orr medical

Specialists in Fostering Health

About Orr Medical

A Specialist Medical Adviser Service for Fostering & Adoption Agencies

Orr Medical was founded in 2010 by Dr Matthew Orr, a GP and experienced fostering and adoption medical adviser. Since then, we have supported agencies across the UK with clear, structured medical reports and reliable clinical guidance.

Over the past decade, we have built long-term relationships with local authorities, independent fostering agencies and regional adoption agencies, helping them make confident placement decisions without unnecessary delays.

Why Agencies Choose Orr Medical

We focus on delivering more than just medical reports. Our service is designed to support decision-making, reduce uncertainty and keep assessment processes moving.

Established Expertise

With over a decade of experience and more than 11,000 medical reports completed, we understand what fostering and adoption panels need to make informed decisions. Every report is structured to provide clarity, not confusion.

Commitment to Quality

We take a detailed, consistent approach to every assessment. All reports are reviewed to ensure they meet clinical and regulatory standards, giving agencies confidence in the advice they receive.

Efficiency Without Compromise

We deliver reports quickly, without sacrificing quality. Our structured processes and dedicated focus on fostering and adoption medicals allow us to maintain reliable turnaround times while ensuring every report is thorough and defensible.

Our Approach

We believe medical reports should support decisions, not delay them.

That means:

  • Explaining medical conditions clearly in plain language
  • Providing practical recommendations, not just summaries
  • Being available to support agencies when questions arise

Our aim is to remove uncertainty and allow panels to proceed with confidence.

Who We Work With

We support a wide range of organisations across the UK, including:

  • Local authorities
  • Independent fostering agencies
  • Regional adoption agencies
  • Newly established services

Regardless of size, every agency receives the same consistent level of service and support


A Different Kind of Medical Adviser Service

Not every agency is the right fit for how we work.

You may not want to work with us if:

  • You’re happy to wait weeks for medical reports
  • You don’t need direct access to a medical adviser for clarification
  • You’re simply looking for the lowest-cost option

We focus on providing a high-quality, reliable service for agencies that value clarity, consistency and responsive support.