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.
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The making of Still Thriving at 80
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 the occasion and to highlight the timeless qualities which have sustained Camphill through 80 years […]
Camphill Now and Then
The Camphill movement is celebrating its 80th year this year. Robin Jackson, a former Development and Training Coordinator at Camphill Scotland, wrote an article in which he describes the birth of the Camphill Movement. The article, which was published last year in the peer-reviewed academic journal Northern Scotland, comments on the founder’s influences and challenges […]
Losing the keys to life
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, we knew that things weren’t perfect. The quiet but constant threat of local authority funding cuts, an increase in demand leading to longer waiting lists, and ever-tighter criteria for people to access much needed services were issues that the social care sector were already grappling with. Whilst some in the […]
Immigration health surcharge for international volunteers grossly unfair
Changes to the UK’s immigration system is of key concern not only to Camphill in Scotland but to many organisations across the UK who currently attract volunteers from overseas. Camphill is a worldwide organisation with an international outlook and our global volunteers “add sparkle” to communities. Camphill Scotland’s Director, Emma Walker said Volunteers are highly […]
Cross party support for Transitions Bill in Scottish Parliament
A “real team effort ” in which Camphill in Scotland children, young people and parents all played a key role, along with our colleagues at Inclusion Scotland, has paid off. Johann Lamont MSP has been given permission to introduce the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament. Emma Walker, Camphill Scotland’s […]
Scottish Parliament hears about community life through poetry
Corbenic’s Jon Plunkett has been chosen by the Scottish Parliament to read his poem Meanwhile for the Scottish Parliament’s Time for Reflection. Jon was nominated by local MSP, John Swinney the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills. He read his poem on Tuesday 11th August, and received a warm response from MSPs. Turbulent […]
New visa scheme detrimental to care provision
The UK Government’s decision to exclude care workers from the proposed new fast-track Health and Care visa is reckless and will have far reaching impacts on both the health and care sectors across the UK, and on those people who rely on quality, human-centred care. Emma Walker, Director, Camphill Scotland said: This is a devastating […]
Midsummer reflections
Every year anew I can marvel at the light. Such long days, the sun already high up in the sky at 7am when I walk over to Simeon House to start work. Midsummer, the longest day of the year, could easily pass unnoticed because this turning point of time in the rhythm of the year […]
MSPs to consider transparent transition process
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, said: We feel strongly that the legal right to a transition plan and a transparent […]
