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News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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CLAPA Blogs | Mental Health | Research |
What we learned from the Appearance Matters 8 Conference
The Appearance Matters 8 Conference took place in June, featuring talks and workshops on everything from body image to dealing with a cleft diagnosis. Here, CLAPA's Adult Services Coordinator reflects on some of the lessons learned.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges |
#FundraisingFriday: Amegreen Complex Homecare
Amegreen Complex Homecare is a care company in Aylesbury that decided to do something specia in in aid of CLAPA.
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Parent Stories | Young People | Your Stories |
Ben’s Story
Ben's dad, Mark, got in touch with CLAPA to share how proud he is of his son, who was born with a cleft lip and palate in 2001.
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Parent Stories | Your Stories |
“Sometimes it is just nice to know you are not alone.”
One mum got in touch with CLAPA to share the story of her and her baby's diagnosis, and to highlight the importance of knowing you're not alone when you or a loved one is affected by cleft.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges |
#FundraisingFriday: Harry’s Hairy Hikers
'Harry's Hairy Hikers' got in touch to tell us why they were so keen to fundraise for CLAPA.
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Adult Stories | Your Stories |
Rebecca’s Story
Rebecca got in touch with CLAPA to share her experience of growing up with a cleft palate, which was undiagnosed until she was 3 years old.
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Children & Young People's Stories | Parent Stories | Your Stories |
Laura’s Story
As her son approaches his teens, Laura remembers her pregnancy and looks back on some of the challenges he has faced and considers what's still to come.
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Parent Stories | Your Stories |
Fliss’ Story
Following the birth of her wonderful little boy, Fliss wrote an open letter to share though CLAPA, to help other expectant parents feel supported and reassured.
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Parent Stories | Your Stories |
Becky and George’s Story
Our beautiful Lottie was diagnosed with a bilateral cleft lip and palate at our 20 week scan. This was a huge shock for both me and George, as this wasn't something we ever thought about or expected to hear. From that day on, we received loads of support and help from family and friends, and also from CLAPA through all the information they share and through other families' experiences and stories.
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Parent Stories | Your Stories |
Emma and Pip’s Story
For me personally, CLAPA helped me face my fears. The reassurance from other mummies that had been through exactly what I was experiencing helped me to deal with so many different emotions that were spinning around in my head - Was it my fault? Had I harmed my unborn baby? What had I done wrong? How could I have changed this? Would I be able to cope? Would we bond? - The list was endless.
