During the summer the UK Government commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to carry out an in depth analysis of options relating to how an UK immigration system could work post-Brexit. This included analysis of the future salary thresholds for migrant workers, and the range at which these could be set, within this system. The […]
Consultations
Invitation to Transitions Bill Public Information Event
Johann Lamont MSP launched her Transitions Bill last month, and this month she is hosting a public consultation and information event. The event takes place on Monday 11 November in Glasgow at 7pm. The Bill The Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill has been developed by Johann Lamont MSP with support from Camphill Scotland, […]
4 Ways to Support Transitions Bill
Following the recent launch of the public consultation on Johann Lamont MSP’s proposed Member’s Bill, the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill, Camphill Scotland’s Director commented: This is a wonderful chance to make a real, lasting difference to ensure young people with disabilities get meaningful rights to support them as they navigate the transition […]
Consultation on Transitions Bill Launch
Johann Lamont MSP launched a public consultation on her proposed Member’s Bill, the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill, at a well attended event in the Scottish Parliament on 9 October 2019. Speakers at the event included Johann Lamont MSP, Kate Monahan from Camphill School Aberdeen, and a parent and young person from Inclusion […]
Care Inspectorate notes major strengths in supporting positive outcomes for people
The Care Inspectorate organised an ‘unannounced’ inspection of Camphill Tigh a’Chomainn’s care home services in October 2018. The inspection focused on Quality of care and support Quality of management and leadership Quality Assessment grades awarded by the Care Inspectorate are important, both as independent assessments of quality and as the public currency by which commissioning […]
Camphill Tiphereth awarded high grades in recent CI inspections
In October 2018 and January 2019 the Care Inspectorate inspected the care home services provided by Camphill Tiphereth in Edinburgh at The Hollies and at Torphin House. The visits were unannounced, and the inspector was investigating two aspects of the services, namely Quality of care and support Quality of management and leadership Quality Assessment grades […]
Camphill Scotland responds to public sector employment of disabled people consultation
Camphill Scotland has worked with Camphill Newton Dee to submit a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on its proposals to increase the employment of disabled people in the public sector. A key part of the Scottish Government’s disability strategy, A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People, focuses on reducing barriers to employment for disabled people. […]
Camphill Scotland responds to PVG Scheme reform consultation
Camphill Scotland has worked with Camphill Blair Drummond to submit a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on its proposals to reform the current Protection of Vulnerable Group scheme. The Scottish Government’s consultation focused on proposals for the reform to the disclosure regime in Scotland. The aim is for respondents to focus on what changes […]
Response to Scottish Government Resource Consultation
Camphill Scotland, in consultation with our members, identified 5 key improvements that could be made to the Scottish Government’s proposed ‘Supporting disabled children, young people and their Families’ resource. The Scottish Government stated that This consultation will be one step towards developing a central, inclusive source of information that seeks to ease the pressure on […]
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 […]
