News

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Research |

Early Career Researcher’s Meeting

17 Dec 2015

The Cleft and Craniofacial Conditions Clinical Studies Group warmly invites you to an ‘Early Career Researcher’s meeting’ for cleft and craniofacial health professionals looking to get involved with research.

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Adult Issues | Appearance | Parents | Research | Young People |

Appearance Matters 7

16 Dec 2015

Researchers at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) at the University of the West of England are organising Appearance Matters 7, a leading national conference focusing on appearance.

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Scotland Surgical Services Review |

Changes to Cleft Surgical Services in Scotland

14 Dec 2015

A review is being conducted of cleft surgical services in Scotland. The current recommendation is for all surgical services to be moved to a single site in Glasgow.

East Midlands Branch – information evening

9 Dec 2015

Interested in being part of a new CLAPA Branch in the region, to raise awareness, support local families and organise events and activities for others affected by cleft? We would love to hear from you!

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Volunteering Opportunities |

East of England Volunteer Open and Induction Days 2016

4 Dec 2015

Dates for your diary 2016 - Volunteer opportunities with the Cleft Lip and Palate Association

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Volunteering Stories |

Volunteer Awards 2015: The Winners!

25 Nov 2015

As a small charity, CLAPA is hugely grateful to all of our amazing volunteers for their support and for the second year running we were delighted to hold our Volunteer Awards to formally recognise the contribution made by our volunteers all around the UK.

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Children & Young People's Stories | Orthognathic (jaw) Surgery | Your Stories |

My Summer of Fun…aka Jaw Surgery!

18 Nov 2015

Right, so on 12th July 2013 I had jaw (orthognatic) surgery as my bottom jaw was further forward than my top; creating an underbite which I have been unhappy with since before I can remember. I was excited, but extremely apprehensive, for the surgery because it is known to be a pretty big one which casues quite a lot of pain and discomfort.

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Children & Young People's Stories | Volunteering Stories | Your Stories |

My Volunteer Story: Danielle

18 Nov 2015

My name is Danielle Keohane and I was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. Sounds like a confession I suppose! I'm not going to pretend I'm completely happy and proud of my cleft, but I'm no longer shamed of it, which has got to be a good thing!