Cleft service patient information leaflets

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.

Speech and language advice after your baby's cleft operation

Description
This leaflet explains why speech and language therapy is very important after a baby's surgery, and gives advice and tips on how to help them develop their speech.

Velopharyngeal dysfunction - Information for parents and carers

Description
This leaflet explains more about velopharyngeal dysfunction (VPD) and provides general guidance for parents/carers.
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Useful websites

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is a national charity supporting people and families affected by cleft lip or palate in the UK.

Changing Faces support adults and children with facial disfigurements.

The Cleft Registry and Audit Network (CRANE) collects information about all children born with cleft lip and palate in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Cleft Collective 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's mission is to ensure that every person with 22q11.2 deletion lives an independent and prosperous a life as possible.

More patient leaflets

For an A-Z list of all our patient information leaflets, please see the parents and visitors section.