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COVID19: News from CLAPA

Learn about accessing CLAPA services remotely, and find the latest updates from the cleft world day-by-day during the coronavirus outbreak.

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CLAPA runs a variety of online events, from topic-focused coffee clubs to live Q&As to children's parties.

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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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Latest news & events

  • Resumption of Cleft Services

    The Cleft Development Group (CDG) has passed on the following statement for the UK cleft community on how the NHS plans to safely resume cleft services during the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Team CLAPA Comes Through!

    In the past few weeks we’ve been blown away by your support, your creativity, and your determination to keep this community alive. Here are just some of our wonderful fundraisers who rallied to join Team CLAPA in all sorts of innovative ways.

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