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: […]
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Undervalued, underpaid, undermined. What’s happened to dignity, respect and understanding?
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 […]
Still Thriving at 80 – behind the scenes of our new film
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 […]
MSP commends Camphill contribution to help the homeless
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 […]
Family struggles in lockdown
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 […]
Future uncertain for new volunteer health surcharge
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, […]
Parent urges others to engage with Transitions Bill call for evidence
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 […]
Transitions Bill needs your evidence
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 […]
Camphill charity fund-raiser for homeless people
Camphill Newton Dee are seeking funds to help the rising number of homeless people in Aberdeen. The charity is preparing to bake to support the 150 homeless people supported by the Care Hub Aberdeen. The Newton Dee Confectionery team, which includes adults with special needs, are ready to give their time and resources for free, […]
New hope for review of immigration system’s impact on social care
The UK Government is committed to publishing an independent assessment of the impact of ending free movement on the social care sector, and of meeting to discuss extending the exemption to the Immigration Health Surcharge to international volunteers.
