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NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England: fit for the future
The 10 Year Health Plan is part of the government’s health mission to build a health service fit for the

Maggie Haynes – Patient Story
Can you remember what you were doing 10 years ago in January 2007? Well I certainly can; I was organising

Carolyn Harrison – Patient & OPA Ambassador
Listen to Carolyn’s inspiring journey with oesophageal cancer, and her ongoing dedication in supporting others as an OPA Ambassador.

Implantica announces successful UK RefluxStop™ Users Meeting
This meeting addressed growing demand after the final and positive UK NICE recommendations on use of RefluxStop in NHS public

Paul Scott is hiking 60 miles for his 60th!
Read Paul’s Story here- “Hello This June 24th it will be 5 years to the day that I started on

Ray Clark’s Band Appeal 2025
We are incredibly grateful to Ray for supporting the OPA Cancer Charity by organising another fantastic fundraising event, the Band

FREE 4 Day Will Challenge
This Will Challenge is brought to you by Emma Gray at Rainbow Hunting. Emma’s Story When my husband Simon was

FREE Fatigue & Sleep Workshop
This workshop is being held at Hope Community Church, Deveron Way, Hinckley, LE10 0XD on Tuesday 10th June 2025 @

Pamela is taking on five races for the OPA!
A huge thank you to Pamela who is taking on five races, in memory of her partner Ewan, to raise

You’re Invited: Join us for the next OPA London Meeting
Dear Friends, We’re delighted to share news of the upcoming OPA Meeting. Mark your calendars for Saturday, 7th June, 2025,
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