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New way to request medication and appointments 24/7!

  • Writer: Dr Conor Kenny
    Dr Conor Kenny
  • Apr 4
  • 2 min read


📱 PIPPO – A Simple Way to Manage Your Health Online
📱 PIPPO – A Simple Way to Manage Your Health Online

Brought to you by your GP Practice & Clanwilliam Health

What is PIPPO?

PIPPO is a safe and easy-to-use mobile app and website that lets you:

  • Order your regular prescriptions from home

  • Book your GP appointments online (coming Summer 2025)

  • Let a family member help manage your healthcare

  • Save time by avoiding queues or long phone waits


✅ Why Use PIPPO?

You don’t need to stop calling us.The phone lines are still open like always!PIPPO is just an extra option to make things easier for you.

Here’s how it can help:

Without PIPPO

With PIPPO

Waiting on the phone

Order or book with a few taps

Standing in line

Avoid queues at the practice

Relying on memory

See what you ordered and when

Hard for carers to help

Family can manage your care easily

💡 Not Good with Phones or Computers?

That’s okay! You can:

  • Ask a family member or carer to order medication or book appointments for you

  • They can add you as a "dependant" on their account and help manage your care

  • Your care is still private, and everything is safe and secure


👨‍👩‍👧 Who Can Use It?

  • Anyone over 18 can create a PIPPO account

  • Parents or carers can add children under 18 as dependants

  • Your family can help look after your health without needing to come to the surgery


🧾 What Can I Do with PIPPO?

  • 📝 Request prescriptions – no more paper or calling!

  • 📅 Book your own appointments online from Summer 2025

  • 💉 Book into clinics like flu vaccine clinics

  • 🧒 Add family members (dependants) to help manage their care


🎨 What Do the Appointment Colours Mean?

  • White – Appointment is available

  • 🟢 Green – Already booked (by you or someone else)

  • 🌸 Pink – Slot is not available

  • 💉 Flu Clinic – These are open and can be booked via PIPPO


🧭 How Do I Get Started?

  1. Download the PIPPO app from the App Store or Google Play(Ask a family member if you’re not sure how)

  2. Or go to the PIPPO website on your computer or tablet

  3. Enter your postcode and address to register

  4. Create your profile – just a few details

  5. Start booking or ordering in minutes!


🛟 Remember…

  • 📞 Our phones will always be open – this doesn’t change

  • 🧑‍⚕️ PIPPO helps us serve you faster and better

  • 🧓 You’re always welcome to choose what suits you best


💬 Need Help?

You can ask our reception team to help set it up, or visit:🌐 FAQs | PIPPO

Or just call us like always – we’re happy to help.

PIPPO – Simple, Safe & Supportive.Take the stress out of managing your healthcare.Appointments coming online in Summer 2025!

Would you like this version as a printable leaflet or in large print? I’d be happy to create that for you.


 
 
 

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Contact

Charlestown Family Health Practice

Ballagh St, Lavy Beg, Charlestown, Co. Mayo, F12 D620

Phone: 094 925 43 84 

Out of Hours (WESTDOC): 0818 360 000 

Email: receptioncharlestownfhp@connachtmedical.com

Opening Hours

Monday-Friday: 09.30-12.00​ and 14.00-17.00

Weekends & Bank Holidays: Closed

Out of Hours (WESTDOC): 0818 360 000 

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