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

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Latest news & events

  • 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.

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  • Join CLAPA for a Picnic in the Park in Birmingham!

    Join CLAPA for a Picnic in the Park in Birmingham!

    21 Jul 2018 12:30 - 21 Jul 2018 14:30

    Exciting news!! Your local Happy Faces group in Birmingham is holding a summer Picnic in the Park! All families are welcome to join, including expectant parents :) On the day you will be able to enjoy: Arts and crafts Face painting A pinic together in the park (please BYO picnic) Some team games and races At Holloway Hall there is free parking, a huge field behind the hall and an adventure playground next door! It's the perfect venue for a summer event (fingers crossed for a sunny day) but if the weather isn't kind to us we will have room for a picnic indoors.

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  • The Future of CLAPA’s Branches

    After a lengthy review of the Branch Network that has been a part of CLAPA since the very beginning, we’ve made some changes to improve the ways volunteers and fundraisers can work together.

  • Awareness Week 2018: Every Smile Tells a Story

    Awareness Week 2018 is drawing to a close. Here we look back on some of the highlights of the week, and look forward to how we'll keep the momentum going in 2018!

  • Adults Engagement Roadshow - London

    24 Jul 2018 17:30 - 24 Jul 2018 20:30

    Adults Engagement Roadshow - London

    The London event of the CLAPA Adult Engagement Roadshow is an opportunity for adults living in and around London who were born with a cleft to come together, share their stories and have their say on the adult-tailored services that CLAPA (and others working with cleft) should be offering.

  • Adults Engagement Roadshow - Cambridge

    28 Jul 2018 10:00 - 28 Jul 2018 14:00

    Adults Engagement Roadshow - Cambridge

    The Cambridge event of the CLAPA Adult Engagement Roadshow is an opportunity for adults living in Cambridge/East England who were born with a cleft to come together, share their stories and have their say on the adult-tailored services that CLAPA (and others working with cleft) should be offering.

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