The potential impact of Brexit upon Camphill in Scotland, and upon the lives of co-workers from other EU countries in Scottish Camphill communities, was raised at the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group (CPG) on Brexit by Camphill Scotland and Members. The purpose of the CPG on Brexit is to: Act as a watchdog over the […]
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Brexit’s impact on families and volunteers
I have enjoyed being an EU citizen all my life, moving from Germany to England and then to the Netherlands and France and finally arriving in Scotland in 2006. My partner is from the Netherlands and my child is British. It’s been quite a shock to wake up one morning and find that the ease […]
Minister visits Camphill to celebrate Volunteers’ Week
The Minister for Mental Health, Maureen Watt MSP, visited Simeon Care for the Elderly on Monday to celebrate Volunteers’ Week and the significant contribution volunteers make to the care and support of the residents at Simeon Care for the Elderly. The visit provided the Minister with an opportunity to meet the residents and their families, […]
Camphill, Brexit and the Scottish Parliament
Camphill staff and co-workers provided an input on the potential impact of Brexit upon Camphill in Scotland, and upon the lives of co-workers from other EU countries at the recent meeting of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Brexit. The meeting was attended by Neil Henery (Director) and Robert McGeachy (Policy and Engagement Manager) […]
Simeon’s Raise the Roof Appeal
International volunteers ‘life share’ Simeon hosts up to nine international volunteers who live and work in the Simeon care home, usually staying for a year. The Simeon ethos of community and care is richly supported by our volunteers who live on site, and alongside those receiving care. In Camphill this is often called ‘life sharing’. […]
Top 3 recommendations to tackle social isolation
Camphill Scotland has submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on A Connected Scotland: Tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger social connections. Our top 3 points call for 1. Significant cultural change We believe that significant cultural change is necessary within our society, and within communities across Scotland, to reduce social isolation and […]
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Leadership for Succession
Camphill Scotland is planning further opportunities for communities to tackle together the challenges of leadership and succession. This follows a very well received ‘Leadership for Succession’ course which took place from October 2017 to February 2018. This course was designed by Camphill Scotland and delivered by independent facilitators from Animate Consulting. There were ten established […]
Find out why we support EUareValued campaign
Camphill Scotland’s Director, Neil Henery, and Tiphereth’s Operation’s Manager Tobi Emonts-Holley talk about the impact of Brexit on Camphill for SCVO’s EUareValued campaign
