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OPA GORD Awareness

Acid Reflux (also called Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, or GORD) is caused by a weak muscle in your oesophagus called the Lower Oesophageal Sphincter...

Acid Reflux (also called Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, or GORD) is caused ...

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Radar Key

The National Key Scheme, sometimes known as the RADAR Scheme, was developed because some public toilets designed for disabled people had to be locked to...

The National Key Scheme, sometimes known as the RADAR Scheme, was developed beca...

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Dual Purpose Card

Recognising that after surgery for oesophageal or gastric cancer, patients often cannot eat full restaurant portions, OPA has devised a two sided card that can...

Recognising that after surgery for oesophageal or gastric cancer, patients often...

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OPA Leaflet

In this leaflet you will find information on Support Nationwide, One to one support, Group support and Additional support. You can order your copy here -...

In this leaflet you will find information on Support Nationwide, One to one supp...

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Notes for a Carer - Booklet

Caring for a cancer sufferer or survivor is not a time-limited commitment, for which patience, understanding, empathy and warmth are indispensable qualities...

Caring for a cancer sufferer or survivor is not a time-limited commitment, for w...

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The Patient's Pathway - Booklet

This gives a brief overview of the stages of pre-operative preparations following a diagnosis of oesophageal or gastric cancer, of the surgery itself, and of...

This gives a brief overview of the stages of pre-operative preparations followin...

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OPA Recipes for When Food is a Problem - Booklet

This is a book of recipes and food ideas for people who may need to put on weight, have difficulty in swallowing, or who are living with the after-effects of...

This is a book of recipes and food ideas for people who may need to put on weigh...

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Swallowing & Nutrition when it's difficult - Booklet

Possibly the greatest change to the lifestyle of the post-oesophagogastric surgery patient occurs with eating and digesting food. This booklet offers advice...

Possibly the greatest change to the lifestyle of the post-oesophagogastric surge...

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A guide to life after surgery - Booklet

This is the OPA’s most comprehensive overview of the surgical operation and the consequent life-altering pathway to the fullest recovery possible. Diagrams...

This is the OPA’s most comprehensive overview of the surgical operation and the ...

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Community Guidelines

Welcome to the OPA Carer’s online forum! We’re very glad you have chosen to be a part of The OPA Carer’s online forum. This is a community of people who know...

Welcome to the OPA Carer’s online forum! We’re very glad you have chosen to be...

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Introduce yourself!

Why not leave a short comment below and introduce yourselves. Give as much or as little information as you like. Feel free to ask your own questions here:...

Why not leave a short comment below and introduce yourselves. Give as much or a...

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Welcome to HealthUnlocked

We are the world’s largest online support network, connecting you to others with the same health needs and long-term conditions. Our network is made up of over...

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Posts - OPA Caregivers | HealthUnlocked

OPA Caregivers

All posts for November 2020

OPA GORD Awareness

Radar Key

Dual Purpose Card

OPA Leaflet

Notes for a Carer - Booklet

The Patient's Pathway - Booklet

OPA Recipes for When Food is a Problem - Booklet

Swallowing & Nutrition when it's difficult - Booklet

A guide to life after surgery - Booklet

Community Guidelines

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