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Community

Over 20,000 parents, patients and health professionals
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Support

A network of trained volunteers around the UK
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Information

Unique information in the right place at the right time

Events for everyone

Find your cleft community at one of CLAPA's regular online events

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Campaign: End the Cleft Dental Crisis

Sign our petition to guarantee NHS dental care for everyone born with a cleft in the UK.

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Need to talk?

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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In your area

Find cleft services, events and support near you

Online Events

CLAPA’s events are a way to help you connect, share experiences, and find support and information. They are open to people affected by cleft living in the United Kingdom.

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Latest news & events

  • Iron Man inspiration to get fit this January

    For those of us struggling to maintain new year fitness goals this month, here’s some inspiration from CLAPA Dad Ben… Two Januarys ago, Ben started running - and participated in his first Ironman triathlon last September, raising more than £3,300 for CLAPA.

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