This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.
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- Information about your child's cleft lip or vomer flap surgery including what you will need to do before the operation and how to prepare, what will happen afterwards and how to care for your child. You can also find the team's contact details for questions or support.
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- Information about your child's cleft palate surgery including what you will need to do before the operation and how to prepare, what will happen afterwards, eating and drinking, and how to care for your child. You can also find the team's contact details for questions or support.
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- Information about your child's secondary speech surgery including what you will need to do before the operation and how to prepare, what will happen afterwards, eating and drinking, and how to care for your child. You can also find the team's contact details for questions or support.
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- This leaflet provides information about how to care for your baby's oral health if they have a cleft lip and/or palate.
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- This leaflet provides information about how to care for your child's oral health if they have a cleft lip and/or palate.
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- Information leaflet for parents and carers about orthodontic care for their child's cleft palate or gum at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
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- This leaflet gives information about cleft septorhinoplasty including the benefits, risks and alternatives, and what to expect when you come into hospital.
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- This leaflet provides you with information about the Evelina London Cleft Service clinical psychology team and how we can help you.
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- This leaflet explains what jaw surgery involves, the risks and benefits, and any alternatives.
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- This leaflet explains more about moving from children's services to adult services.
Useful websites
- CLAPA (Cleft Lip and Palate Association)
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association is a national charity supporting people and families affected by cleft lip and/or palate in the UK.
- Changing Faces
Changing Faces support adults and children with facial disfigurements.
- CRANE (Cleft Registry and Audit Network)
The Cleft Registry and Audit Network Database collects information about all children born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- The Cleft Collective
The Cleft Collective Cohort Studies investigates the biological and environmental causes of cleft, the best treatments for cleft and the psychological impact of cleft on those affected and their families.
- Max Appeal
Max Appeal's mission is to ensure that every person with 22q11.2 deletion lives an independent and prosperous a life as possible.