Cleft Lip & Palate Association

Adult Issues | Research | Research Summaries |

Research Summary: Treatment Decision Making in Adults with Cleft

27 May 2021

This article summarises the results of a new paper on treatment decision making in adults who were born with a cleft, covering adults’ surgical experiences, feelings and concerns with dental care, desire for further treatment, and awareness of entitlement to NHS services.



Three girls stand next to each other and wear blue CLAPA t shirts while smiling at the camera.

Children & Young People's Stories | Fundraising Stories |

Lucy, Keira and Lily’s Presentation for CLAPA

20 May 2021

Lucy, Keira and Lily recently secured an incredible £3,000 grant for CLAPA after delivering a winning presentation for the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). Here, they tell us how their presentation went, and why they chose CLAPA!



Adult Stories | Children & Young People's Stories |

Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week 2021: Thank You!

16 May 2021

This Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week,



Research | Research Advertisements |

Research Opportunity: Experiences of Somali people with visible facial differences

13 May 2021

A new study is looking for Somali people with visible facial differences. Waxaan doonay inaanu was ogaano raad-reebka dadka Somalida ah ee wejigoodu duwanyahay



Research | Research Advertisements |

Research Opportunity: How has Adult Cleft Care Been Impacted by COVID-19?

11 May 2021

Are you an adult (16+) whose cleft care was impacted by COVID-19? The Centre for Appearance Research would love to hear about your experiences of treatment over the pandemic.



Research | Research Advertisements |

Research Opportunity: Ethical Decision-Making in Care During the Pandemic

10 May 2021

Parents, carers and grandparents involved with receiving care from maternity or children's surgery services during the pandemic are invited to take part in a focus group discussion about their perception of how services were organised and delivered.



Katie’s Story

7 May 2021

Katie is an artist who uses her skills to create portraits and start conversations about cleft. As part of this year's theme of 'celebrating difference', we spoke to Katie about the power of art in awareness-raising.

