Diabetes and Fostering or Adoption: What the Medical Assessment Really Looks AtDiabetes is one of the most common health conditions we encounter when assessing prospective foster carers and adopters. Diabetes and Fostering or Adoption: What the Medical Assessment Really Looks At
Can I Foster or Adopt if I Have Mental Health Issues?If you’ve been thinking about fostering or adopting a child but have a current mental health condition or Can I Foster or Adopt if I Have Mental Health Issues?
Can I foster if I have HIV or Hepatitis?What you need to know ahead of your fostering medical or adoption medical. Living with a blood-borne infection Can I foster if I have HIV or Hepatitis?
UK Fostering and Adoption StatisticsCopy the code atthe bottom of the page to embed the infographic on your site Behind every statistic UK Fostering and Adoption Statistics
Adopting With a Long-Term Health ConditionA question that prospective adopters will often ask is, ‘Can I adopt if I have a long-term health Adopting With a Long-Term Health Condition
The Reality of the Form F Journey: From Assessed to AssessorWhen you apply to foster or adopt, you step into a process that will quite literally open up The Reality of the Form F Journey: From Assessed to Assessor
Small Signs of Trust: A Foster Carer’s Experience of Emotional HealingWhen a seven year old girl came into my care, one thing quickly stood out. If she fell Small Signs of Trust: A Foster Carer’s Experience of Emotional Healing
Fostering Medical and Adoption Medical Assessments – How to Strengthen Your ApplicationSo, you’ve made the brilliant decision to become a foster carer or adoptive parent. Congratulations! It’s an incredible Fostering Medical and Adoption Medical Assessments – How to Strengthen Your Application
Adopting When Overweight, How BMI Affects Adoption MedicalsAdopting a child in the UK involves a rigorous assessment process. This helps to ensure that prospective adopters Adopting When Overweight, How BMI Affects Adoption Medicals
Cardiovascular Risk in Fostering and Adoption Medicals ExplainedIf you are going through a fostering or adoption assessment, you may hear terms such as cardiovascular risk Cardiovascular Risk in Fostering and Adoption Medicals Explained
Timely Medical Reports in the Fostering ProcessWith foster carer recruitment top of the UK government’s agenda for 2026, today we’re taking a look at Timely Medical Reports in the Fostering Process
How to Access Your Medical Records For a Fostering MedicalHere in the UK, potential foster carers undergo a rigorous assessment process before being approved to foster. Part How to Access Your Medical Records For a Fostering Medical
Introduction to Attachment TheoryAttachment theory is one of the most influential frameworks in understanding child development, and it plays a particularly Introduction to Attachment Theory
Confidentiality in Fostering and Adoption Medical AssessmentsConfidentiality is key within the field of medicine, and this applies to fostering and adoption medical assessments too. Confidentiality in Fostering and Adoption Medical Assessments
What People Don’t Realise About a Fostering or Adoption MedicalAs a GP, I carry out fostering medicals and adoption medicals every week. Many people arrive expecting a What People Don’t Realise About a Fostering or Adoption Medical
Foster Carer Recruitment Top of Government Agenda For 2026The government has pledged to take action to reverse declining foster carer numbers in the UK, according to Foster Carer Recruitment Top of Government Agenda For 2026
Orr Medical – Celebrating 15 Years in BusinessWe’re delighted to share with you that 2025 marks Orr Medical’s 15th year! To celebrate, we’re taking a Orr Medical – Celebrating 15 Years in Business
How Can Orr Medical Help Your Fostering Agency?With 32,270 children entering the care system in England between 2024 and 2025, the vital work of fostering How Can Orr Medical Help Your Fostering Agency?
Fostering in England Statistics For 2024/2025Last week, the government released its accredited official statistics for Fostering in England from the 1st of April Fostering in England Statistics For 2024/2025
World Adoption Day 2025The 9th of November is World Adoption Day 2025. To mark the occasion, we’re taking a look at World Adoption Day 2025
Adopting Again? The Process For Approved AdoptersIf you’re thinking of adopting again, you’re probably wondering how the process differs from the first time around. Adopting Again? The Process For Approved Adopters
Smoking & Fostering: What Potential Foster Carers Need to KnowIf you’re thinking of fostering, you may be wondering what are the rules and guidance around smoking and Smoking & Fostering: What Potential Foster Carers Need to Know
Mental Health, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Foster CareChildren in the UK who are in foster care experience mental health difficulties at significantly higher rates than Mental Health, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Foster Care
Temporary Medical Adviser Cover For Fostering and Adoption AgenciesTemporary medical adviser services are a way of ensuring that your agency is able to continue working seamlessly Temporary Medical Adviser Cover For Fostering and Adoption Agencies
Getting Ready to Foster – What to ConsiderDeciding to foster is a big decision, and there's a lot to think about beyond simply wanting to Getting Ready to Foster – What to Consider
Staying Well During Back to School SeasonFor many families, September means a return to school and nursery. Unfortunately, the beginning of a new term Staying Well During Back to School Season
Getting Ready to Adopt – What to ConsiderDeciding to adopt is a life-changing decision. There’s so much to think about, including practicalities, such as getting Getting Ready to Adopt – What to Consider
Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Foster CareChildren in the United Kingdom who are in Foster Care experience significantly higher rates of mental health difficulties Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Foster Care
Government Pledges Support to Recruit and Train More Foster CarersIn its 2025 Spring Statement, the UK government pledged support to recruit and train more foster carers. Let’s Government Pledges Support to Recruit and Train More Foster Carers
Family Days Out for Fostered and Adopted ChildrenThe summer holidays are just around the corner, and for many families that means planning ways to keep Family Days Out for Fostered and Adopted Children
How Medical Advisors Support Fostering PanelsFostering panels are an essential part of the fostering assessment process, and help to ensure that vulnerable children How Medical Advisors Support Fostering Panels
The Role of GPs in Fostering and Adoption MedicalsGeneral Practitioners (GPs) are uniquely placed to play a significant role in the fostering and adoption processes. Not The Role of GPs in Fostering and Adoption Medicals
Common Health Concerns Addressed in Fostering AssessmentsFostering medical assessments are an essential part of the fostering process. A thorough medical assessment ensures that potential Common Health Concerns Addressed in Fostering Assessments
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025Led by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in May each year. The campaign Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Understanding the Medical Assessment Process in Fostering and AdoptionIf you’re applying to foster or adopt, it’s important that you understand the medical assessment process involved. In Understanding the Medical Assessment Process in Fostering and Adoption
World Health Day 2025, Healthy Beginnings and Hopeful FuturesWorld Health Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1948.This day, World Health Day 2025, Healthy Beginnings and Hopeful Futures
The Role of a Medical Adviser in Fostering & AdoptionWhen it comes to fostering and adoption, ensuring that prospective carers and adopters are in good health is The Role of a Medical Adviser in Fostering & Adoption
From Foster Carer to Shared Lives CarerIn this latest blog Carolyn Moody MBE talks about her lifetime of experience as a foster carer and From Foster Carer to Shared Lives Carer
Shared Lives, Fostering for Adults, A Guide to Becoming a CarerShared Lives, Fostering, But for Adults Shared lives is the name given to the type of fostering where Shared Lives, Fostering for Adults, A Guide to Becoming a Carer
Obesity and Its Relevance in Adoption and Fostering AssessmentsObesity is a growing public health issue that sometimes raises questions in fostering and adoption assessments. How much Obesity and Its Relevance in Adoption and Fostering Assessments
Alcohol and Drugs, Their Effects on Health and ParentingAlcohol and drug use are significant factors in Fostering and Adoption Medical Assessments. Their impact extends beyond immediate health Alcohol and Drugs, Their Effects on Health and Parenting
Vaping and Its Implications in Fostering and Adoption Medicals and AssessmentsVaping has rapidly gained popularity as an alternative to smoking. While it is often marketed as safer than Vaping and Its Implications in Fostering and Adoption Medicals and Assessments
Why Medical Assessments Are Important in Fostering, Adoption, and Special GuardianshipWhen considering fostering, adoption, or special guardianship, prospective carers often face a range of assessments to ensure they Why Medical Assessments Are Important in Fostering, Adoption, and Special Guardianship
Understanding the Differences Between Fostering, Adoption, and Special Guardianship in the UKWhen children are unable to live with their birth parents, several legal options exist to ensure they receive Understanding the Differences Between Fostering, Adoption, and Special Guardianship in the UK
Why Is an Assessment Needed for Kinship Foster Care?Fostering, even within the family, is a legal responsibility. When you foster a child, you are agreeing to Why Is an Assessment Needed for Kinship Foster Care?
The Shift from Mainstream Foster Carers to Family Placements in the UKIn recent years, there has been a significant shift in the UK’s approach to fostering, with a growing The Shift from Mainstream Foster Carers to Family Placements in the UK
Protecting Foster and Adopted Children from Second-Hand SmokeBecoming a foster carer or adopter is a profound way to positively impact a child’s life. Yet, providing Protecting Foster and Adopted Children from Second-Hand Smoke
