News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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Research | Research Advertisements |
Online Mindful Parenting Study
Cardiff University is looking for parents or carers of children aged 4-16 years and living with a visible difference.
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Adult Stories | Children & Young People's Stories |
Claudia’s Story
My name is Claudia, and I am 20 years old; I was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate. I was discharged from cleft treatment during the pandemic and re-admitted a year later for another surgery. But being discharged was such a weird time in my life, and I was not sure how to feel.
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Parent Stories |
Ellie’s Story
Phoebe was born with a complete unilateral cleft lip, cleft palate, and alveolar gum notch. We received Phoebe's diagnosis, as many do, at our 20-week scan.
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Fundraising: Community | Fundraising: Corporate |
Vote for Us!
Vote for CLAPA in November’s Discount Promo Codes poll to help us build a brighter future for people affected by cleft in the United Kingdom.
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Updates from CLAPA |
Face-to-Face Family Day in Scotland
CLAPA is teaming up with three other charities to bring you this fun-filled Family Day, funded by the VTCT Foundation. Originally planned in 2020, we're delighted to announce a new date of Saturday, 25th March 2023.
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Research | Research Advertisements |
Interview Panel Invitation
The West Midlands Cleft Team are recruiting for a new Consultant Cleft Surgeon, and they would like your help in the interviews taking place on the morning of Wednesday, 9th November 2022. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a carousel panel as part of the interview process.
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Fundraising: Challenges | Fundraising: Community |
Halloween Activities
Halloween is the perfect opportunity to participate in frightfully good fundraising for CLAPA. Take some inspiration from our spooktacular ideas!
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Parent Stories | Your Stories |
Emma’s Story
Emma's son Bertie was born with a unilateral cleft lip and gum notch. She reflects on their journey from sharing Bertie's diagnosis with her wedding guests to adjusting to his new smile.
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Research | Research Advertisements |
New Opportunity: Digital Art Project
The pandemic affected how many of us connect, including communicating using technology and the internet more than ever. We invite you to share your experiences in an informal open discussion with others in the CLAPA community to learn from one another and contribute your voice to learning more widely.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges | Fundraising: Runs | Parent Stories |
Jamie’s Story
The news that our unborn child had a cleft lip and possibly a cleft palate was the scariest day of our pregnancy. We had no idea what it would mean for Charlie once he arrived in the world and the huge hurdles that might lie ahead.
