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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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 […]
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 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 […]
Camphill celebrates 80th birthday
This week marks the 80th Birthday of the Camphill movement. The first Camphill community was established in 1940 when the North East of Scotland offered sanctuary to a group of mainly Austrian Jewish refugees fleeing from Nazism. The Founder, Karl Konig, had made it his life’s task to create inclusive communities, where people with learning […]
Camphill Scotland welcomes new Director
As the Camphill movement celebrates its 80th birthday, Camphill Scotland is very pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director, Emma Walker, who will start work with us on 10th June. Camphill Scotland’s Chair, Marcus Sangster said: I am delighted that Emma will be joining Camphill Scotland as our new Director. Camphill is deeply […]
Lockdown bravery and selflessness valued by Minister
The Camphill Movement is an international movement which has welcomed volunteers from across the world who wish to live and work in Camphill communities since the movement began 80 years ago. One parent described the volunteers as ‘bringing sparkle’ into communities. Over 200 volunteers stay on during Coronavirus lockdown We really appreciate the 215 international […]
