Category: Press releases

Together, cancer, mental health issues, and musculoskeletal disorders, comprise 51% of all cases referred to RedArc since 2021  Cancer, mental health issues, and musculoskeletal disorders are consistently the top three conditions referred to RedArc. In fact, collectively they make up over half (51%) of the conditions supported by the nurse-led organisation over the past five… Continue reading →

Referrals to specialist charity and support organisation are needed twice as often for people with cancer than for non-cancer cases Those referred to RedArc for cancer support consistently require more assistance than those with other conditions. Over the past five years, the nurse-led support organisation found that people with cancer need 31% more resources (such… Continue reading →

Employers not equipped to deliver clinical case management themselves Case management needs to be delivered by clinical experts As the number of economically inactive people continues to rise, and government pressure mounts to bring more individuals back into the workforce, both industry and employers are set to place renewed focus on this challenge in the… Continue reading →

As National Grief Awareness Week is observed from 2 December 2025, data from RedArc has revealed that bereavement is consistently the fourth most-common reason for referrals to its support services, and has been over the past 10 years. The awareness week aims to shine a light on the impact of grief and promote a better… Continue reading →

According to RedArc, the nurse-led support organisation, men and women are equally susceptible to mental health conditions and illness. However, the organisation’s latest data shows that 59% of its mental health support is accessed by women, compared with just 41% by men. When men do seek support, they typically engage for 25% less time than… Continue reading →

83% of people with severe anxiety or depression recover to moderate or less in 3–4 months with RedArc support  The pressures of modern life – from heavy workloads and the challenges of balancing work and family life, to the impact of social media and the uncertainty of global events – are taking a significant toll… Continue reading →

As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches on Wednesday, 10 September, Christine Husbands, commercial consultant, RedArc commented: “‘Changing the Narrative’ is a highly appropriate theme for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day. Just as we do not assign blame to individuals for physical illnesses, we should strive to acknowledge mental health conditions with greater sensitivity and… Continue reading →

Stress and anxiety comprised 49% of all the mental health referrals to RedArc over the past 5 years (2020-2024), making them the most common mental health conditions requiring its specialist mental health nurse support. Depression & mood disorders, PTSD & trauma, as well as eating disorders, and psychotic disorders, are also regularly referred and these… Continue reading →

– as providers and employers recognise need for more support RedArc has seen demand for support for serious conditions increase rapidly over the past two years: support for stroke cases is up 113%; support for people with cancer is up 42%; and support for cardiac conditions has increased by 25%. Statistics go some way in… Continue reading →

Demand for support for Parkinson’s cases has increased by 75% YoY, 33% for Arthritis, 22% for Fibromyalgia, and 11% for Multiple Sclerosis, according to new RedArc patient data, comparing 2024 with 2023. Collectively, this equates to a 30% increase for these long-term conditions. Due to a growing and ageing population, some of these conditions are… Continue reading →