East of EnglandNews
News and updates from across every CLAPA region
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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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Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Skydives |
#FundraisingFriday: Lewis Ryan
It's #FundraisingFriday and today we want to take some time to thank Lewis Ryan, who just can't stop fundraising! This year he is going to be taking on a tandem skydive in June AND has organised a fundraising dinner on 11 April at The Wickhambrook Greyhound & Twenty One in Suffolk.
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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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Volunteering Opportunities |
East of England Volunteer Open and Induction Days 2016
Dates for your diary 2016 - Volunteer opportunities with the Cleft Lip and Palate Association
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Children & Young People's Stories | Fundraising Stories | Fundraising: Runs | Your Stories |
Brave Lennon, age 8, takes on Man Size Challenge!
This is the remarkable story of Lennon, age 8, who took part in the Junior Iron Run to say thank you to CLAPA!
