North East England News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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Calling All Experienced Specialist Cleft Nurses
Ever wondered what it might be like to work abroad, even for a brief period? Here’s your chance… A small project is being funded in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, by the British Embassy. It’s aim is to teach a range of local healthcare professionals (and therefore parents) appropriate feeding techniques for babies with unrepaired cleft lip and palates.
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Adult Stories | Your Stories |
Dan’s Story
It’s 2005 and I’m 18 years old. Currently, I’m an elevator with my family, leaving the hospital after surgery. I’ve had little-to-no sleep and (as a result of the dentofacial osteotomy) my jaws are wired shut. Almost spontaneously, I burst out crying.
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Staff Blog |
CLAPA across the country
Claire gives us an update on what's going on in the regions across the UK without a country coordinator now that Chris has moved on.
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Adult Stories | Appearance |
Can’t take my eyes off you
OK, so let’s be honest, being stared at isn’t great and when someone stares, it is, above all, an invasion of privacy.
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Videos |
Two Sides: A Cleft Story – Casting Begins
Are you interested in acting? Fancy getting involved in @iqnetworkuk's project Two Sides: A Cleft Story? Casting has started for a group of talented young girls and adults to play the role of Emily in the upcoming production. Find out more about the role and how to apply below! You can find out more about the project at http://bit.ly/2ci8FZz
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Staff Blog |
CLAPA from the Outside
Hi! I'm CLAPA's new Communications Assistant, new in two sense, firstly Communications Assistant is a new position for CLAPA, as far as I know I'm the first in CLAPA's long history (we turned 37 this year) and secondly I've only been here for maybe 3 months!
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Community |
#FundraisingFriday: Laura’s Fun Day
This #FundraisingFriday we’d like to say a big thank you to Laura and her family who ran a charity fun day last weekend in Goole at Old Goole Working Mens Club. Not only did they raise over £350, they raised awareness of our vital cause by getting into the local papers!
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Exclusive Interview with Kieran West – 2001
An interview with Kieran West Below is an interview with Kieran West, an Olympian who competed in the Men's 8 rowing in several Olympics, winning a gold medal in 2000. The interview is from the 2001 edition of our old magazine 'Left Clip'.
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New TV show seeking Participants
Remarkable Television are producing a new programme for Channel 4, looking to empower people who feel nervous around make-up
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Staff Blog |
CLAPA Moving Forward
Chris talks about his week, CLAPA's Adult services, and the new Northern Ireland Branch.
