Helping Patients Understand Their Health

Health information can be confusing. These free tools help patients learn about blood tests, heart health, and more — understand what results mean and prepare questions for your GP.

Important: These tools are for education only. They cannot diagnose conditions or tell you if your specific results are concerning. Always discuss your results with your GP or healthcare team.

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Blood tests explained

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Free to use

Personal data stored

Works on any device • Supports large text and high contrast • Works offline after first load

Blood Test Tools

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Learn About Tests

50+ tests explained in plain English

"I'm having a blood test — what will they check?"

Start Learning

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Understand Results

Look up what your results mean

"My ferritin is low — what should I ask my GP?"

Look Up Result

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Listen & Learn

70 audio guides, 2 mins each

"I'd rather listen — tell me about my diabetes"

Play Audio Guide

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Download & Print

32 infographics for home or GP

"I want a visual guide I can refer to at home"

Browse Guides

For GP practices: Free to share with patients. No sign-up, no cost, no data collected.

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If you're living with a long-term condition

I want you to know something important.

A full, meaningful life is possible. Not "despite" your condition — alongside it.

I have flare-ups. Some days are harder than others. And I still work full-time as a GP, build tools, spend time with my family, and live a life I'm grateful for.

It takes knowledge, support, and a bit of self-compassion. But it's absolutely achievable.

You're not defined by your diagnosis. And you're not alone in this.

— Dr Krishnan