Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week 2024

3rd - 11th May 2025

Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week

Join CLAPA, the UK’s cleft lip and palate charity, each May as we share stories, bust myths, and celebrate the cleft community, all while raising funds to support our life-changing work.

The dates for Cleft Lip and Palate Awareness Week 2025 are now confirmed for Saturday 3rd-Sunday 11th May. Check back closer to the time or sign up for CLAPA Connect to find out how to get involved.

Get Involved

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    Supporting People Affected by Cleft

    From Awareness Week 2024: Read stories and tips from the UK cleft community about how you can support the people in your life affected by cleft

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    Share Your Story

    You can share the story of your cleft journey all year round, not just in May! Read other stories and get inspired here.

Learn More

    We rely on the kindness and generosity of the community to help us provide services beyond the hospital walls and make sure no one affected by cleft in the UK goes through their journey alone. Can you help us be there for every child, adult and family in need?

    Donate to CLAPA