News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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Updates from CLAPA |
Government funding for charities falls short
CLAPA welcomes the government’s announcement of funding to help charities through the devastating impact of the coronavirus outbreak. But like many organisations who have been under pressure for long before the outbreak hit our shores, we’re concerned this isn’t nearly enough.
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Updates from CLAPA |
CLAPA Furloughs Seven Staff
In response to the coronavirus lockdown, CLAPA is placing seven of its small staff team on furlough. This temporary measure will help us keep costs down while our in-person work is on pause, and buy us time to keep delivering remote support services and the feeding service.
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A Message from UK and Ireland Cleft Teams: COVID-19 and delays to surgery
This is an important message from UK and Ireland Cleft Teams for cleft patients and their parents, regarding delays to surgery in light of COVID-19.
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Parent Stories | Your Stories |
Kayleigh’s Story: an update!
Though my first thoughts when I found out about Sydney having a cleft were very mixed, I now couldn’t be any prouder if I tried. I had nothing to worry about, my little girl is amazing, she’s full of sass and confidence and I hope she stays this way!
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Adult Issues | Research | Research Advertisements | Speech |
Research Opportunity: People with Nasal Speech
A Speech and Language Therapist with Salisbury Cleft Team is helping to produce and evaluate a device called a 'nasal obturator' which is designed to help people with nasal speech.
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Children & Young People's Stories | Your Stories |
Izzie’s Story
Keen gymnast Izzie decided to take on a 'Three Giants' challenge a few months ago to raise money for CLAPA! She raised an incredible £280 and we are so inspired by her determination. Here’s her story.
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Coming soon: our new adults’ Leaver’s Pack!
Exciting news! Over the past 10 months our Adult Services team has been very busy putting together a Leaver’s Pack for adults born with a cleft and now the pack is on trial with selected Cleft Teams across the UK!
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Statement Regarding the Sentencing of Danny Tetley
A statement regarding the recent sentencing of Danny Tetley.
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Parent Stories | Your Stories |
Anneka and Aria’s story
Anneka's daughter Aria was born with Pierre Robin Syndrome. Now that Aria is two years old, Anneka reflects on their journey and has a strong message for other parents: 'please know it gets better'.
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Press Release |
Wendy Williams Mocks Cleft on Talk Show
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) was shocked and sickened to see the recent clip of US talk show host Wendy Williams mocking the appearance of people born with a cleft lip earlier this week. We are calling on Wendy Williams to educate herself and apologise on her show in an effort to undoing some of the damage she has caused.
