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As International Women’s Day approaches (8 March 2025), RedArc reports that women are likely to utilise support for their emotional and mental health for a third longer than men. In terms of actual time, its data shows this equates to an average of four months for women and three months for men. RedArc believes this… Continue reading →

• 4 February: World Cancer Day Over and above all other health and wellbeing issues, cancer is the condition for which RedArc receives most new cases. Looking at data from the past five years (2020-2024 inclusive), RedArc received a third (33%) more new cancer cases than for the next most supported condition (mental health), and… Continue reading →

RedArc, the nurse-led support organisation, warns that those who already have a history of depression and anxiety are particularly vulnerable during the winter months, and their mental health can deteriorate if support is not made available. It stresses that support must be fit for purpose for those who struggle. The darker, post-Christmas period can be… Continue reading →

A new partnership between financial services company SunLife, and health support service RedArc will allow access to free support to anyone who purchases a Guaranteed Over 50 Plan from 27th December 2024. The service also covers policy holders’ partners and children living at the same address. RedArc provides people with regular support from a registered… Continue reading →

• Counselling was only appropriate in 42% of cases There were 30% more referrals to RedArc for bereavement support during 2023 compared to the previous year, highlighting how an increasing number of people see the benefits of seeking help following the death of a loved one. The nurse-led organisation knows that grief can be complicated,… Continue reading →

The number of people that RedArc has supported with cancer has doubled since 2020. This includes those who are waiting for a full diagnosis through to those undergoing treatment, in remission, or living with cancer. While each of these stages may require a different approach, cancer can affect every area of a person’s life including… Continue reading →

 RedArc’s team of professional nurses gave mental health care and support to an additional 23% of people in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to analysis of its year-on-year data. The organisation believes many issues are driving this demand, including a lack of access to primary care and ever-stretched NHS mental health services. In… Continue reading →

As Alcohol Awareness Week approaches (1-7 July), RedArc warns that alcohol abuse is prevalent in many of the people it supports, even though it may not be the primary reason for them seeking help. As many use alcohol to help them cope with other underlying physical and mental health conditions, and some will be in… Continue reading →

As Carers Awareness Week approaches (10-16 June), RedArc warns against making any assumptions about the demographics of unpaid carers and thus wrongly targeting support. RedArc supports many male carers and people of all ages and recommends that support provided must be offered and communicated widely to ensure no one misses out. Carers and dependants In… Continue reading →

Analysis of data1 over the past five years shows that mental health is the area in which RedArc has provided the most support for children. Not only has this been the health concern with consistently the most child referrals over the past five years, but 30% of new child referrals were for mental health in… Continue reading →