In August this year we were delighted to hear that the Scottish Parliament granted permission for Johann Lamont MSP to introduce the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood)(Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament. The Bill was developed with support from Camphill Scotland and our members and from Inclusion Scotland. Getting the Bill through […]
Consultations
Consultation on Transitions Bill closes soon
Still time to respond to Transitions Bill consultation Johann Lamont MSP is currently consulting on her proposed Member’s Bill, the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill. The public consultation on the Bill will close soon, on 22nd January (extended to 31st January). Camphill Scotland, Camphill School Aberdeen, Ochil Tower School and Inclusion Scotland have supported the […]
Parents support Transitions Bill
It is well known by too many parents and carers that the transition from childrens’ to adult services for people with a learning disability does not always go well. Kate Monahan, a parent whose son Wilf attends Camphill School Aberdeen, told STV news her story about the appalling dislocation that took place in the life […]
Mental Health and Learning Disability Services Review
A consultation was undertaken by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) across Grampian in response to the system wide review of Mental Health and Learning Disability services by Grampian and the three local Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) responsible for the provision of Mental Health and Learning Disability Services across the region. What […]
Camphill Scotland helps new agency to implement inclusive communication duties
During the recent passage of the Scottish Government’s Social Security legislation in the Scottish Parliament, Ruth Maguire MSP worked with Camphill Scotland, the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Scotland, Citizens Advice Scotland and Inclusion Scotland to secure significant changes to the legislation. These changes placed a statutory duty on the Scottish Ministers and on […]
Camphill Scotland responds to immigration system consultation
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 […]
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 […]
