Demand for long-term condition support up 30%

RedArc patient data

Cameron Roberts
clock • 2 min read

Nurse-led support service, RedArc, has reported a 30% increase in demand in supporting those with long-term conditions.

The data, which compares patient needs from 2024 and 2023, showed that Parkinsons saw the highest rise in demand, up 75% year-on-year. Other conditions seeing rising demand included: Arthritis (up 33% year-on year); Fibromyalgia (up 22%); and Multiple Sclerosis (up 11%). RedArc stated that support for long-term health conditions goes beyond medication and treatment. It focused on four main pillars in its statement: Support for mental health Workplace support Support with new treatments Support with alternative therapies The Office for National Statistics released data l...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Long Term Care

NHS waiting list grows but waiting times decrease

NHS waiting list grows but waiting times decrease

Median wait time 13.4 weeks

Cameron Roberts
clock 14 August 2025 • 2 min read
Long-term sick costs business £21,000 per employee

Long-term sick costs business £21,000 per employee

MetLife UK research

Cameron Roberts
clock 17 July 2025 • 2 min read
NHS waiting list down but doctor strike to derail progress

NHS waiting list down but doctor strike to derail progress

List down to 7.36 million patients

Cameron Roberts
clock 10 July 2025 • 2 min read