We are very pleased to announce that we have commissioned independent research, by Why Research, on how awareness and perception of the ”˜Camphill brand’ affects decision making about care provision in Scotland. There are two stages to the research. First there is an online questionnaire. We want to get this to as many people as […]
Social pedagogy Keys to Life pilot project
Introduction to social pedagogy Social pedagogy is a relationship-based approach to working with people. It encourages us to really get to know people, so that we can work with them to improve their wellbeing and development by considering all aspects of their life and who they are (commonly referred to as head, heart and hands). […]
Consultation on health and social care integration
We submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee’s inquiry into the extent to which the Integration Authorities (IAs) are doing enough to involve patients, carers, the third sector and other stakeholders in the design and future delivery of health and social care in their local area. Our evidence focused on ways in which the IAs could […]
Camphill Scotland launches new website.
The Camphill Scotland team is delighted to launch their new website. Camphill Scotland’s Director, Neil Henery, said: “The website promises to better inform parents/carers about the benefits of Camphill social care, to clearly present our messages to stakeholders in the social care and learning disability arenas and to provide our members with an improved online […]
MP visits community
We were delighted to welcome our MP Richard Arkless, who visited our community in August 2016. Richard said: I enjoyed chatting with everyone I met – the community of Loch Arthur is so inspiring and the working ethos there has lead them to achieve huge success… Loch Arthur is a truly wonderful place and I […]
Introduction to Camphill in Scotland
Introduction to Camphill in Scotland
Life in Camphill
You can find out more about what it is like to live and work in a Camphill community in Scotland through this publication which was created with support from communities and residents. The booklet introduces you to some of the people living in Camphill, and the different opportunities that Camphill in Scotland has given to them. […]
Guide to succession
We are glad to share with you our ‘Guide to succession (2017). This guide explores why succession planning is important in Camphill (in Scotland) settings. It was designed with and for our members. This is available as a free download. If you would like a hard copy please contact us with your postal address and […]
Children and Young People’s Act draft guidance (continuing care) (September 2015)
We suggested some changes to the wording of the guidance, to ensure that disabled children and young people who are looked after have access to a full range of choices about their continuing care. View response to Children and Young People’s Act draft guidance (continuing care) (September 2015)
Review of the Scottish National Care Standards (December 2015)
We endorsed the human rights-based approach to setting out principles that people should expect from care services, highlighting ways in which these fit neatly with the Camphill approach. View review of the Scottish National Care Standards
