Pippa the elephant, host of the patients' hub

For patients

Plain-English health help in one place. Free, no login, no ads for miracle cures. Written by a GP, for real people.

Big topics

Everything on one topic, start to finish.

PainHow long-term pain works, what turns it up and down, treatments that help and a flare plan. FatigueWhy you might be tired all the time, the tests worth doing and what actually helps. ADHD and autismJust diagnosed as an adult? The first 30 days, medication, sensory tools, work and burnout. GLP-1 medicinesOzempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro: how they work, side effects, costs and stopping. TiredwiseStep-by-step maps for unexplained symptoms like tiredness, dizziness and aches.

Look it up

Conditions A–ZPlain-English fact sheets you can read in two minutes and print in one. Medicines A–ZWhat each medicine does, common side effects and what to watch for. Blood tests explainedWhat your results mean, and why “a bit high” is often fine. ComparisonsFace-offs like cold vs flu and ibuprofen vs paracetamol.

Do something about it

Exercise handoutsPrintable rehab and stretching plans with pictures. Specialists / Allied HealthNewcastle + HunterWho does what, telehealth, bulk billing and wait times as stated.

Keep up

Weekly DoseThe week in health: news, research, oddities and one useful thing. Health CalendarWorld health days and awareness weeks coming up. Research hubNew studies in plain English, and trials you can join.

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Updated 14 November 2026.