Tagged with:Parents

  • Tell Us Your Story

    3 Nov 2017

    The Centre for Appearance Research is looking for parents of a child with a cleft aged between three and four in the UK. You will be invited to take part in a one-to-one telephone interview with a researcher about your experiences of having a child born with a cleft.

  • Changes to CLAPA’s Peer and Parent Support Service

    7 Nov 2016

    Our UK-wide support service for parents and adults with a cleft is now safer and easier to use than ever before.

  • Jasper’s Story

    10 May 2016

    "I knew what a cleft lip was, and I love all things quirky and unique and I knew that he would be beautiful no matter what. In the grand scheme of things, it wasn't anything life threatening, it could have been a hell of a lot worse."

  • Appearance Matters 7

    16 Dec 2015

    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.

  • Children

    3 Nov 2015

  • A picture of Ashley holding her son, Finlay

    CLAPA receives funding from the Schuh Trust

    15 May 2015

    We’ve received £9,934 from the Schuh Trust for our work in the Central region

  • Tanya and Dean with their son Brooklyn.

    Volunteer Tanya Clark puts on a waxing extravaganza!

    23 Mar 2015

    Even before Tanya Clark's son Brooklyn was born last year with bilateral cleft lip and palate she was determined to support others in a similar situation and has been volunteering and raising funds ever since!

  • Maz and her two children

    Maz Poole’s Story

    9 Jul 2014

    Find out about Maz Poole's experiences as the Norfolk and Suffolk Happy Faces Coordinator and a CLAPA Parent Contact.