Wherever you are in your cleft journey, you’re not alone.
CLAPA is here to support, celebrate and champion the UK’s cleft community at every stage.
We have dedicated support services and community for parents and families, teenagers and young people, and adults born with a cleft.
We also have information for professionals looking to refer people to our services, and for cleft researchers hoping to connect with the UK cleft community.
Need to talk?
CLAPA has trained volunteers who would be happy to share their experiences and support you one-on-one.
Get in touch today to be matched up with another UK parent, carer, or adult born with a cleft.
Your stories
Billy’s story
Billy tells his story of growing up in the 90s with cleft, and finding CLAPA as an adult.
Kevin, Sanjana and Arin’s story
Kevin and Sanjana share their journey from finding out their son Arin would be born with a cleft.
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.