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RedArc Nurses celebrates its 25-year anniversary this week and has seen the need for support skyrocket. Initially, the company supported people as part of the claim process for critical illness. At that time, cancer, cardiac and stroke made up 88% of the conditions they supported; the three conditions combined are now just 29%, as the… Continue reading →

RedArc believes insurers can play their part in this year’s World Cancer Day, the theme of which is ‘Close the Care Gap,’ by focusing attention on ensuring people living with cancer get the care they require and deserve.  Three steps to ‘Close the Care Gap’ on cancer for insurers RedArc suggests that insurers can help… Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Stand up to Cancer Day 9 September 2022  With more employees embracing hybrid working than ever before, RedArc urges employers to ensure that all employees, but especially those with severe illnesses like cancer, do not become increasingly isolated. On the one hand, remote working allows cancer patients to continue to work during their treatment and… Continue reading →

Pressures on the NHS, and the wider political landscape, are behind the current main concerns of employees, according to RedArc’s frontline nurses. RedArc believes understanding these worries is the key to employers assisting staff through illness and making the most of health and wellbeing support available. RedArc nurses have seen increasing concerns surrounding pressures on… Continue reading →

As temperatures hit record highs, RedArc, the nurse-led health wellbeing service, issues a reminder that the heat can adversely affect those with long-term health conditions. Although the extreme temperature can affect any individual, those with chronic conditions can be worse affected as the heat can cause increased symptoms. This includes people with Multiple sclerosis (MS), respiratory conditions,… Continue reading →