News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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Health Professionals | NHS Cleft Services |
Evenings of Evidence: Palate Examination
A free evening course for healthcare professionals which aims to give delegates the opportunity to discuss and get hands-on experience in applying the RCPCH best practice guide 'Palate examination: Identification of cleft palate in the newborn' which CLAPA was involved with.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges | Fundraising: Runs |
#FundraisingFriday: Nicola
Our wonderful fundraiser Nicola, took part in the world's biggest urban obstacle race and raised an incredible total of £3,165!
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Cycling | Fundraising: Runs |
#FundraisingFriday: Rosie Biggs and the Aberdovey Bike Ride
This #FundraisingFriday we’d like to say a BIG thank you to the Aberdovey Bike Ride for donating £3,400 to CLAPA, and to Rosie Biggs who has signed up to take on the London Marathon in aid of CLAPA.
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Adult Issues | Research Advertisements |
Research: How do people affected by Cleft lip or Palate adjust into adulthood?
Participants are wanted for a new study at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) which is looking to explore the psychological factors that contribute towards adjustment (good or bad) in adults born with a Cleft lip and/or Palate.
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CLAPA Appoints New CEO
CLAPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr David Stokes as its new Chief Executive, due to begin his new role on 3rd May 2016.
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Volunteering Opportunities |
Scotland Launch Event
Sunday 24th January saw the launch of our Scotland Regional Coordinator Project in Albert Halls, Stirling.
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NHS Cleft Services | Scotland Surgical Services Review |
Changes to Cleft Services in Scotland – Consultation now OPEN until 11th May
A proposed change will see Scottish Cleft Surgical Services being delivered from a single site in Glasgow. Until 11th May, you have the chance to comment on these changes and ensure your voice is heard.
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Fundraising: Challenges | Fundraising: Runs |
#FundraisingFriday: Challenges
We’re really excited to have four people signed up for the London to Brighton challenge this May, on behalf of CLAPA. Do you fancy taking on the 100km route too? Or maybe one of the world's greatest road race routes might be more your thing?
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Sussex Branch |
Sussex Branch needs YOU
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Branch Chair and fund raiser to join us and would love to hear from you, plus other members.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Community | Fundraising: Runs |
#FundraisingFriday: Annabel and Jessica, and Emma
Welcome to our first #FundraisingFriday! This is a chance for us to celebrate CLAPA’s incredible fundraisers! For our very first #FundraisingFriday post we’d love to introduce you to Emma who will be running the London Marathon this April and twins Annabel and Jessica, aged five, who are already budding fundraising entrepreneurs.
