I have enjoyed being an EU citizen all my life, moving from Germany to England and then to the Netherlands and France and finally arriving in Scotland in 2006. My partner is from the Netherlands and my child is British. It’s been quite a shock to wake up one morning and find that the ease […]
Minister visits Camphill to celebrate Volunteers’ Week
The Minister for Mental Health, Maureen Watt MSP, visited Simeon Care for the Elderly on Monday to celebrate Volunteers’ Week and the significant contribution volunteers make to the care and support of the residents at Simeon Care for the Elderly. The visit provided the Minister with an opportunity to meet the residents and their families, […]
Camphill, Brexit and the Scottish Parliament
Camphill staff and co-workers provided an input on the potential impact of Brexit upon Camphill in Scotland, and upon the lives of co-workers from other EU countries at the recent meeting of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Brexit. The meeting was attended by Neil Henery (Director) and Robert McGeachy (Policy and Engagement Manager) […]
Simeon’s Raise the Roof Appeal
International volunteers ‘life share’ Simeon hosts up to nine international volunteers who live and work in the Simeon care home, usually staying for a year. The Simeon ethos of community and care is richly supported by our volunteers who live on site, and alongside those receiving care. In Camphill this is often called ‘life sharing’. […]
Commissioner praises atmosphere of happiness
As part of Camphill School Aberdeen’s 70th year celebrations of St John’s school, the School was glad to welcome Bruce Adamson, Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland, and his team, who visited Camphill School Aberdeen last week. The Commissioner and his team were met by Alex Busch, Executive Director of Camphill School Aberdeen, […]
Camphill Scotland helps to secure major changes to Social Security legislation
The Scottish Government’s Social Security legislation has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. This legislation establishes a social security system for Scotland in relation to the recently devolved social security benefits, and to the devolved aspects of social security benefits reserved to the UK Parliament. Camphill Scotland and our partners played a significant role in […]
Date confirmed for House of Lords Brexit debate
Tuesday 8 May will be a significant day for the health and social care sectors across the UK, as Peers will debate Amendment No.105 in the House of Lords. The amendment will require the UK Government to make arrangements for an independent evaluation of the impact of Brexit upon the health and social care sectors across […]
Minister for Social Security visits Camphill
Jeanne Freeman MSP, the Minister for Social Security, visited Camphill Newton Dee recently. This provided the Minister with an opportunity to find out first hand how Camphill in Scotland’s approaches are helping to promote social inclusion, and to ensuring that people with learning disabilities and other support needs feel valued, respected and have a sense […]
Top 3 recommendations to tackle social isolation
Camphill Scotland has submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on A Connected Scotland: Tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger social connections. Our top 3 points call for 1. Significant cultural change We believe that significant cultural change is necessary within our society, and within communities across Scotland, to reduce social isolation and […]
April 2018 e-bulletin
April 2018 e-bulletin
