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Ceri’s Story
At the end of last year, my partner Neil and I, went travelling around S America for over 4 months

Manchester Royal Infirmary Fundraiser
Please help us to achieve our goal by donating whatever you can, or even calling up to the ward…

Football match leaves a sweet taste in the mouth
Swizzel whistles were given out both as a sweet treat and to spread the message of the OPA Ref-Lux campaign…

OPA Christmas Newsletter
Welcome to the Christmas 2017 edition of the OPA Newsletter which we hope you will enjoy reading.

Autumn 2017 Support Meeting in Birmingham
Our next get together is at OUR NEW VENUE The MacDonald Burlington Hotel, Burlington Arcade…

Neil swims to raise money for the OPA
Neilhas raised over £5000 for the OPA already after his wife, Ceri, was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer…

Our new HQ opened by Fiona Wade
Fiona said: “I was honoured to be asked to open these new offices and to continue to support the work of the OPA…

Market Research Around Dysphagia
Are you suffering from Dysphagia and interested in taking part in market research?

Travel insurance this holiday season
There’s a great article on the Macmillan website with lots of comments from people who are often best placed to make recommendations…

Gloria Hunniford gives to the OPA
Gloria Hunniford has sent the OPA a donation in memory of her beautiful daughter…
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