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.
News and Stories
Read news and stories from CLAPA and the UK's cleft community, and find opportunities to get involved.
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.