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 […]
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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 […]
Immigration debate needs your support
We expect an important debate on the impact of the proposed points based immigration system on health and social care to take place at Westminster next week. Protecting volunteers’ invaluable contribution Nationals from other countries make an invaluable contribution to the work of the Camphill communities in providing care and support to people with learning […]
Camphill Scotland welcomes Transitions Bill
A Bill to support young people through what can be a difficult time of transition has been lodged with the Scottish Parliament. Johann Lamont MSP formally lodged the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament this week. Why is this Bill needed? This Bill, developed with support from Camphill Scotland […]
Staying on during coronavirus lockdown
My main reason to stay in Beannachar as an international volunteer was, that I knew my help is still required. In fact probably more than before. The institution (Camphill Beannachar) didn’t consider a closure at any point because it is a home for the students, therefore coworkers are still essential in keeping the living situation […]
Scottish Parliament celebrates Camphill’s 80th Birthday
We warmly welcome the Motion lodged in the Scottish Parliament by Lewis MacDonald MSP, Member for North East Scotland, celebrating the 80th birthday of Camphill in Scotland, and the achievements of Camphill School Aberdeen, Camphill Newton Dee, Beannachar, Simeon Care for the Elderly and Tigh A’Chomainn. The Motion, ‘Camphill School Celebrates 80th Anniversary’, states: That […]
Camphill around the world at 80
Read about Camphill’s 80th birthday celebrations around the world
Camphill Life in Covid Times
After having to leave Camphill Simeon Care for the Elderly in Scotland after only a year due to new government restrictions, I was lucky enough to be offered a place at another Camphill, Vidaråsen Landsby in Norway. I feel incredibly lucky to be staying in a Camphill during the Covid-19 pandemic. Feeling safe in community […]
Camphill Clanabogan in Northern Ireland receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by volunteer groups to benefit their local communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Camphill Clanabogan will receive the Award from the Lord Lieutenant of County Tyrone Robert Scott, OBE, later this year and in May 2021 two volunteers […]
