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
Kate and Harry’s story
Kate tells her story about Harry’s cleft diagnosis and how CLAPA’s support was so invaluable she became one of our volunteers.
Rich’s story
Firefighter Rich recently shared his story of growing up with a cleft in CLAPA’s latest Cleft Youth Magazine.
Maddie’s story
Maddie tells her story of dealing with bullies and learning to love her authentic self.