East of EnglandNews

News and updates from across every CLAPA region

  • Adult Stories | Appearance |

    Can’t take my eyes off you

    16 Sep 2016

    OK, so let’s be honest, being stared at isn’t great and when someone stares, it is, above all, an invasion of privacy.

  • Videos |

    Two Sides: A Cleft Story – Casting Begins

    12 Sep 2016

    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

  • Staff Blog |

    CLAPA from the Outside

    22 Aug 2016

    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!

  • Exclusive Interview with Kieran West – 2001

    12 Aug 2016

    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'.

  • CLAPA Regional Coordinator Project: Focus group

    11 Aug 2016

    We are holding focus groups across the three regions and would love your help to evaluate the projects effectiveness in supporting the local Cleft Community.

  • New TV show seeking Participants

    8 Aug 2016

    Remarkable Television are producing a new programme for Channel 4, looking to empower people who feel nervous around make-up

  • Staff Blog |

    CLAPA Moving Forward

    5 Aug 2016

    Chris talks about his week, CLAPA's Adult services, and the new Northern Ireland Branch.

  • Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Challenges |

    #FundraisingFriday: Phil’s Triathlon

    29 Jul 2016

    Sarah and Phil are currently awaiting the birth of their new baby, which they have been told will be born with a cleft lip and palate.

  • Fundraising: Community |

    #FundraisingFriday: Community

    22 Jul 2016

    This ‪#‎FundraisingFriday‬ we want to say thank you to all of you for all of your hard work in organising events up and down the country, raising money and awareness for people affected by cleft.

  • Staff Blog |

    CLAPA in the East

    15 Jul 2016

    As the Regional Coordinator for the East of England, my job is to work with volunteers and cleft teams across the East of England, raising awareness and providing support for those affected by cleft.