News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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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.
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Adult Stories | Your Stories |
Keith’s Story
As part of this short interview with CLAPA, Keith explains how he approaches confidence issues that can come with being born with a cleft, how his surgeries have affected the person he is today, and how grateful he is to the people he has met along the way.
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Children & Young People's Stories | Fundraising Stories | Your Stories |
#FundraisingFriday Ava’s Story
Ava's mum, Emma, got in touch with CLAPA to tell us all about her daughter's fantastic fundraising efforts!
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Adult Stories | Your Stories |
Sabrina’s Story
Sabrina decided to get in touch with CLAPA in the hope that parents of children born with a cleft and young people growing up affected by cleft might find it a source of comfort to hear from someone with her experiences.
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Adult Issues | Young People |
Dr Christian Will See You Now: Cleft Patients Wanted
‘Dr Christian Will See You Now’ is returning for a third series on the W Channel (part of UKTV). They're looking for teenagers and adults born with a cleft to take part and help raise awareness of cleft in the UK.
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges |
#FundraisingFriday: Rex and Sarah’s Story
CLAPA were so excited to hear from Rex Stidwell and Sarah Taylor, who completed the Prudential RideLondon 100 cycling challenge for CLAPA in July 2018.
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Adult Stories | Your Stories |
Jen’s Story
I am 31 years old and 33 weeks pregnant with my first baby...we decided to have a private scan for peace of mind...during the consultation the sonographer diagnosed the baby with a cleft lip and (possible) palate - just as I was born.
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Adult Issues | Parents |
Parent and Peer Supporter Service
When you’re going through a tough time, sometimes the only thing that helps is talking to someone else who’s been through it all before and can understand exactly what you’re going through.
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Adult Stories | Your Stories |
A Message From Luke
I’ve seen so many people being upset or feeling down because they have a cleft but I don’t it doesn’t really bother me and it shouldn’t really bother other people. I say be proud to have a cleft lip because it shows that we are strong ?
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Adult Stories | Your Stories |
David’s Story
As well as getting in touch about becoming a CLAPA Volunteer, David’s been kind enough to share his story in this interview, in the hope it will share some of his positivity with others in the UK Cleft Community.
