Fact Cards
Each Fact Card provides essential information and includes counselling points, highlight when referral is appropriate, and provide contact details for further sources of information. They are an easy-to-read, double-sided card in a standardised format. They are written in simple, easy-to-read language.
The topics covered by the Fact Card health information system include over 80 titles across 14 categories.
Child Health
- Childhood Immunisation
- Infant Colic
- Nappy Rash
Exercise
- Exercise for Flexibility
- Exercise and the Heart
- Pelvic Floor Exercises
- Sprains and Strains
Chronic Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Asthma
- Asthma Medicines
- Back Pain
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Epilepsy
- Gout
- High Blood Pressure
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Colds and Flu
- Coughs
- Dry Mouth
- Ear Problems
- Hayfever
- Sinus Problems
Eye Care
- Contact Lens Care
- Red and Dry Eyes
- Vision Impairment
Gastrointestinal
- Constipation
- Haemorrhoids
- Heartburn & Indigestion
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Threadworms
- Vomiting and Diarrhoea
General Health
- Chicken Pox
- Headache
- Bladder & Urine Control
- Meningococcal Disease
- Mouth Ulcers
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Oral Health
- Pain Relievers
- Preventing Falls
- Smoking
- Staying a Non-smoker
- Thrush
- Travel Health
- Urinary Tract Infection
Men's Health
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Men's Health
- Prostate Problems
Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Relaxation Techniques
- Sleeping Problems
Nutrition
- Fat and Cholesterol
- Fibre and Bowel Health
- Vitamins
- Weight and Health
Self Help
- Alcohol
- Antibiotics
- Complementary Medicines
- First Aid in the Home
- Generic Medicines
- Help with Medicine Costs
Skin Care
- Acne
- Cold Sores
- Eczema and Dermatitis
- Hair Loss
- Head Lice
- Shingles
- Tinea
Sexual Health
- HIV/AIDS
- Genital Herpes
Women's Health
- Contraception
- Menopause
- Oral Contraceptives
- Period Problems