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PatientPal turns confusing NHS letters into plain English. Understand your care, never miss an appointment, and know exactly what to ask your doctor.

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135M
Outpatient appointments yearly
NHS Digital 2023-24
43%
Adults can't understand health info
NHS Health Literacy
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Lost to missed appointments
NHS FOI Data 2024
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Outpatient Appointment

Royal Free Hospital NHS Trust

You have a follow-up appointment booked to discuss your recent blood test results with your consultant.

Your appointment is on Tuesday 4th February at 2:30pm

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NHS letters weren't designed for patients

Medical correspondence is written for clinicians, not the people receiving care.

Confusing Jargon

Dense medical language and acronyms that most people can't understand

Missed Actions

Important dates, prep instructions, and deadlines buried in text

Anxiety & Stress

Scary-sounding terms that cause unnecessary worry and confusion

Health Inequality

Non-native speakers, elderly, and low-literacy patients affected most

From confusion to clarity

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AI Processes

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Plain-English Summaries

Medical jargon translated into simple language anyone can understand, with complex terms explained in context.

Key Dates & Actions

Appointments, deadlines, and preparation requirements extracted and highlighted so you never miss what matters.

Questions to Ask

Personalised questions based on your letter to help you have better conversations with your care team.

Multi-Language Support

Get bilingual summaries in Urdu, Polish, Arabic, and more. Your letter, your language.

Anxiety Reduction

Clear explanations of what terms mean and don't mean, with appropriate safety guidance when needed.

Safe Sharing

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Healthcare clarity for everyone

  • People who find medical letters confusing

    Low health literacy affects 43% of working-age adults in England

  • Non-native English speakers

    Bilingual summaries help patients understand in their first language

  • Carers and family members

    Help loved ones manage appointments and understand their care

  • Anyone feeling anxious about results

    Clear explanations reduce unnecessary worry and confusion

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Older Adults

Simple summaries for complex letters

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New to the UK

Navigate the NHS with confidence

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Busy Parents

Track appointments for the whole family

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Carers

Support loved ones with their care

Real stories, real clarity

See how PatientPal helps people understand their NHS letters.

Finally understood what my hospital letter was actually saying. The plain English summary made everything so clear.

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Margaret, 72
Retired teacher

As someone new to the UK, NHS letters were really confusing. The bilingual summary helped me understand and prepare.

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Amit, 34
Software engineer

Managing letters for my elderly mum was stressful. Now I can quickly see what's needed and share the important bits with family.

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Sarah, 48
Family carer

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