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Camphill Scotland joins call for fair social security system

2nd March 2021 By Jennifer

Camphill Scotland has joined a coalition of organisations working across Scotland who are united in a belief in a social security system that prevents poverty and supports those in need whilst also protecting their dignity. The Scottish Campaign on Rights to Social Security – SCoRSS – are working on a manifesto on the design and […]

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Disability rights, Policy and legislation

Families unite for Camphill

26th February 2021 By Jennifer

One of the most important aspects of our work on the Transitions Bill has been the conversations that we have had with parents of young people who join a Camphill community. Kate Monahan, a parent and a champion for other families through the network she co-founded ‘Because We Matter’, has played an instrumental role in […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Featured Tagged With: Camphill, Disability rights, Policy and legislation

The power of casual connections

26th February 2021 By Jennifer

When the dust settles, we will realise how very little we need, how very much we actually have and the true value of human connection. During the first lockdown, I missed the people whom I love the most – family, close friends, people I would see most weekends for playdates with my son. As we […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Featured Tagged With: Camphill, Intentional communities, Mental health, Spirituality

Family support in challenging times

22nd January 2021 By Jennifer

We have written previously about the devastating impact of Covid19, hearing first hand accounts from our members – the 11 Camphill communities in Scotland – as well as from relatives and carers through our Family Network. Building resilience Following our first Family Network gathering one parent, whose son resides at Camphill School Aberdeen, told us: […]

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Camphill, Coronavirus, Disability rights, Intentional communities

Undervalued, underpaid, undermined.  What’s happened to dignity, respect and understanding?   

22nd December 2020 By Jennifer

If you are involved in the delivery of adult social care services, you will know what a fantastic job social care staff and volunteers have done throughout the Covid19 pandemic.  Many services have continued to be provided, people have been kept safe, staff and volunteers have worked flat out and made personal sacrifices to ensure that those we care for are as well looked […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Featured Tagged With: Care regulation, Coronavirus, Day Services, Disability rights, Learning disability, Policy and legislation

Still Thriving at 80 – behind the scenes of our new film

10th December 2020 By Jennifer

In early 2020 we were excited to be working with media co-op to create a film about life in Camphill in Scotland in 2020. The year 2020 marks the Camphill movement’s 80th birthday, and our film was meant to celebrate this impressive milestone and to highlight the timeless qualities which have sustained Camphill in Scotland […]

Filed Under: Featured, News

MSP commends Camphill contribution to help the homeless

8th December 2020 By Jennifer

We were delighted to hear that Liam Kerr MSP lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament this month to commend Newton Dee residents’ valuable work in donating traybakes to local charity, The Care Hub, which supports homeless people in Aberdeen.  Meaningful work is an important element in Camphill, and members of Newton Dee community are […]

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Camphill, Fund-raising, Learning disability, Meaningful work

Family struggles in lockdown

26th November 2020 By Jennifer

Kirsten, mum and dog having a walk with Mack and Mickey Mouse

Life in Lockdown and Beyond…….. Our daughter, Kirsten, is 39 years old and has been a member of a Camphill Community since she was 7 years old. Her journey started at Ochil Tower School followed by Camphill Blair Drummond and now she attends Corbenic Monday to Friday all day. Flourishing at Camphill Kirsten had a […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Featured Tagged With: Coronavirus, Day Services, Mental health

Future uncertain for new volunteer health surcharge

25th November 2020 By Jennifer

Camphill is a worldwide organisation with an international outlook, which regularly attracts volunteers from around the world to live and work in Camphill communities across Scotland.  Camphill communities in Scotland look after around 600 people with learning disabilities and other support needs. There are currently around 250 international volunteers in Scotland living in Camphill communities, […]

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Brexit, Immigration, Volunteering

Parent urges others to engage with Transitions Bill call for evidence

20th November 2020 By Jennifer

An appeal to parents and carers, asking them to submit evidence in support of Johann Lamont MSP’s Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood)(Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament was broadcast on the news channel Scotland at 7 (from 50:15) this week. Kate Monahan, a parent whose son attends Camphill School Aberdeen, made the […]

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Transitions

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