One of the causes of GORD is a weak muscle in the oesophagus called the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS). More information on GORD and the Awareness Week can be found... read more →
GORD affects 1 in 7 adults in the UK. More information on GORD and the Awareness Week can be found here - GORD Awareness Week 2021 - The OPA
Symptoms of GORD may include: Regurgitation Asthma Hoarseness Bad Breath Difficulty Swallowing Chest Pain Sore Throat Cough Heartburn More information on GORD and the Awareness Week can be found here... read more →
The three possible complications of Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease are: Oesophagitis Barrett's Oesophagus Stricture More information on GORD and the Awareness Week can be found here - GORD Awareness Week 2021... read more →
GORD Awareness Week 2021 22nd - 28th November The OPA will be raising awareness of Reflux Disease and sharing a range of information and resources to help more people:... read more →
Christmas is approaching and we have six new Christmas card designs for you to send to your loved ones. In a range of different styles and colours, we are sure... read more →
"Derby Homes are pleased to announce that The Oesophageal Patients Association as our new Charity of the Year. The OPA has led the fight against oesophageal and gastric cancers for over 30 years. Their purpose is... read more →
The National Oesphago-Gastric Cancer, which aims to evaluate the quality of care received by patients with oesophago-gastric (OG) cancer in England and Wales, has published a short report on the... read more →
Christmas is just round the corner, send your season's greetings to friends and family with our selected clearance Christmas cards. Hurry! - whilst stocks last. All prices include postage &... read more →
Click here to support Siobhan Nugent in the London Marathon 2021. Tribute to Steve Hamper, 1965 - 2020 (muchloved.com) Siobhan's Story I will be running in memory of Steve Hamper,... read more →
Click here to support Francesca Malanga in the London Marathon 2021. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/francesca-malanga3 Francesca's Story On the 27th of August our family lost Claudio, he was a special member of the... read more →
Click here to support Sarah Parks in the London Marathon 2021. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=DoingitforDad&pageUrl=1 Sarah's Story On Sunday 3rd October 2021 I will be taking part in the Virtual London Marathon in... read more →
