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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Orri as ‘outstanding’ following its first full inspection. As well as the overall ‘outstanding’ rating, Orri was recognised as ‘outstanding’ in each of the CQC’s five key lines of enquiry – safe, effective,...
Orri’s Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian, Beth, explores eating disorder stereotypes and stigma faced by the Black community, and shares recommendations for challenging the white narrative. Eating disorders and the black community When we think about the stereotypical presentation of an...
Each week, over on Instagram, we ask our follower community to share their questions for our dietetics team. Here are their most recent answers… 1) How can I stop counting calories? We know just how hard it can be to give...
It is a brave and courageous decision to reach out for help with an eating disorder, and there can be a lot of unknowns and anxieties surrounding the assessment. Here’s how we approach meeting clients for the first time. We...
Our theme for January is Being Intentional. But what does that mean for eating disorder recovery, and what’s the best way to set intentions? We explore below. Recovery from an eating disorder does not happen overnight, nor is it a linear...
We recently hosted a free webinar about keeping your recovery on track over the festive period. Below is a recap of what we discussed, and you’ll find a recording of the webinar at the bottom of the page. Our specialist...
Hannah is an Eating Disorder and Research Associate here at Orri. As well as supporting the clients attending our online programme, she also works closely with Dr Paul Robinson, our Director of Research & Development, to collect outcome data and...
Jacqui is Orri’s Online Clinical Manager and oversees every single online client and staff member to ensure the smooth running of our online service. Having worked in eating disorder treatment for 15 years, she brings with her a wealth of...
Dr Chuks, a specialist eating disorder doctor, shares his thoughts for International Men’s Day. Last week’s COP26 was a good starting point. It was by no means conclusive in addressing the phenomenal environmental concerns that we are faced with —...
Joining the discussion on men and eating disorders for International Men’s Day is Andrew Seed, Orri Psychotherapist and lead of Orri’s Men’s Group for male staff. Below, he discusses how eating disorders can develop in men and woman in relation...
Greta is our Intake Co-ordinator and joined the team in 2021! She and Admissions Manager, Ivana, work closely together to respond to enquiries about treatment and support people throughout their admission into Orri. We sat Greta down to learn more...
Stress can be an uncomfortable feeling. It can overwhelm our minds and bodies, and when we’re in the midst of that experience it can be hard to view situations objectively and respond with compassionate wisdom.In this blog post we look...
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Further support
Looking for more ways to engage with the eating disorder community? Discover more helpful resources designed to support you on your journey to recovery, such as our charity partner, Beat, and other accessible resources.
We also host a range of workshops and events, where connections, education, and healing align. We’re with you every step of the way.