ORR Medical Ltd

20/04/2026

In today’s blog, we’re looking at how medical advisors support fostering panels to make decisions about an applicant’s suitability to become a foster carer. ⬇️

To find out more about how we can help, please do get in touch.

Fostering panels are an essential part of the fostering assessment process, and help to ensure that vulnerable children in care are placed in safe and loving homes with foster carers who are trained and knowledgeable, and able to meet their needs. In today’s blog, we’re looking at how medical ad...

15/04/2026

Empower your team with clinical confidence.

Orr Medical’s advisors help bridge the gap between policy and practice, offering actionable insights and hands-on expertise when it matters most.

Because confident teams deliver better care.✅

Contact us today.

10/04/2026

Local authorities across the UK are stepping up recruitment for foster carers to meet urgent demand.

At Orr Medical, we help speed up the process with accurate, timely medical assessments, so families can be approved faster and children can find safe, loving homes sooner.

Start your fostering journey today with an assessment you can trust.

07/04/2026

Medical assessments are simply there to make sure you can provide a safe, stable and loving home for a child. And yes, even with past or ongoing health conditions, many people are still successfully approved. 

Because fostering isn’t about ticking boxes…
It’s about changing lives, including your own

Curious about what the process really involves?

Read more here in our fostering and adoption knowledge base:

If you've been thinking about fostering or adopting a child but have a current mental health condition or have had one in the past you may be wondering whether your application will even be considered. The short answer is yes; it absolutely can be. A mental health diagnosis does not automatically di...

31/03/2026

You don’t just have to take our word for it, our testimonials page is full of clients with positive reports of Orr Medical.

Take a look below and contact us for more details of the services we provide.

https://www.orrmedical.co.uk/testimonials/

24/03/2026

Adoption is a lifelong journey, and the decisions made early on about a child’s health can have lasting effects.

Our dedicated medical advisors support adoption agencies by providing expert guidance, helping to ensure that every match between a child and a family is made with confidence and clear, informed understanding.

21/03/2026

National press at last!

We made it into the Guardian 🎉

Albeit a tiny little logo, as we signed up to the Good Business Charter

As you might have gathered from many of our other posts, we only do things one way, and that’s the proper way 😊

20/03/2026

Deciding to adopt is a life-changing decision.

There’s so much to think about, including practicalities, such as getting a room ready for an adopted child and making sure you’re healthy and ready for the demands of parenthood.

If you’re considering adoption, you might be feeling excited, nervous, confused or a combination of all three!

Our helpful guide breaks down what to consider when getting ready to adopt.

Deciding to adopt is a life-changing decision. There’s so much to think about, including practicalities, such as getting a room ready for an adopted child and making sure you’re healthy and ready for the demands of parenthoodIf you’re considering adoption, you might be feeling excited, nervous...

18/03/2026

The healthcare landscape is always evolving, and evolving fast!

Our Medical Advisory Service keeps you ahead of the curve with up to date guidance, clinical insights, and best practice recommendations.

Stay compliant. ✅

Stay confident. ✅

Choose Orr Medical.✅

11/03/2026

Here in the UK, potential foster carers undergo a rigorous assessment process before being approved to foster.

Part of the fostering assessment process involves having a fostering medical.

In today’s blog we’re explaining how to access your medical records for a fostering medical.

A step-by-step guide explaining how to access your medical records for a fostering medical, including Subject Access Requests, timescales, and what to expect

09/03/2026

When clinical decisions feel complex, the right support can make all the difference.

At Orr Medical, our Medical Advisory Service provides clear, ethical guidance to help you review protocols, navigate challenging cases, and move forward with confidence.

We are here to support healthcare professionals with expert advice you can trust, every step of the way.