North East England News
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Community |
#FundraisingFriday: Sponsored Walkers
It’s #FundraisingFriday and we are super excited to announce our Sponsored Walks taking place around the UK for Cleft Lip And Palate Association Awareness Week this May. As many of you will know, these walks provide a fantastic chance to raise money and awareness, but also the opportunity to meet other members of the CLAPA community.
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Fundraising: Community |
Sponsored Walks 2016
This year's Awareness Week runs from 7th-14th May, but Sponsored Walks take place during the entire month. Find your local Sponsored Walk and sign up here!
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Volunteering Opportunities |
CLAPA Branch Annual General Meetings
AGMs are a great way to learn more about your local CLAPA Branch and to put yourself forward to volunteer in any capacity. Find out where and when your Branch is holding their AGM here.
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Diagnosis | Research Advertisements |
Research: Expecting a baby with a cleft: Attachment, Mindfulness and self-compassion
A study is being conducted looking into the experiences of women expecting a baby. The study is for both women expecting a baby with a cleft lip and women who are expecting a baby without a cleft lip.
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CLAPA Appoints New CEO
CLAPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr David Stokes as its new Chief Executive, due to begin his new role on 3rd May 2016.
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Adult Issues | Appearance |
‘My Face’ – A new show on Channel 4
Channel 4 are putting together a new show with the help of Remarkable Television which is looking to build confidence and give tips and advice to people with a condition that affects their face. Whether you’re struggling with your self-esteem, brimming with confidence or feel somewhere in between, Remarkable Television would like to hear your story!
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Research Advertisements | Volunteering Opportunities |
Patient Reps Sought for NHS Group
The NHS is setting up a group to look at how specialised services (like cleft lip and palate) can be commissioned locally and centrally, and they are looking for patient reps to add their voices. Deadline: 8th February.
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CLAPA Conference | Videos |
CLAPA Conference 2015 Videos
All the talks and discussion groups from CLAPA's 2015 Conference on 'Taking Control' are available to watch right here, as well as on our Vimeo page.
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Adult Issues | Appearance | Parents | Research | Young People |
Appearance Matters 7
Researchers at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) at the University of the West of England are organising Appearance Matters 7, a leading national conference focusing on appearance.
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Publications |
Get Your Copy of CLAPA News 2015
This year's bumper edition of CLAPA News is packed with stories, photos and articles about everything from coping with braces to our vision for the next five years.
