THE CLEFT LIP AND PALATE ASSOCIATION
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Mission Statement
CLAPA is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom. We support people to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
About This Cause
Around one in 700 babies are born with a cleft; that’s three babies every day in the UK. It can have an ongoing impact on feeding, speech, hearing, teeth placement and more. The treatment pathway is 20+ years, and many babies have their first surgery at just three months old. The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the only national charity supporting people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom. 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 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. CLAPA receives no NHS or government funding and relies on donations from people like you to continue our work. Your support helps us to keep our services free and accessible to everyone who needs them. Thank you.