Lindsey Metcalf McGrath
@lmetcalfmcgrath.bsky.social
Criminologist/ Sociologist @LJMU. Current work on medical cannabis and UK drugs policy. Amateur genealogist and vegan cake specialist (she/her)
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Training the police on legalized medical cannabis: lessons in building public trust, reducing harm, and avoiding reputational damage
Abstract. Worldwide, cannabis-based products for medical use are legally available in over sixty countries, reflecting major advances in clinical research
doi.org
📢 New publication 📢
My new paper with Helen Beckett Wilson explores police training needs around prescription cannabis. Police have come under scrutiny for their handling of cannabis patients and lack of awareness of the post-2018 regulations. #drugpolicy #cannabis #police
doi.org/10.1093/poli...
My new paper with Helen Beckett Wilson explores police training needs around prescription cannabis. Police have come under scrutiny for their handling of cannabis patients and lack of awareness of the post-2018 regulations. #drugpolicy #cannabis #police
doi.org/10.1093/poli...
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CCSE members @lmetcalfmcgrath.bsky.social & Helen Beckett Wilson's recently published article highlights the work still needed to provide training for police regarding the regulation of medical cannabis.
Read the open access article here: academic.oup.com/policing/art...
Read the open access article here: academic.oup.com/policing/art...
Training the police on legalized medical cannabis: lessons in building public trust, reducing harm, and avoiding reputational damage
Abstract. Worldwide, cannabis-based products for medical use are legally available in over sixty countries, reflecting major advances in clinical research
academic.oup.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
CCSE members @lmetcalfmcgrath.bsky.social & Helen Beckett Wilson's recently published article highlights the work still needed to provide training for police regarding the regulation of medical cannabis.
Read the open access article here: academic.oup.com/policing/art...
Read the open access article here: academic.oup.com/policing/art...
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On 26/11/25, we are co-hosting a screening & discussion of "The UK is Not Innocent", film tracing @inquest-org.bsky.social evolution from a grassroots collective of families to an established charity, exposing forty years of state violence & resistance. Book here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/ccse-film-...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
On 26/11/25, we are co-hosting a screening & discussion of "The UK is Not Innocent", film tracing @inquest-org.bsky.social evolution from a grassroots collective of families to an established charity, exposing forty years of state violence & resistance. Book here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/ccse-film-...
www.eventbrite.com/e/ccse-film-...
📢 New publication 📢
My new paper with Helen Beckett Wilson explores police training needs around prescription cannabis. Police have come under scrutiny for their handling of cannabis patients and lack of awareness of the post-2018 regulations. #drugpolicy #cannabis #police
doi.org/10.1093/poli...
My new paper with Helen Beckett Wilson explores police training needs around prescription cannabis. Police have come under scrutiny for their handling of cannabis patients and lack of awareness of the post-2018 regulations. #drugpolicy #cannabis #police
doi.org/10.1093/poli...
Training the police on legalized medical cannabis: lessons in building public trust, reducing harm, and avoiding reputational damage
Abstract. Worldwide, cannabis-based products for medical use are legally available in over sixty countries, reflecting major advances in clinical research
doi.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
📢 New publication 📢
My new paper with Helen Beckett Wilson explores police training needs around prescription cannabis. Police have come under scrutiny for their handling of cannabis patients and lack of awareness of the post-2018 regulations. #drugpolicy #cannabis #police
doi.org/10.1093/poli...
My new paper with Helen Beckett Wilson explores police training needs around prescription cannabis. Police have come under scrutiny for their handling of cannabis patients and lack of awareness of the post-2018 regulations. #drugpolicy #cannabis #police
doi.org/10.1093/poli...
Reposted by Lindsey Metcalf McGrath
Call for evidence issued today by ACMD for their review of medical cannabis regulations in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c... #cannabis #medicalcannabis #drugpolicy
Cannabis-based products for medicinal use
Call for evidence to support ACMD's review of changes to legislation on the use of cannabis-based products for medicinal purposes (CBPMs).
www.gov.uk
September 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Call for evidence issued today by ACMD for their review of medical cannabis regulations in the UK: www.gov.uk/government/c... #cannabis #medicalcannabis #drugpolicy
I’ve had a brilliant day at the British Science Festival #BSF25. Thanks so much for inviting us to share our @medcanproject.bsky.social research!
Wow! Our event sold out! What a pleasure to talk medical cannabis and share patient experiences at the British Science Festival today. #BSF25 #medicalcannabis #medcan #socialscience #patients @britsciassoc.bsky.social @ljmuresearch.bsky.social @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I’ve had a brilliant day at the British Science Festival #BSF25. Thanks so much for inviting us to share our @medcanproject.bsky.social research!
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Dr Sandra Fawcett, lecturer in skin physiology, spoke yesterday on BBC radio #Stoke about #skin #cancer and the ABCDE approach to keeping track of your moles. Her part starts right after David Bowie www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Stuart George - Susan Hanks sits in (21/08/2025) - BBC Sounds
News, information and advice with Susan, plus 'What's the Year?' from 1pm.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Dr Sandra Fawcett, lecturer in skin physiology, spoke yesterday on BBC radio #Stoke about #skin #cancer and the ABCDE approach to keeping track of your moles. Her part starts right after David Bowie www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Get your free tickets for the British Science Festival In Liverpool!
The whole programme looks absolutely amazing!! I’ll be there sharing my research on the experiences of cannabis patients too! #BSF25
The whole programme looks absolutely amazing!! I’ll be there sharing my research on the experiences of cannabis patients too! #BSF25
We'll be at the British Science Festival in Liverpool 10th September, sharing stories of medical cannabis patients. Book now - tickets are free! britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... #BSF25 #MedicalCannabis #MedCan #cannabis #patients
August 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Get your free tickets for the British Science Festival In Liverpool!
The whole programme looks absolutely amazing!! I’ll be there sharing my research on the experiences of cannabis patients too! #BSF25
The whole programme looks absolutely amazing!! I’ll be there sharing my research on the experiences of cannabis patients too! #BSF25
Thanks so much to @lisa-white.bsky.social @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social for organising a fab writing retreat and creating space for bid-writing, publishing and supportive conversations. Good start to the week! #AcWri
June 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Thanks so much to @lisa-white.bsky.social @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social for organising a fab writing retreat and creating space for bid-writing, publishing and supportive conversations. Good start to the week! #AcWri
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Really enjoyed the poster session at @issdp conference today.
Great papers too & many fascinating conversations on cannabis policy with delegates from New Zealand, Canada, Uruguay, Germany and more… #ISSDP25
Great papers too & many fascinating conversations on cannabis policy with delegates from New Zealand, Canada, Uruguay, Germany and more… #ISSDP25
June 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Really enjoyed the poster session at @issdp conference today.
Great papers too & many fascinating conversations on cannabis policy with delegates from New Zealand, Canada, Uruguay, Germany and more… #ISSDP25
Great papers too & many fascinating conversations on cannabis policy with delegates from New Zealand, Canada, Uruguay, Germany and more… #ISSDP25
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8 years. 8 f**king years and still nothing. #grenfell💚 #grenfelltowerfire
June 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
8 years. 8 f**king years and still nothing. #grenfell💚 #grenfelltowerfire
Fabulous cross stitch exhibition by Dr Lisa Williams @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social conference. I love this! #ISSDP25
June 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Fabulous cross stitch exhibition by Dr Lisa Williams @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social conference. I love this! #ISSDP25
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🧬🧒 Poverty leaves a mark – even in children’s cells
A new study finds kids from poorer families show signs of faster biological ageing, linked to stress and shorter telomeres – even before age 11.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
#SciComm #ChildHealth #Inequality 🧪
A new study finds kids from poorer families show signs of faster biological ageing, linked to stress and shorter telomeres – even before age 11.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
#SciComm #ChildHealth #Inequality 🧪
Poorer children more likely to age faster than affluent counterparts, study finds
Biological disadvantages may be shaped in first decade of a child’s life depending on family affluence
www.theguardian.com
June 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM
🧬🧒 Poverty leaves a mark – even in children’s cells
A new study finds kids from poorer families show signs of faster biological ageing, linked to stress and shorter telomeres – even before age 11.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
#SciComm #ChildHealth #Inequality 🧪
A new study finds kids from poorer families show signs of faster biological ageing, linked to stress and shorter telomeres – even before age 11.
🔗 www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
#SciComm #ChildHealth #Inequality 🧪
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Historian here, holder of multiple degrees, previous holder of RA posts, co-author of book, journal articles, numerous essays and book reviews - attributes and skills seemingly unwanted by most employers. Seeks freelance work, writing, editing, researching, etc, in pursuit of paying bills.
May 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Historian here, holder of multiple degrees, previous holder of RA posts, co-author of book, journal articles, numerous essays and book reviews - attributes and skills seemingly unwanted by most employers. Seeks freelance work, writing, editing, researching, etc, in pursuit of paying bills.
Home from amazing USA visit to bring together these two long lost sisters! All started with a DNA test kit we gifted my mother-in-law one Christmas. Now her extended USA family gathered from six states to greet us. Unforgettable experience! #genealogy #DNA
May 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Home from amazing USA visit to bring together these two long lost sisters! All started with a DNA test kit we gifted my mother-in-law one Christmas. Now her extended USA family gathered from six states to greet us. Unforgettable experience! #genealogy #DNA
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Advance article (open access): Stigmatised and stressed: UK cannabis patients living in the context of prohibition by Lindsey Metcalf McGrath and Helen Beckett Wilson
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April 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Advance article (open access): Stigmatised and stressed: UK cannabis patients living in the context of prohibition by Lindsey Metcalf McGrath and Helen Beckett Wilson
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....
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88% of low-income households who receive disability benefits were going without the essentials in the 6 months to Oct 📢
59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials. 53% were in arrears.
Our COL tracker: www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials. 53% were in arrears.
Our COL tracker: www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
88% of low-income households who receive disability benefits were going without the essentials in the 6 months to Oct 📢
59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials. 53% were in arrears.
Our COL tracker: www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials. 53% were in arrears.
Our COL tracker: www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi...
Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social
Started the week right with a Monday morning Shut Up and Write with my @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social Writer’s Group. Coffee and friendly faces resulted in two productive hours #acwri #suaw
March 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Started the week right with a Monday morning Shut Up and Write with my @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social Writer’s Group. Coffee and friendly faces resulted in two productive hours #acwri #suaw
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🚨Call for papers on voluntary action history. 🚨
The Voluntary Action History Society 8th holds its 8th International Conference at the University of Liverpool, 2-4 July 2025.
Abstract deadline 15 March 2025. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
The Voluntary Action History Society 8th holds its 8th International Conference at the University of Liverpool, 2-4 July 2025.
Abstract deadline 15 March 2025. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Conferences
CALL FOR PAPERS Voluntary Action History Society’s 8TH International Conference: ‘New Ways of Doing Voluntary Action History? University of Liverpool, UK, 2-4 July 2025 The Voluntary Action History…
www.vahs.org.uk
February 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🚨Call for papers on voluntary action history. 🚨
The Voluntary Action History Society 8th holds its 8th International Conference at the University of Liverpool, 2-4 July 2025.
Abstract deadline 15 March 2025. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
The Voluntary Action History Society 8th holds its 8th International Conference at the University of Liverpool, 2-4 July 2025.
Abstract deadline 15 March 2025. ⬇️⬇️⬇️
www.vahs.org.uk/events/confe...
Big ‘Blue Sky’ welcome to @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social the Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion (CCSE) - my research centre at LJMU
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February 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Big ‘Blue Sky’ welcome to @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social the Centre for the Study of Crime, Criminalisation & Social Exclusion (CCSE) - my research centre at LJMU
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🎨🌄 Today’s haiku:
golden streaks of light
roll through patchwork fields,
tracing ancient paths anew
Inspired by The Icknield Way (1912) by Spencer Gore
#Haiku #Poetry #BlueSkyPoets
golden streaks of light
roll through patchwork fields,
tracing ancient paths anew
Inspired by The Icknield Way (1912) by Spencer Gore
#Haiku #Poetry #BlueSkyPoets
January 18, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🎨🌄 Today’s haiku:
golden streaks of light
roll through patchwork fields,
tracing ancient paths anew
Inspired by The Icknield Way (1912) by Spencer Gore
#Haiku #Poetry #BlueSkyPoets
golden streaks of light
roll through patchwork fields,
tracing ancient paths anew
Inspired by The Icknield Way (1912) by Spencer Gore
#Haiku #Poetry #BlueSkyPoets
Reposted by Lindsey Metcalf McGrath
The journal Critical Social Policy is seeking new members to join its Editorial Collective.
Closing date is 18th January 2025 - see full details at the link below ⬇️
www.criticalsocialpolicy.com/post/csp-is-...
Closing date is 18th January 2025 - see full details at the link below ⬇️
www.criticalsocialpolicy.com/post/csp-is-...
Join us! CSP is looking for new members to join the Editorial Collective
CSP operates as an Editorial Collective and we are looking for new members who share our values
www.criticalsocialpolicy.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:50 PM
The journal Critical Social Policy is seeking new members to join its Editorial Collective.
Closing date is 18th January 2025 - see full details at the link below ⬇️
www.criticalsocialpolicy.com/post/csp-is-...
Closing date is 18th January 2025 - see full details at the link below ⬇️
www.criticalsocialpolicy.com/post/csp-is-...
Super excited about this Creative Writing & Social Research event next week www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
Training course: Innovation Forum: Creative Writing & Social Research Workshop - Online
Join us for the follow-up session of the Innovation Forum on Creative Writing and Social Research titled Whose Words Are They Anyway? This will be an online workshop taking place Tue 21 January
www.ncrm.ac.uk
January 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Super excited about this Creative Writing & Social Research event next week www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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Call for abstracts for #issdp2025 has been extended to 31st January (you've still got time to submit your excellent drug policy research!) pretalx.com/internationa...
International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) 2025
Schedule, talks and talk submissions for International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) 2025
pretalx.com
January 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Call for abstracts for #issdp2025 has been extended to 31st January (you've still got time to submit your excellent drug policy research!) pretalx.com/internationa...
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Really honoured to be part of the organising committee for this year’s Int Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) in Manchester. Hosted by Manchester Met (who madly made me a visiting professor ☺️). Call for abstracts opened www.issdp.org
ISSDP
The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy
www.issdp.org
December 11, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Really honoured to be part of the organising committee for this year’s Int Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) in Manchester. Hosted by Manchester Met (who madly made me a visiting professor ☺️). Call for abstracts opened www.issdp.org