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2019 Strictly Star wears Fiona Wade Appeal Wristband!
One of the current Strictly Celebrities, Catherine Tyldesley, wearing the OPA…

Institute of Fundraising Compliance
Are you up to date with IOF Compliance? Read all about it – https://www.opa.org.uk/fundraising.html…

New Fundraising Guidance – October 2019
The new Code of Fundraising Practice came into effect in October 2019. The changes are designed to…

Maggie’s Glasgow information evening – 26th October
Do you want to know more about oesophageal cancer and developments in treatment?

St George’s develops UK first anti-reflux surgery service
Surgeons at St George’s carried out a new endoscopic treatment for acid reflux, called Stretta, for the first time in October…

The Difference Between Chemo and Radiation
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, it’s normal to have many thoughts running through your head…

Ray Clark OPA Fundraising Event – Band Appeal 2 YouTube Video
Watch the highlights of the Band Appeal 2 event…

GERD Grocery Shopping List
One way to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is through changes in diet…

SIBO: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Millions of people suffer from gastro…

Guildford Meeting – 29th August 2019
This meeting will be held at the Conference Centre, Holiday Inn Hotel, Egerton Road, Guildford…
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