RedArc long-term 1:1 nurse support
RedArc provide added value support services through a number of insurers, such as Royal London. Just one of a number of added value service providers insurers use, and the below illustrates what someone might get if they need support – other services may differ.
Fertility problems are obviously very personal and stressful for couples and the 2 partners often deal with this stress in different ways which can often compound the difficult situation. Issues can be varied, partners often feel guilty that they are causing the problem, there may be feelings of inadequacy, jealousy that the other partner has other children, difficulty coping with friends & family becoming pregnant etc.
Fertility treatment is usually an emotional roller-coaster – hormone treatment, frequent scans and blood test and sometimes surgery to harvest viable sperm. There are many points when hopes are raised and often many when things are not going so well. Not everyone has a happy outcome.
RedArc provides long-term 1:1 nurse support and can support couples with fertility issues. Often the 2 individuals are supported separately, allowing them to talk confidentially about how they are feeling.
93% said that the RedArc service enhanced their view of their provider
Source:RedArc 2022 patient survey
RedArc provides long-term 1:1 nurse support and can support couples with fertility issues. Often the 2 individuals are supported separately, allowing them to talk confidentially about how they are feeling.
Support is tailored to each individual and may include:
- Safe space to talk confidentially about how they are feeling
- Coping mechanisms – preparing for and dealing with the set-backs
- Help with sleep, anxiety or other side-effects
- Advice on coping with other health conditions alongside
- Managing overall wellbeing
- Coping with other children and help in planning what to tell them/how to explain
- Discussing options for continuing with future cycles
- Discussing what to do about stored sperm/embryos in the future
- Signposting to relevant organisations and charities e.g. CREATE, Fertility Network etc.
- Research on behalf of the individual e.g. local support, availability of grants etc.
- A course of therapy or counselling – e.g. relaxation massage to help with sleep or counselling to deal with a disappointing outcome.
- Overall a confidential, experienced, listening ear with plenty of time, outside of family and friends for as long as required
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The above case study demonstrates an example of wrap around support services financial advicers could consider for clients, in the area of fertility.