Naz’s story
Naz shares how joining CLAPA has made a huge difference to her confidence.
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.
CRANE 2025 Annual Report: Summary for the cleft community
The Cleft Registry and Audit NEtwork (CRANE) is a national database that collects information about children born with cleft lip and/or palate across the UK.
Fiona’s Story
“When they look in my mouth, I usually get the wide-eyed look of horror and sharp intake of breath. And then they say, ‘you're a complicated case’.”
Bronwen’s Story
Bronwen, an adult born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, shared her story with CLAPA.
Meet Andrew, CLAPA Peer Supporter
Peer supporter Andrew was born with a cleft lip and palate. He’s now trained to help others through our peer support service to talk through issues and experiences of living with cleft as an adult.
Counselling with CLAPA
Many people affected by cleft say it has an impact on their mental health. For those struggling in the CLAPA community help is at hand with a free counselling service.
CLAPA Launches new Cleft++ Mentoring Service
Cleft++ Mentoring Service aims to support young people born with a cleft in this new and exciting project.
This page explains how the project came about and what the name means to us.
Treatment Decision Making in Adults with Cleft
CLAPA's 'Whole of Life' Survey in 2018 was a comprehensive questionnaire for adults in the UK born with a cleft. This research paper looks at the responses people gave about their experiences with surgical, dental and psychological treatment. This paper was first published in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).
Interpersonal Relationships in Adults with Cleft
CLAPA's 'Whole of Life' Survey in 2018 was a comprehensive questionnaire for adults in the UK born with a cleft. This research paper looks at the responses people gave about their experiences with interpersonal relationships, including family and romantic relationships. This paper was first published in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).
Emotional Wellbeing in Adults Born with a Cleft
CLAPA's 'Whole of Life' Survey in 2018 was a comprehensive questionnaire for adults in the UK born with a cleft. This research paper looks at the responses people gave about their emotional wellbeing. This paper was first published in the Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal (CPCJ).