ORR Medical Ltd

27/03/2026

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...

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.

03/03/2026

🧡 Thinking about fostering?

Our blog shares what to consider before taking the next step, from creating a welcoming space to making sure you have the right support around you.

At Orr Medical we are here to guide you through the medical and practical side of the process, and help you feel confident and prepared.

https://www.orrmedical.co.uk/getting-ready-to-foster-what-to-consider/?

Thinking about becoming a foster carer? Learn what to consider before applying, from your home setup and health to the fostering process and training

25/02/2026

At Orr Medical, we’re proud to have supported fostering agencies, both large and small, for over 15 years.

Since 2009, we’ve become a trusted partner in the approval process, helping agencies ensure that prospective carers are medically fit and ready to provide the care vulnerable children deserve.

Our team understands the unique needs of fostering. That’s why we offer a professional, responsive, and flexible service, designed to provide carers with the medical assessments and support they need, exactly when they need it.

We’re not just a provider; we’re part of the process. working alongside social workers, agencies, and carers to ensure timely, compassionate care from the very beginning.

If you're a fostering agency looking for a reliable medical partner, get in touch.

23/02/2026

Fostering or adopting? Medical questions shouldn’t stand in your way.

That’s exactly why we’ve pulled together essential medical advice every prospective carer and adopter needs to know, from health assessments to ongoing care and when to get extra support.

Whether you’re just curious, thinking about starting the journey, or are already on the path, this guide is here to help you feel more confident and informed ⬇️

https://www.orrmedical.co.uk/fostering-adoption-medical-advice/

19/02/2026

Your child is not ignoring you.
They are overwhelmed.

When children are angry, shouting, refusing or throwing things, it is easy to move straight to consequences. But when emotions take over, the thinking part of the brain switches off. In that moment, lectures do not teach. Shouting does not calm. Punishment alone does not build skills.

Children need help to regulate before they can reflect.

Connection does not mean giving in. It means staying steady. Naming the feeling. Showing your child that you see what is going on inside them. Once their body settles, they are far more able to listen, understand boundaries and take responsibility for their behaviour.

Clear limits still matter. Consequences still matter. But connection makes them work.

If we want children and teenagers to manage big emotions, build self control and develop respect, we need to model calm first.

Regulation before reasoning.
Connection before correction.

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19/02/2026

Can you believe it’s almost half term already?!

If you are looking to keep the young ones entertained next week here is a list of places where children can eat free (or for £1) throughout the school holiday. 🍽️