Billy’s story
Billy tells his story of growing up in the 90s with cleft, and finding CLAPA as an adult.
News and Stories
Read news, stories and updates from CLAPA and the UK's cleft community.
Megan’s story
Megan has a unique place in CLAPA’s rebranding story – as both a member of the creative brand team and our own community.
Kazzi’s story
Kazzi talks about growing up with a cleft - after being adopted from Mother Teresa's orphanage in Calcutta - and finding CLAPA.
Zoe’s action helps cleft representation on online game
After searching on an online game for a mouth that matched her own, ten-year-old Zoe and mum Shelley wrote to the company requesting a cleft lip option – and they swiftly obliged.
Connor talks dancing, cleft, and Strictly
Connor founded Adore Dance London in 2021. He spoke to CLAPA about dancing, cleft, and Strictly Come Dancing.
Baby Finn’s moment of fame in advertising campaign
Next time you’re out shopping look up at the video boards and you might just see one of our CLAPA community babies advertising Pampers nappies.
Barry’s Story
Barry Jones, an adult born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, has shared his story with the CLAPA community to inspire others to gain confidence in sharing theirs.