Ahead of Cancer Survivors’ Day (4 June 2023)…

RedArc warns that it is vital insurers’ and employers’ support goes beyond the all-clear • As there may be no ‘back to normal’ for cancer survivors Cancer is one of the conditions for which added-value support via health and protection insurances is most sought. RedArc’s experience is that while people who are newly diagnosed and… Continue reading →

RedArc: Not every negative feeling is a mental health concern – Mental Health Awareness Week: 15 to 21 May 2023

This Mental Health Awareness Week, Christine Husbands, commercial director for RedArc, comments on why a nuanced approach to mental health support is required: “This Mental Health Awareness Week’s theme is anxiety. Many people may be currently experiencing anxious feelings due to a number of things, including the current cost-of-living crisis, but this type of anxiety… Continue reading →

40% of RedArc nurse time is spent supporting people with issues beyond their primary condition

• Survey for International Nurse’s Day from RedArc • Added-value nurse support goes far beyond medical advice alone A new survey released today by RedArc for International Nurse’s Day (12 May 2023) highlights the pivotal role that nurses play in adding value to health & protection insurance policies, and affinity group membership plans. The organisation’s… Continue reading →

Waiting times drive increases in referrals to RedArc

Most referred cases are for cancer, musculoskeletal and mental health With delays in elective care, insurers must make support available Analysis of patient data shows that cancer, musculoskeletal problems, and mental health concerns were the three conditions that were most referred to RedArc, the nurse-led support organisation, in 2022. Cancer and musculoskeletal issues were up… Continue reading →

Employers will need to offer better quality support in 2023

With fears of recession building, the cost of living rising and NHS waiting lists lengthening, 2023 looks to be an annus horribilis for many: RedArc believes employers need to better consider how embedded support can make a real difference to the lives of employees this year. It’s not just about having an employee benefits policy… Continue reading →

Mental health support vital during December

Employers will be doing their employees a disservice this December if they fail to provide information about what mental health support is available within their employee benefits, says RedArc. The organisation warns that employers who want to see their staff return to work after the festive break in their best possible form, need to look… Continue reading →

Awareness needed in how mental health support can fall short: RedArc

Ahead of this year’s World Mental Health Day, Christine Husbands, managing director, RedArc, comments that before support for mental health is implemented, there needs to be awareness of how it can fall short. She says: ‘Mental health is a multi-faceted area of health and wellbeing, and by its nature that calls for a multi-faceted approach… Continue reading →