Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland
- Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland is an Irish-based support group for those born cleft lip and/or palate and their parents. It is a voluntary organisation and a registered charity.
The Association was founded in 1981 and established as a limited company in 1988. It has branches in Dublin, Cork and Galway.
Aims and Activities
The Association is involved in:-
* Organising lectures for parents, patients and medical personnel.
* Organising events and activities for families and patient groups.
* Supporting research into the causes and treatment of cleft lip and palate.
* Providing funds for the purchase of medical equipment.
* Providing information through the provision of a newsletter, information leaflets and its online presence.
* Providing financial support to medical personnel and students in furtherance of their medical knowledge and training.
The Association is also a member of the European Network of Cleft Support Groups.
See also
Cleft lip and palate
External links
* [http://www.cleft.ie/ Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland website]
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