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Nia is one of our Eating Disorder Associates. Here she shares a poem she wrote for International Women’s Day. I am a white cis-gendered woman with many more privileges than most I’m not deemed ‘other’// like trans-women or single mothers...
Our community member has launched a petition against calorie labelling on restaurant menus and bravely shares what has driven her to speak out about her cause. I was 12 years old when I first downloaded a calorie counting app. My...
For University Mental Health Day, we spoke with the executive and a member of Durham University Beat Society, for their thoughts on how to support students’ mental health at university. “Adapt your online experience” I realised that when I’m more...
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) What foods are best for PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a relatively common condition affecting many...
Orri attended the London Eating Disorders Conference 2022, taking part in the conversation and movement to ‘improving access to care and treatment flexibility in a challenging world’. LEDC 22 this year was held at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster....
Dr Joanna Silver is Orri’s Lead Psychological Therapist and joins the Orri team with an abundance of knowledge and passion for eating disorders. Can you take a moment to introduce yourself? I am a Counselling Psychologist, registered with the Health...
Stephanie is Orri’s Dramatherapist and IFS Therapist. We sat her down to learn more about her role and approach, and her passion for working with those recovering from eating disorders. How long have you been a clinician for and what...
Dr Paul Robinson is Orri’s Director of Research and Development and is a lead Psychiatrist in the treatment of eating disorders. Having been part of the team since day one, he shares his response to our ‘outstanding’ CQC rating. Having...
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...
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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.
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