Open to adults born with a cleft, and parents, carers and grandparents of children born with a cleft.
Date: Saturday 14th November 2026, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Location: CLAPA’s Office (244-254 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9DA)
Closing date for expressing interest: Sunday 4th October 2026
It’s not often we can come together in person as a whole community to share experiences, knowledge and skills and plan for what comes next. Join us on Saturday 14th November 2026 from 9.30am to 4pm, at our office in East London, for an interactive day of connection, planning and building together. Whether you’re new to CLAPA or have been part of our community for years, this day is all about us and our thoughts, visions and practical ideas for CLAPA services and how we support each other. Everyone will have a chance to lead, get involved, share a meal and participate throughout the day, so that all the different experiences of cleft are represented.
The future of cleft will be different for different people and communities across the UK. On the day we’d love to make sure people from all the different backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles feel welcome and able to share in ways that feel comfortable to them. To help us do that, we’ve given you the option of this form to share a little about your identity and your community, to help us to make sure that diversity is there on the day.
By completing this form, you are informing us of your interest in attending the event. If more than one of you in your family are interested in joining this event, please fill out one form per person. Please note that this event will not be appropriate for children to attend. We are expecting a high level of interest in this event however we are limited to a maximum of 30 places.
We are able to cover travel costs up to a maximum of £100 per person. You can read our Travel Expenses Policy here. Lunch and light refreshments will also be provided on the day. Please note however that we are unable to provide funding for any overnight accommodation.
The closing date for expressing your interest will be midnight on Sunday 4th October.
If you have any issues with this form or questions about the event, please email [email protected].