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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 →

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 →

• 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 →

As the backlog within the NHS continues to grow, RedArc, the nurse-led health and wellbeing service, explains that employers, insurers and advisers have a role to play in helping people navigate the system and bridge the gap. People need to know what is available, what to ask for, and the best ways to access care… Continue reading →

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 →