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 Camphill communities in Scotland, providing […]
Brexit
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 refugees from the Nazis. The […]
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 UK, have been campaigning for […]
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 want to work with people […]
A year like no other – review of 2020/21
Annual review of 2020/21, including Inclusive communications, Brexit, Health surcharge, Impact on health and social care, Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill, Day Services, Family network, 80th film
Shared living and worldwide peace
The international volunteers who have joined Newton Dee for a year or longer over the last 40 years have been essential in the development of the large vibrant community that […]
What does your toast wish for this morning?
International volunteers make an important contribution to the work of the Camphill communities in Scotland, and to the care and support they provide for people with learning disabilities and other […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
