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- The Tough Guy Race : 'Tough Guy' Tony tells his story of struggling through a gruelling assault course to win a medal for his son.
- Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week 2012 is Coming! : Whether you can commit a day or a few minutes, read on to see how you can help.
- Happy Faces Northampton : A Happy Faces support group is starting in Northampton.
- Katherine Smoker, CLAPA volunteer and supporter needs help with her dissertation project : "the quality of life of people who have a cleft lip"
Latest News:
Regional Coordinator Project Evaluation
Are you from the East of England?
The Centre for Appearance Research needs your help to evaluate the effect that the CLAPA Regional Coordinators Project has had on the support you receive.
If you are a person with a cleft, a parent of a child with a cleft or a healthcare professional working with patients with a cleft, please complete our short online survey
Survey ends January 31st - make your views heard!
Our Mission Statement
CLAPA is the representative organisation for all people with and affected by cleft lip and/or palate in the UK.
We provide support and information to new parents, specialized bottles and teats for babies, activities for children and young people, advice on accessing treatment for adults, and volunteering opportunities as individuals or through our branches. We work closely with the specialist cleft teams and generic health professionals to ensure that people receive the best possible care.
We offer free membership for anyone affected by or interested in cleft lip and palate.
Moved home? Changed your email address or telephone number?
Please remember to update your online Membership profile or you will not receive your CLAPA e-newletter or information on national and local events. Also, please remember to inform your Cleft Team as you may not receive appointment letters and information relating to the Cleft Service in your region.
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