{"id":19261,"date":"2021-08-04T11:10:36","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T10:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opa.org.uk\/?page_id=19261"},"modified":"2023-12-08T11:31:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T11:31:37","slug":"support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/opa-old.voidappsdev.uk\/?page_id=19261","title":{"rendered":"Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]We make no charge to patients or their families for any support and advice provided. The OPA can only maintain its vital service through Trust donations and other fundraising activities generated by the community it serves.<\/p>\n<p>It costs the OPA substantial funds to keep vital services running, providing advice, support and practical help.<\/p>\n<h3>Cancer Support Helpline<\/h3>\n<p><strong>0121 704 9860<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our Helpline \u2013 9.00 am \u2013 16.00 pm Monday to Friday (24 hour answering machine).<\/p>\n<p>If you have a query about oesophageal or gastric cancer, Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, or maybe you just want to talk through any concerns; our friendly staff are only at the end of a telephone line. You can talk in complete confidence.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Email Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer to send an email, our email address is &#8211;<strong><a href=\"mailto:enquiries@opa.org.uk\"> enquiries@opa.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have an enquiry regarding fundraising or events, our email address is \u2013\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:charity@opa.org.uk\">charity@opa.org.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or to view information on the website \u2013<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opa.org.uk\/fundraising.html\">https:\/\/www.opa.org.uk\/fundraising.html<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Post<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer to send a letter for your queries, our address is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>OPA<br \/>\nUnit 4<br \/>\nBordesley Hall Farm Barns<br \/>\nStorrage Lane<br \/>\nAlvechurch<br \/>\nBirmingham<br \/>\nB48 7ES<\/p>\n<h3>Support Nationwide<\/h3>\n<p>For more than three decades, the OPA has fought against oesophageal and gastric cancers, raising awareness, supporting patients, caregivers and their families. Whether you are in the early stages or further along in your journey, the OPA is dedicated to offering support and guidance throughout the UK and overseas.<\/p>\n<h3>OPA Meetings<\/h3>\n<p>By sharing experiences and discussing our issues and problems, we are often able to help each other overcome areas of common concern.<\/p>\n<p>The OPA&#8217;s aim is to help new patients, families and carers to cope with difficulties arising as a result of treatment, giving support and encouraging patients to achieve a good quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Look out for notifications for our OPA Meetings which are sent out electronically, if you would like to receive details, register here &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/opa.org.uk\/register\/\">Receive Communications &#8211; The OPA<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Independent OG Support Groups<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"k3WhcyHqwD\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/opa.org.uk\/group-locations\/\">Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer Meeting Groups<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer Meeting Groups&#8221; &#8212; The OPA\" src=\"https:\/\/opa.org.uk\/group-locations\/embed\/#?secret=k3WhcyHqwD\" data-secret=\"k3WhcyHqwD\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>One to One Support<\/h3>\n<p>From personal experience, we know that the first few weeks and months before and after treatment can be challenging.<\/p>\n<p>Most patients find it helpful and encouraging to talk to someone who has experienced similar symptoms and has undergone the same course(s) of treatment. Our patient buddies are on hand and willing to offer you support, encouragement and reassurance.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst The OPA does not offer counselling or medical advice, we offer general guidance and suggestions based on our own experiences. From questions to ask your GP, to tips on what to eat&#8230; plus a lot more.<\/p>\n<p>We will be happy to put you in touch with someone to talk to via a Zoom appointment or over the telephone. Please contact our Cancer Support Helpline on:- 0121 704 9860 or by email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@opa.org.uk\">enquiries@opa.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Booklets and Leaflets<\/h3>\n<p>We produce many thousands of our booklets and leaflets as a valuable reference,\u00a0<strong>free\u00a0<\/strong>of charge, to many organisations, patients, carergivers and their families. We would be grateful for any donations you could make so we can continue to help those who need it. <a href=\"https:\/\/opa.org.uk\/donations\/\">Ways to Donate \u2013 The OPA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whether you have had surgery or not our medically approved booklets are available at no cost.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"rGlY6JVyIH\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/opa.org.uk\/downloads\/\">Downloads<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Downloads&#8221; &#8212; The OPA\" src=\"https:\/\/opa.org.uk\/downloads\/embed\/#?secret=rGlY6JVyIH\" data-secret=\"rGlY6JVyIH\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Dual Purpose Cards<\/h3>\n<p>Dual Purpose cards asking for a small portion of food due to a medical condition are available in English, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on our dual purpose cards <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/opa.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/food_portionstoilet_en1.pdf\">download from our Download Page<\/a>\u00a0or go to the\u00a0<a href=\"\/product-category\/opa-literature\/\">OPA Shop<\/a>\u00a0to order hard copies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Newsletters<\/h3>\n<p>Sign up for our twice yearly Newsletter with articles of interest and latest news of treatments. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/newsletters\/\">Download and read our latest newsletters<\/a>.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text]We make no charge to patients or their families for any support and advice provided. The OPA can only maintain its vital service through Trust donations and other fundraising activities generated by the community it serves. It costs the OPA substantial funds to keep vital services running, providing advice, support and practical help. Cancer Support Helpline 0121 704 9860 Our Helpline \u2013 9.00 am \u2013 16.00 pm Monday to Friday (24 hour answering machine). If you have a query about oesophageal or gastric cancer, Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease, or maybe you just want to talk through any concerns; our friendly staff are only at the end of a telephone line. You can talk in complete confidence. 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