Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA)
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity supporting people born with a cleft and their families in the UK
CLAPA is there from the moment of diagnosis with reassurance, information, and a welcoming community for families, children and adults born with a cleft. Our purpose is to make sure no one affected by cleft in the UK goes through their journey alone.
Our online support groups and events help people to connect with others who share their experiences. Trained volunteers give one-to-one support to help people cope with the most difficult parts of their journeys. Babies born with a cleft often need special bottles and teats to feed, and CLAPA produces and provides these to hundreds of new families every year.
As these children grow up, our services for under-18s help them to build confidence and feel in control of their care. For adults born with a cleft, our Adult Services connect them to others with shared experiences and ensure they can access the care and support they need.
We work closely with the nine specialist NHS Cleft Teams in the UK and support people affected by cleft to get involved with research projects and other initiatives to improve care.
Visit Cleft Lip and Palate Association Events to find free online events for people affected by cleft in the UK.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 020 7833 4883 020 7833 4883
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info@clapa.com
- Website
- CLAPA Cleft Lip and Palate Association
- Scan to visit this website
Where to go
- Name
- The Green House
- Address
-
244-254
Cambridge Heath Road
London
- Postcode
-
E2 9DAView E2 9DA on a map
- Notes
CLAPA has a small office in London to manage our feeding bottle service but as a digital-first charity most of our services are online and available to anyone in the UK.
Costs
- Associated Cost
- No
Availability
- Referral not required
- Other notes
CLAPA's events and support services are aimed at individuals and families affected by cleft lip and/or palate. Please check individual event and support service listings on www.clapa.com to find out more.
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