Josh – Cleft lip and palate
Josh is a 17 year old student studying for a BTEC in engineering. He was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate and has undergone surgery as a child and teenager. He enjoys heavy metal music and regularly goes to gigs.
Josh was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate and is currently studying for a BTEC in engineering.
Josh was educated in co-educational state schools at primary and secondary level. Josh has not experienced any sustained bullying from his peers during his school years and is able to make friends easily.
Josh has had surgery in his early years to repair his cleft lip and palate and has undergone further surgery as a teenager including alveolar bone grafts and removal of teeth. Josh may have to undergo further orthodontic surgery in the future to improve his bite. Josh has always felt included in the decision making process and has felt confident in communicating with health professionals from the cleft service.
Josh enjoys engineering, technology and is a live music fan, particularly heavy metal and regularly goes to gigs.