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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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Join CLAPA’s big, festive Jumpathon!

Starting today, Monday 30th November, you're invited to #JumpForCLAPA in our week-long Jumpathon! It's the perfect way to raise awareness of cleft and support our work while having fun and spreading festive joy.
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CLAPA in Lockdown: 6 Months On

6 months on from lockdown, we look back at what we've achieved thanks to the support of our incredible CLAPA Community.
Research Opportunity: Parents of babies born in lockdown

Was your baby born with a cleft lip in the period just before or during the UK Lockdown? Researchers at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) would like to hear from you!
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