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Join Our Barrett’s Oesophagus Community
We’ve recently launched our HealthUnlocked page for people affected by Barrett’s oesophagus. Our aim is to build a supportive community

Acid Reflux – quench the fire
Part three Certain foods can also cause your LOS valve to open. These include chocolate, coffee and alcohol, as well

Acid Reflux – quench the fire
Part Two Your stomach naturally curves off to the left-hand side. That means if you lie down on your right,

Acid reflux – quench the fire (five part series)
Part One Heartburn is well annoying, and always strikes at the worst possible times, right after a good meal, when

Could You Take Part in a National Medical Nutrition Campaign?
Hello everyone We have been contacted by Real People Casting, who are currently casting for a new campaign for Medical

Carefree Annual Short Breaks for all Carers
Time and space to look after your wellbeing. With Carefree, full-time unpaid carers can take an annual short break in

Gastric Cancer Patients – Tell your Story
We have been invited to attend a meeting in London with a company that is keen to learn more about

Emma Gray – Support Meeting Video
At our most recent London meeting on 19th June 2026, we were joined by guest speaker Emma Gray – a

Going on Holiday This Year? Don’t Forget Your OPA Restaurant & Toilet Cards!
If you’re planning a holiday or trip abroad this year, a little preparation can help make your travels less stressful.

Celebrating the Life of Our Founder, David Kirby OBE
Following the sad news of our founder’s passing, David’s family have kindly asked us at OPA Cancer Charity to share the
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