Camphill has always valued its international relationships, which bring diversity and a multi-cultural energy to communities. Over 500 people from overseas work or volunteer in Camphill communities in Scotland, providing […]
Launch of Trishaw Service for Elderly
Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, has welcomed the launch of Simeon Care for the Elderly’s new trishaw service. Simeon Care intends to use the trishaw to […]
Parents call for health surcharge waiver for volunteers
Camphill has strong international links, and has become a global movement, since the first Camphill community was established in 1940 in Scotland by Austrian Jewish refugees from the Nazis. The […]
Have Your Say on Brexit’s Impact on Social Care
Since 2017 Camphill Scotland, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE), Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) and our other partners across the UK, have been campaigning for […]
Help us to stop a major delay to Transitions Bill
The Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the last Scottish Parliament to ensure that all disabled children and young people are able to […]
Home for the Elderly embraces new technology
Simeon Care for the Elderly in Aberdeen has gone hi-tech. They have installed a contactless sign in/out system which is being used by staff, residents and visitors. The system has been […]
Tribute paid to international volunteers
Camphill has valued its international connections since the organisation began 80 years ago. Each year, over 200 (usually young) full time volunteers from overseas who want to work with people […]
A year like no other – review of 2020/21
Annual review of 2020/21, including Inclusive communications, Brexit, Health surcharge, Impact on health and social care, Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill, Day Services, Family network, 80th film
Why ecology and the environment matter to Camphill
A focus on ecology along with care and consideration for the environment have been at the core of the Camphill movement from the very beginning, 80 years ago. Camphill has […]
Accountability – the elephant in the room
This month marked my first anniversary as Director of Camphill Scotland. Starting a new role during the Covid pandemic was difficult and different for many reasons. We’re a membership organisation, […]
