Specialists in Fostering Health
Fast GP-led assessments in 10–12 days, with same-day medical adviser reports for agencies, all delivered nationwide.
Trusted by applicants, foster carers, adoptive parents and agencies across the UK
Orr Medical is trusted by applicants and agencies across the UK to deliver fast, accurate and reliable fostering and adoption medical reports. Our GP-led approach combines clinical expertise with a clear understanding of fostering and adoption requirements, ensuring every report is accurate, detailed and delivered on time.
We don’t just complete assessments, we remove delays. From initial appointment to final report, our process is designed to be fast, reliable and fully aligned with agency expectations.
We specialise in GP-led fostering medicals and adoption medical assessments for prospective carers and adopters across the UK. Each assessment is handled by experienced medical advisers who understand the requirements of fostering and adoption panels.
Your health is reviewed thoroughly and professionally, with clear, structured reports that support your application. Every case is considered individually, ensuring the right balance between clinical accuracy and practical suitability.
We handle sensitive medical information with the highest level of care. All reports are delivered securely in encrypted digital format, ensuring full confidentiality for applicants and agencies. Where required, we can also provide tracked physical delivery for added reassurance, giving you complete confidence in how your information is managed.
GP-led assessments in around 10–12 days, alongside same-day medical adviser reports once completed forms are received. Our streamlined process ensures accurate, reliable results without unnecessary waiting, helping applications move forward quickly.
Our support doesn’t stop once your report is delivered. We respond quickly to queries from fostering and adoption panels, social workers and agencies, helping to keep decisions moving forward. If additional input or cover is needed, our medical advisers are on hand to provide reliable, expert support without delay.
Dr Matt Orr has worked with the London Borough of Havering for six years. We have always found his work to be of an extremely high standard and always completed within timescales. He is efficient and professional at all times.
Dr Orr has provided comprehensive medical advice and written reports of prospective and approved Foster Carers since 2009. Dr Orr offers a friendly, efficient, professional service and is always flexible to our needs, often providing reports at short notice. He has, and continues to be a great asset to our Fostering Service.
We have continued to utilise the knowledge and experience of Dr Orr as our agency medical advisor. We always find him punctual and informative in all responses and a pleasure to work with.
Very friendly, approachable staff. Confidentiality is always a priority. Great communication; a professional and swift delivery of service.
The service that Orr Medical has provided for over 2 years has been excellent. We really value the reports which are professional, thorough, solution based and easy to read (especially for us non-medical people!). Communication is great and his friendly manner exceptional. We are so glad we chose Dr Orr and would highly recommend to anyone.
Dr Orr has been our Medical Advisor for as long as we can remember! He is obviously a skilled medic but is also very knowledgeable about fostering. His reports are always completed in a timely manner and to a very high standard. Dr Orr will always respond to queries and is able to complete reports urgently. First class practitioner!
A fast reliable service. Responds quickly to our requests. When we have an urgent referral, he will do his upmost to get the work done and sent back within our timelines.
Progress have worked with Dr Orr for many years and have been very happy with his service. We have found him to be efficient, timely and conscientious. His input is valued and appreciated.
We have used Orr medical services for our medical advisors role in our fostering service for just under 8 years, His reports have been detailed, consistently to a high standard, not just signing of foster carers medicals but ensuring we as a service understand implications of health conditions. Matt and his team always respond swiftly to requests for a service and are always done on time, if not early.
Dr Orr provides a great service; he is proficient, efficient, communicative, responsive and organised. We highly recommend him and his service.
I have always found Dr Orr responds in a timely manner with a thorough assessment as to how an applicant’s health may or may not impact their ability to care for the specific child/children they are being assessed to care for. This includes lifestyle changes which may help mitigate any foreseen difficulties the applicants may experience in the future.
Dr Orr consistency provides clear and detailed reports. His reports are thorough and well considered and provided in a timely manner. Dr Orr’s professional opinion is well respected by our Fostering and Kinship Service.
A fostering or adoption medical assessment is a GP-led review of your health, required as part of the approval process in the UK. It results in a structured medical report used by agencies and medical advisers to assess your suitability.
At Orr Medical, assessments are completed by experienced GPs who specialise in fostering and adoption reports, ensuring everything is accurate, clearly presented and aligned with agency expectations.
Orr Medical offers two fast routes depending on your needs.
GP-led medical assessments are typically completed within 10–12 days. For agencies with completed forms (such as Form AH or AH2), our medical advisers can produce detailed reports the same day.
This removes the delays often caused by GP backlogs and helps applications progress quickly.
A GP medical assessment involves reviewing your health and completing the medical form (such as Form AH). This is the first step in the process.
A medical adviser report is completed after the form is submitted to the agency. It provides a detailed professional opinion on the applicant’s health and its potential impact on fostering or adoption.
Orr Medical supports both stages, offering fast GP assessments and same-day medical adviser reports.
All GP medical assessments are carried out by experienced, UK-qualified GPs with specific knowledge of fostering and adoption requirements.
Medical adviser reports are completed by specialist clinicians who regularly work with fostering and adoption agencies, ensuring reports meet panel expectations.
Most delays are not caused by the assessment itself, but by GP workload, admin backlogs and unfamiliarity with fostering forms.
Orr Medical removes these issues by providing a dedicated, specialist service focused solely on fostering and adoption medicals, ensuring reports are completed quickly and without unnecessary delays.
Yes. Our reports are prepared by experienced GPs and medical advisers who understand exactly what agencies and panels require.
All reports are structured, detailed and aligned with fostering and adoption standards, making them suitable for agency review and panel decision-making.
Yes. All reports are handled securely and delivered using encrypted digital systems.
We follow strict data protection standards, and where required, we can provide tracked or recorded delivery for additional security and peace of mind.
In most cases, yes. Having a medical condition does not automatically prevent you from fostering or adopting.
The key factor is how well the condition is managed and whether it affects your ability to provide stable care. Orr Medical provides clear, balanced reports that help agencies make informed decisions.
You can start by booking a GP-led medical assessment directly with us or contacting our team for guidance.
We’ll explain the process, arrange your assessment quickly, and ensure your report is completed efficiently so your application or agency case can move forward without delay.
Specialists in Fostering Health
Since 2010, Orr Medical has provided expert, high-quality Fostering Medicals and Adoption Medicals with efficiency and care.
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