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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'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.

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  • 5 Jul 2020 22:43 - 5 Jul 2020 22:43

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  • 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.

  • Research Summary: Emotional Wellbeing in Adults Born with a Cleft

    CLAPA's 'Whole of Life' survey in 2018 asked adults born with a cleft from all over the UK about their experiences, including their emotional wellbeing. This paper looks at the results of this survey in detail and considers what they might mean for the future of our community.

  • 5 Jul 2020 22:43 - 5 Jul 2020 22:43

  • 5 Jul 2020 22:43 - 5 Jul 2020 22:43

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