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Blogs

Valuing the Contribution of EU Citizens

9th April 2019 By Neil Henery

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In these very uncertain times it seems all the more important to recognise and celebrate the wonderful contribution that European citizens make to Scottish society. Camphill in Scotland has more reason than most to value this contribution. Camphill was formed in Scotland in 1939 – but not by Scots. It was created by a group […]

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

Let’s Keep the Options Open

17th January 2019 By Jennifer

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By Andrew Plant, registered manager at Milltown Camphill community. In 2017 Camphill Scotland commissioned an independent research consultancy company – Why Research – to explore how Camphill Scotland and the Camphill communities are viewed by key stakeholders. They found that Camphill is highly valued for our friendly community lifestyle, strong sense of community, safe and […]

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Camphill & Social Pedagogy

18th October 2018 By Jennifer

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The Social Pedagogy Professional Association (SPPA) held three events in Scotland at the end of September and these were well attended by a wide range of organisations.  Representatives from five Camphill communities in Scotland, Tiphereth, Camphill School Aberdeen, Milltown, Blair Drummond, Ochil Tower School and also Camphill Scotland, attended the SPPA’s annual conference in Edinburgh. […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Featured Tagged With: Camphill, Social pedagogy

Chartering for Involvement!

12th October 2018 By Jennifer

Milltown community endorse Charter

My name is Ben and I live at Milltown Community in Aberdeenshire. I like getting involved in campaigns and meetings to give those with intellectual disabilities a voice. At my community we have Inclusive Meetings which are meetings where the tenants can speak out about things which are important to them or the community. About […]

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Brexit’s impact on families and volunteers

7th June 2018 By Jennifer Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Featured Tagged With: Camphill, Intentional communities, Policy and legislation

Time for Radical Change

30th March 2018 By Jennifer Leave a Comment

Robin Jackson’s report Reforming Social Care: Time for Radical Change, published by the Centre for Welfare Reform, once again gives us lots to think about.   The report provides a wide ranging and trenchant critique of social care policy and practice in England.  There is a very positive vision too alongside the critical analysis.  In Chapter Five, […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Featured, Research Tagged With: Care regulation, Policy and legislation, Research

The Results Are In!

15th December 2017 By Jennifer

Our end of year reflections were very much enhanced at Camphill Scotland Council this week when we heard a presentation from Why Research on the results of their research into the reputation held by Camphill communities in Scotland and by Camphill Scotland. Two hundred and twenty six people responded to the online survey, which is […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Featured, Research Tagged With: Camphill, Research

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