News and Stories

After spending more than 60 years without meeting another person with a cleft, Mary now volunteers as a CLAPA Peer Supporter, helping others feel understood, informed and less alone.

A researcher from the University of Bristol is looking for adults born with a cleft to complete a short survey about the costs they have encountered because of their cleft.

Some of the biggest names in cricket and rugby joined Somerset cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore for a special charity golf day inspired by his family's experience of cleft lip and palate. 

Gemma shares how being a part of CLAPA's Young Adults Group has helped her confidence and self-image.

We’re looking for a new Clinician Trustee.
If you think you have the experience, passion and leadership to help us meet the needs of the community we serve, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for a new HR Trustee.
If you think you have the experience, passion and leadership to help us meet the needs of the community we serve, we want to hear from you.

Julia discusses the positive impact of finding CLAPA and returning to cleft care as an adult.

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are looking for parents of children who were born with PRS (Pierre Robin Sequence) to take part in a study advisory group on oral health.

Dad Dave recently raised more than £3,600 for CLAPA - cycling 400 miles in just three days as part of the ‘Handlebarmyarmy’. 

We’re looking for a new Communications Manager.

CLAPA is still waiting to speak directly to NHS England regarding cuts to specialist training fellowships for cleft surgeons, after receiving a short response from the Government to our letter of concern. 

Are you a student counsellor currently training on a recognised counselling or psychotherapy course (Level 4 or above)? CLAPA offers remote counselling placement opportunities for student counsellors who would like to gain experience supporting individuals and families affected by cleft.