This year, 1,200 babies will be born with a cleft in the United Kingdom.

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Adults Mini-Conference 2017

Join us in London on Saturday 8th July for a full day of talks and discussions around the issues affecting adults born with a cleft. Places are limited, so sign up quick!

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What is a cleft? Why did it happen to my child? Will my child be okay? Find comprehensive information here.

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CLAPA's Parent & Peer Supporters are trained volunteers who can help you talk through any problems, worries or questions you have about cleft lip and palate. Get in touch today.

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  • Isaac’s Story

    Isaac arrived on 19th October 2008, a week late, but we seemed to have a healthy first child. Everything was new to us; breastfeeding, sleeping (or lack of), settling him. We left hospital assuming everything was fine. I wanted to feed him myself, however when we got home the problems started.

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  • Happy Faces GLASGOW - JUNE meet up

    Happy Faces GLASGOW - JUNE meet up

    25 Jun 2017 11:00 - 25 Jun 2017 13:00

    Come and join us at Wonderworld Soft Play, Glasgow, for a fun filled Happy Faces Glasgow meeting on Sunday 25th June 2017 at 11am.

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  • Become a CLAPA Helper

    Would you like to help out at CLAPA, but aren’t sure how much time you can commit? Do you want to learn more about the charity sector and get valuable experience for your CV? Sign up today to join our bank of CLAPA Helpers, and get alerted about casual volunteering opportunities that suit YOU!

  • Awareness Week 2017 – What Have We Been Up To?

    As Awareness Week 2017 draws to a close, we look back on some of this week's highlights and how we'll be taking this forward throughout the next year.

  • Bocketts Farm Summer Family Fun Day

    2 Jul 2017 10:30 - 2 Jul 2017 15:00

    Bocketts Farm Summer Family Fun Day

    Our annual summer fun day at Bocketts Farm is a great opportunity to meet other families affected by cleft in the South London and Surrey area, while having a fantastic day out on the farm.

  • CLAPA Adults Conference

    8 Jul 2017 10:30 - 8 Jul 2017 17:00

    CLAPA Adults Conference

    Join us in London for a day of talks, workshops and discussions around adults born with a cleft lip and/or palate.

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