In these very uncertain times it seems all the more important to recognise and celebrate the wonderful contribution that European citizens make to Scottish society. Camphill in Scotland has more reason than most to value this contribution. Camphill was formed in Scotland in 1939 – but not by Scots. It was created by a group […]
Brexit
Date set for final debate on Bill – please support us!
Brendan O’Hara MP has secured a debate on 19 March on the European Union Withdrawal (Evaluation of Effects on Health and Social Care Sectors) Bill. This follows last week’s drop-in session for MPs and Peers at Westminster focusing on the impact of Brexit on health and social care across the UK. It has also been […]
Drop-in session for MPs on health & social care Bill
A drop-in session will take place on Tuesday 26 February 2019 at Westminster so that MPs and Peers can find out more about Brendan O’Hara MP’s private members bill on the impact of Brexit on health and social care across the UK. The Bill is supported by over 100 organisations across the UK and has […]
Newton Dee welcomes Minister
The Scottish Government’s Minister for Europe, Migration and International Development, Ben MacPherson MSP, visited Camphill Newton Dee on 14 February 2019. The Minister was given a tour of Newton Dee Village, and met a group of co-workers likely to be affected by Brexit. The Minister heard first hand the co-workers’ concerns about the potential impact of […]
Unsettling times for Camphill aired on STV news
Camphill is an international network of communities where people with learning disabilities and other support needs can find fulfilment through shared living, shared cultural life and meaningful work. In Scotland there are 11 communities providing education and social care to over 600 people with learning disabilities. It is hard to imagine a more European and […]
Camphill Scotland comments on potential volunteer crisis
Camphill Scotland’s Director, Neil Henery, talked recently to HealthandCare.scot – an independent news and information channel for Scotland’s health and social care sector – about the massive impact that curtailing EU migration could have on Camphill social care services. The articles notes that: One Camphill community has seen numbers slump from around 20 international applications in […]
MSP lodges motion in support of Camphill
Camphill Corbenic and Camphill Scotland are delighted that Mark Ruskell MSP has lodged a Motion in the Scottish Parliament about his recent visit to Camphill Corbenic. The Motion highlights the excellent work undertaken at Corbenic to support people with learning disabilities and other support needs, and the significant contribution made by people from other EU […]
Mark Griffin MSP Meets European Workers at Camphill Tiphereth
Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland and Scottish Labour Social Security Spokesperson visited the Tiphereth Camphill community in Edinburgh yesterday. After the visit he commented: Meeting with Tiphereth’s pan-European caring staff this morning was really thought-provoking. These workers put their heart and soul into caring and supporting people with learning difficulties, and yet, like thousands […]
MSP notes Brexit’s impact on Camphill
Corbenic Camphill community were delighted to welcome Mark Ruskell MSP to their community last week. During his visit, Mark was able to meet with residents, volunteers and workers before planting a redwood tree beside the popular Corbenic Poetry Path which takes visitors around the community. Members of Corbenic Camphill community highlighted how Brexit uncertainty is affecting recruitment […]
Camphill Scotland seeks MPs backing for Brexit health and social care concerns Bill
We are delighted that over 90 organisations across the UK are supporting the European Union Withdrawal (Evaluation of Effects on Health and Social Care Sectors) Bill. This private member’s bill, which was introduced by Brendan O’Hara MP, on behalf of Camphill Scotland, the ALLIANCE (Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland), SCVO and other partners will be […]
