, your mind starts racing.
Thoughts loop. Your body feels tense. Sleep feels just out of reach.
You check the time. Try to switch off. Try again.
And before you know it, it’s the middle of the night, and you’re still awake.
If this keeps happening, you’ll know how much it starts to affect everything else, your energy, your mood, your ability to get through the day.
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When standard approaches haven’t been enough
Many people dealing with night-time anxiety have already tried different approaches.
- Sleep routines and screen reduction
- Relaxation or breathing techniques
- Over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids
Sometimes they help. Sometimes they don’t go far enough.
And often, the same pattern returns night after night.
This is when people begin looking for other ways to manage symptoms more consistently.
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Where medical cannabis may be discussed
Medical cannabis is a prescription-only treatment in the UK and may be considered by specialist clinicians in certain cases.
It is not used to treat anxiety disorders directly.
However, it may be discussed as part of a broader approach to managing symptoms such as:
- Difficulty switching off at night
- Racing thoughts or overthinking
- Sleep disruption linked to anxiety
- Ongoing tension or restlessness in the evening
Suitability is always assessed individually based on your medical history and previous treatments.
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Access through Holistic Health Hub
Through Holden’s Chemist and Sherwood Avenue Pharmacy, patients can access this pathway via the Holistic Health Hub service.
Holistic Health Hub manages the initial eligibility check and referral process.
If appropriate, you may be referred to a specialist clinic such as Curaleaf, where all consultations and prescribing decisions are carried out by qualified clinicians.
Any treatment plan is tailored to your needs, with ongoing monitoring and support.
Patients in Doncaster, Newark, and the Harworth / Worksop area can access this clinician-led pathway locally through Holden’s Chemist and Sherwood Avenue Pharmacy via the Holistic Health Hub service.
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Related sleep and anxiety pages
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What people are often trying to get back
Most people aren’t looking for something new for the sake of it.
They’re trying to get their nights back.
- Falling asleep without hours of overthinking
- A quieter mind at night
- Less tension in the body before sleep
- Waking up feeling more rested
For some patients, exploring a different clinical pathway may be worth considering.
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How the process works
- Complete a short eligibility check through Holistic Health Hub
- Your information is reviewed by pharmacy professionals
- If appropriate, you are referred to a specialist clinic
- A specialist doctor assesses your suitability
- Treatment options are discussed based on clinical judgement
No treatment is provided without appropriate clinical assessment.
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Before you go further
If nights have become the hardest part of your day, it can start to feel like you never fully switch off.
The next step isn’t committing to treatment.
It’s simply finding out whether this may be an appropriate option for you.
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Check your eligibility
If you would like to explore whether this pathway may be appropriate as part of a wider clinical approach, you can complete a short eligibility check.
Holden’s Chemist Scawsby (Doncaster)
Begin your eligibility check through our Scawsby service, combining structured clinical assessment with accessible local support.
Check eligibility now, Scawsby (2 mins)
Sherwood Avenue Pharmacy (Newark)
Start your assessment through our Newark location, with clinician-led review and local pharmacy support.
Check eligibility now, Newark (2 mins)
Holden’s Chemist Bentley (Doncaster)
Begin your eligibility check through our Doncaster service, combining structured clinical assessment with accessible local support.
Check eligibility now, Doncaster (2 mins)
Important: Medical cannabis is a prescription-only treatment. It is only considered following clinical assessment and may not be suitable for every patient.