News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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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.
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Volunteering Stories | Your Stories |
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2018
As Volunteers' Week 2018 comes to an end, we wanted to say a huge thank you to all of CLAPA's amazing volunteers for your continued dedication and support.
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Adult Stories | Your Stories |
Stavroulla’s Story
"Why does your lip have a funny shape?" The question got me thinking, mostly about my smile and myself. I found it intriguing how a child’s brain works, as there’s no filter. Of course the question took me aback, but I simply answered as best I could with a reply of ‘everyone is born differently, these differences are what makes us unique and special’.
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Parent Stories | Your Stories |
Jemma and Casper’s Story
As Caspar's first birthday approaches, Jemma reflects on the past year, and on her and Casper's journey ahead.
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Adult Stories | Your Stories |
Paul’s Story
Now as an adult I can go a couple of years without even giving my cleft a passing thought. Yes, it is a part of who I am - but only a small part. I am a person with a cleft lip. But I am also a person with two amazing children. I am also a person who cycles, who plays badminton, who develops websites, who is very tall, who is an only child, who sings in a choir. No one thing defines me.
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Research Advertisements | Siblings |
Survey for 10-25 Year Olds Without a Cleft
Get your family and friends involved with cleft research by passing on this 10 minute questionnaire for 10-25 year olds.
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CLAPA is the Asian Voice Charity of the Year
CLAPA were delighted to be invited along to celebrate the Asian Voice Charity Awards 2018's as a nominee for their Charity of the Year Award. With our fellow nominees a range of impressive charities with admirable causes and we were deeply honoured to win this year's award.
