Parents & Carers
CLAPA is committed to safeguarding the people of all ages and backgrounds who use our services. Click to find out more about how we make safeguarding a priority.
For parents and carers of a child with a cleft, CLAPA is a link to the rest of the UK cleft community, and the practical and emotional support we provide goes above and beyond what is available within the NHS. Our aim is to work with families and the NHS Cleft Services to give parents and families the best possible support from the moment of diagnosis.
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Need to Talk?
Find one-on-one support from trained parent volunteers who've been through it all before. Whatever you're facing, you're not alone - get in touch today.
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Events
Information about all our upcoming events.
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Help With Feeding
Check out our information pages on feeding babies born with a cleft, including practical tips from nurses and other parents.
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Online Support
Join our parent support group on Facebook to find nearly 10,000 parents and carers like you all over the UK sharing photos, stories and advice.
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Treatment Timeline
Learn all about cleft treatment from birth to diagnosis.
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Your Stories
Read stories and interviews from parents about their experiences with diagnosis, surgery and beyond.
