News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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Adult Issues | Mental Health | Parents | Psychology |
Counselling with CLAPA
Many people affected by cleft say it has an impact on their mental health. For those struggling in the CLAPA community help is at hand with a free counselling service.
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Adult Issues | Adult Stories | Mental Health | Volunteering Stories |
Meet Andrew, CLAPA Peer Supporter
Peer supporter Andrew was born with a cleft lip and palate. He’s now trained to help others through our peer support service to talk through issues and experiences of living with cleft as an adult.
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Parent Stories | Your Stories |
Baby Finn’s moment of fame in advertising campaign
Next time you’re out shopping look up at the video boards and you might just see one of our CLAPA community babies advertising Pampers nappies.
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Vacancies |
VACANCY: Clinician Trustee
CLAPA is looking for a Clinician Trustee with experience either within the cleft service or treating patients born with a cleft at a local level outside of the cleft service. Applications close Wednesday 6th November 2024.
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Vacancies |
VACANCY: Legal Trustee
CLAPA is looking for a Legal Trustee to participate in all areas of the charity’s governance with a special interest in the legal implications of the strategy, governance and support with the Board’s understanding and interpretation. Applications close Wednesday 6th November 2024.
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Vacancies |
VACANCY: Policy and Campaigns Manager
CLAPA is looking for a Policy and Campaigns Manager to join our team. Applications close 9am Monday 4th November.
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Grandparents | Your Stories |
Happy Grandparent’s Day! (October 6)
In celebration of all our wonderful CLAPA grandparents we spoke to Audrey and Dave about their cleft journey with granddaughter Rebecca.
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Vacancies |
VACANCY: Family Services Coordinator (CLOSED)
CLAPA is looking for a Family Services Coordinator to join our team. Applications close 9am Monday 7th October.
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Patient Voices | Research | Research Advertisements |
CLAPA Needs You: Bursary Panel Member
Are you interested in cleft research? Do you want to ensure patients and carers are involved in research? CLAPA has an exciting opportunity to support our Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) bursary scheme.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Community | Your Stories |
Fighting for a cause: Callum’s charity boxing match
Three years since Harper-Lily was born, her parents reflect on their daughter's journey and why dad Callum has decided to take on a charity boxing match to raise funds for CLAPA.