A mother shares her journey caring for her daughter and her eating disorder. We are keeping all mothers, parents and carers in our hearts this Mothering Sunday. We hope you find some comfort and hope in reading these words. I never dreamt I’d be Mum to a daughter with...
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Meet The Marketing Team: Antalia
Introducing our amazing Marketing Assistant, Antalia, who joined the Orri team during lockdown and fast became part of the furniture! How long have you worked for Orri and what were you doing before? I joined Orri at the end of April this year. It has been such an...
How to nurture yourself and your loved one, for Carers Week
At Orri, we understand the importance of the role of the caregiver and are aware of the demands this role may have on the carers’ lifestyle. If you find yourself caring for a loved one with an eating disorder, know we are here for you too....
Considering eating disorder treatment for your child
You may have stumbled across this blog post because it is Eating Disorders Awareness Week, or, you may have come across it whilst undertaking thorough research on behalf of your loved one. Whatever your situation, we’d like to acknowledge the courage and patience it...
How to communicate with those we love
Pondering over the title of this blog post, one can’t help but feel the anguish that’s caught up in such a topic. At Orri, we treat both the person with the eating disorder and their loved ones. Because of this, we’re all too aware how easy it is for communication to...
Why care in the community can save both money and lives.
Anita’s daughter Lucy started showing the signs of Anorexia Nervosa at 16. She sought help from her GP but there was no specialist treatment option available, only cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and Lucy wasn’t deemed “thin enough” for hospitalization. For men...