Sofia is Orri’s Clinical Administrator. She ensures the team is organised and that diaries are updated, to support clients in treatment. She discusses more about her administrative role in this blog.
Orri Talks
Orri’s Response: Anorexia: How the eating disorder took the lives of five women (BBC News)
A mother, an Olympic hopeful, a medical student, a waitress and a writer. In a recent article, BBC News asked: “What do the lives and deaths of five women tell us about how anorexia is managed and treated?” It is heartbreaking to read about the deaths of Maddy,...
Dr Paul Robinson discusses Orri’s eating disorder day treatment model
Orri’s Director of Research and Development, Dr Paul Robinson, explores the uniqueness of Orri’s intensive day treatment service for eating disorder, and offers his professional insight into the mental health and eating disorders field. For, we are more than a CQC...
Orri’s Director of Research & Development, Dr Paul Robinson, is Clinical Advisor to the newly launched MEED guidance for recognising and managing medical emergencies in eating disorders.
The new MEED guidance is a welcome commitment to preventing deaths from eating disorders and ensuring that recovery becomes possible for all. The guidance, supported by project group Clinical Advisor and Orri Director of Research & Development, Dr Paul Robinson,...
Meet our Lead Psychological Therapist: Dr Joanna Silver
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 and Care...
Dr Paul Robinson shares his response to our ‘outstanding’ CQC rating
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 been associated with Orri from...
We’ve been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
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, caring,...
3 things we ask you in an assessment
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 know that it’s a brave and courageous...
Meet the Eating Disorder and Research Associate: Hannah Hickinbotham
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 ensure our service...
Meet the Online Clinical Manager: Jacqui Finnigan
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 experience and passion in...
Orri’s Kitchen: Seasonal Pumpkin Pie
If you are like us and have too many pumpkins leftover from your Halloween antics, then this warming pumpkin pie recipe is a must-bake for your kitchen! Created by Orri’s Chef, Ben, our seasonal pumpkin pie is great to make at this time of year when pumpkins are in...
Our Dietitian’s tips for recovering at university
Moving to university can be a challenging time because it’s full of change and new experiences. People in recovery for an eating disorder can search for certainty in routines around food, body weight and body shape, and this can feel especially amplified during...