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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 →

Almost all (95%) policyholders have an enhanced view of their insurer after receiving added-value support for a serious health condition, disability, trauma or bereavement, according to the latest patient data from RedArc.  While the nurse-led health and wellbeing organisation believes that offering added-value services is the right thing for insurers to do, it also demonstrates… Continue reading →

Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day (2 April 2025), RedArc has revealed that it has seen a huge rise in the demand for support where neurodiversity is the primary concern: 2023 saw a 55% increase on the previous year, and 2024 saw nearly double the number of referrals compared to 2022. The nurse-led support organisation… Continue reading →

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 →