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,...
Team Blogs
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...
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...
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...
Our Senior Occupational Therapist on navigating the emotions that come with exam results
We know that people living with eating disorders can feel enormous pressure around exams, and that receiving results can be a trigger for intensifying eating disorder behaviours. Our Senior Occupational Therapist, Kendra, discusses the emotions that can arise during...
Meet the Consultant Family Therapist: Karen Carberry
Karen is Orri’s Consultant Family Therapist and has been with the team since day one! We sat her down to learn more about her role and specialist work with our clients. How long have you been a clinician for and what were you doing before Orri? I have been...
BBC Five Live Interview: Kerrie Jones and Naga Munchetty
Following the tragic and untimely death of Nikki Grahame, Kerrie Jones, CEO & Founder, spoke with Naga Munchetty from BBC Radio 5 Live about the impact of lockdown on eating disorders, and how to support loved ones who are struggling. The Orri community was and...
Meet the therapist: Lauren Aron
Lauren is a Psychotherapist and joined the team in January this year. We’ve asked her about her approach and role within Orri. How long have you been a clinician for and what were you doing before Orri? I have been a clinician for 6 years and before...