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

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World Smile Day

At CLAPA we believe every smile tells a story. Help us make the most of this year’s World Smile Day to help celebrate and support our vital work in the UK Cleft Community.

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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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Latest news & events

  • #PortraitPositive: Beth & Olivia’s Stories

    Portrait Positive is a groundbreaking project to challenge ideas of beauty. 16 models with a visible difference, including several born with a cleft, had their portraits taken by world-renown photographer Rankin and were featured on Steven Tai's catwalk for London Fashion Week 2018.

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  • CLAPA kent Quiz Night

    CLAPA kent Quiz Night

    28 Sep 2018 19:30 - 28 Sep 2018 22:30

    Please join us for an evening of fun at our third quiz night.

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  • CLAPA’s Services in Scotland: An Update

    The funding for the current Scotland Regional Coordinator Project is coming to an end. Read on to find out how CLAPA plans to keep people affected by cleft in Scotland supported and connected as we move forward.

  • An Emergency Appeal to the Cleft Community

    CLAPA’s funding has been cut, and some services are at serious risk of closure. We urgently need your help to make sure this doesn’t happen.

  • Happy Faces Glasgow at Sporty Kids

    29 Sep 2018 12:00 - 29 Sep 2018 13:45

    Happy Faces Glasgow at Sporty Kids

    Join CLAPA's Glasgow Happy Faces group for an afternoon of soft play and making friends.

  • Conkers, Derbyshire Adventure Day for young people!

    30 Sep 2018 10:00 - 30 Sep 2018 16:00

    Conkers, Derbyshire Adventure Day for young people!

    Join us at Conkers for a day of low ropes, go karting, team challenges, a 4D cinema and more! The day is open to young people affected by cleft aged 8 to 15.

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