Working to support, connect and empower everyone affected by cleft in the United Kingdom

community-icon

Community

Over 20,000 parents, patients and health professionals
community-icon

Support

A network of trained volunteers around the UK
community-icon

Information

Unique information in the right place at the right time

Take on a Challenge

Join #TeamCLAPA today to get your place on one of the many runs, cycles, swims and skydives taking place all over the UK!

Join Team CLAPA

Just had a diagnosis?

What is a cleft? Why did it happen to my child? Will my child be okay? Find comprehensive information here.

All your questions answered
speech-icon

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.

Find Support
speech-icon

In your area

Find cleft services, events and support near you

Join the CLAPA community

Join the UK's only charity dedicated to supporting people with and affected by cleft from infancy through to adulthood. Our Community is already over 20,000 people strong - add your voice!

Join our Community
A group of young people from CLAPA on an adventure holiday

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.

  • 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.

  • Happy Faces Fife at Mutch More Active, Kirkcaldy

    24 Mar 2019 12:00 - 24 Mar 2019 14:00

    Happy Faces Fife at Mutch More Active, Kirkcaldy

    Join our Happy Faces Fife Group for fun and games at Mutch More Active including: parachute games, rebound trampolines and arts and crafts for all.

  • Clapa Kent Quiz Night

    29 Mar 2019 19:30 - 30 Mar 2019 08:30

    Clapa Kent Quiz Night

    Come and join us for another  of our quiz nights.

View all news View all events