NHS waiting times drive increases in employee referrals to RedArc
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 by 18% and 19% respectively in 2022 compared to the previous calendar year, and mental health was down 19% but RedArc believes the latter to […]
Stand Up To Cancer Day: Employees with cancer ‘could become more isolated’ with hybrid working
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 rehabilitation (if they so wish). Being able to […]
Mental health support often not available to workers who need it most
There are a lot of support services that offer mental health support, however many do not cater for more complex and enduring mental health issues, such as severe depression, trauma and psychiatric disorders. That’s according to RedArc, which says many support services are only limited to mild to moderate mental health issues, such as low […]
employers advised to increase bereavement support
RedArc is warning employers to be prepared for a huge spike in the need for bereavement support services and counselling for employees during the remainder of 2021. Based on year-to-date figures, the nurse-led wellbeing service is predicting a 40% year-on-year increase in referrals to its bereavement support, which means that it will help the largest number […]
COVID Recovery ‘could be prolonged’ if staff aren’t supported
Recovery from Long Covid symptoms could be more prolonged if employees are not supported, according to RedArc Nurses, which is encouraging employers to ensure any staff who are suffering get the right support and are not left to cope alone. As is becoming evident, Long Covid is not a static condition – it can cause a range of changing neurological, psychiatric and physical symptoms of which there are now over 50 reported. Many areas of the body can be […]
