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Topic: Brexit, Immigration, Volunteering
Camphill tells Westminster of a ‘perfect storm’ as Brexit & Covid affect recruitment
Camphill has always valued its international relationships, which bring diversity and a multi-cultural energy to communities. Over 500 people from overseas work or volunteer in …
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Topic: Camphill, Fund-raising, Health
Launch of Trishaw Service for Elderly
Audrey Nicoll, MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, has welcomed the launch of Simeon Care for the Elderly’s new trishaw service. Simeon Care intends …
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Topic: Brexit, Immigration, Volunteering
Parents call for health surcharge waiver for volunteers
Camphill has strong international links, and has become a global movement, since the first Camphill community was established in 1940 in Scotland by Austrian Jewish …
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Topic: Brexit
Have Your Say on Brexit’s Impact on Social Care
Since 2017 Camphill Scotland, the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE), Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) and our other partners across the …
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Topic: Disability rights, Policy and legislation, Transitions
Help us to stop a major delay to Transitions Bill
The Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the last Scottish Parliament to ensure that all disabled children and …
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Topic: Camphill, Coronavirus
Home for the Elderly embraces new technology
Simeon Care for the Elderly in Aberdeen has gone hi-tech. They have installed a contactless sign in/out system which is being used by staff, residents …
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Topic: Brexit, Policy and legislation, Volunteering
Tribute paid to international volunteers
Camphill has valued its international connections since the organisation began 80 years ago. Each year, over 200 (usually young) full time volunteers from overseas who …
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Topic: Brexit, Camphill, Day Services, Disability rights, Intentional communities, Meaningful work, Policy and legislation, Transitions, Volunteering
A year like no other – review of 2020/21
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Topic: Camphill, Ecology and sustainability, Meaningful work, Mental health
Why ecology and the environment matter to Camphill
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Topic: Care regulation, Disability rights, Policy and legislation
Accountability – the elephant in the room
This month marked my first anniversary as Director of Camphill Scotland. Starting a new role during the Covid pandemic was difficult and different for many …
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