Jay-Paul Jones | Haze Labs There comes a point in any emerging industry where attention stops mattering as much as connection. That’s where we are now. At Haze Labs, and personally for me, Jay-Paul Jones, the focus has shifted away from noise and towards people — specifically the people who were there before it was accepted. The ones who built quietly, pushed boundaries carefully, and kept going when there was little recognition for the work they were doing. Here in the UK, b

Over the past few years, a quiet shift has been taking place across the UK. Away from headlines and hype, a new kind of community-led space has begun to emerge — one focused on education, harm reduction, patient dignity, and genuine human connection. At the centre of this shift is a growing network of clubs, lounges, and safe spaces that don’t operate like traditional retail environments. Instead, they exist to support people navigating access, stigma, and wellbeing. One of t

Jay-Paul Jones has become a recognised name in the UK’s emerging cannabis reform space — not for selling products, but for reshaping what legal, responsible cannabis culture can look like under UK law. In August 2023, Jay-Paul launched Haze Labs in Wales, one of the UK’s first legally compliant cannabis lounges/clubs built around education, harm reduction, patient advocacy, and community — not retail. At a time when much of the conversation around cannabis in the UK remains m

Medical cannabis has been legal for prescription in the UK since November 2018, when the government rescheduled cannabis-based products for medicinal use under specialist oversight. Yet, access remains limited — and many patients are still unsure whether they qualify. Here’s a clear, evidence-based overview of who may be eligible and how the process works, both through the NHS and private clinics. ✅ General Eligibility for Medical Cannabis in the UK You may be eligible for a