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Intentional communities

Cross Party Group takes action on Brexit concerns

29th June 2018 By Jennifer

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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29th June 2018 By Jennifer

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Filed Under: Featured, News, Publications Tagged With: Camphill, Care regulation, Disability rights, Intentional communities, Policy and legislation

Brexit’s impact on families and volunteers

7th June 2018 By Jennifer Leave a Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Featured Tagged With: Camphill, Intentional communities, Policy and legislation

Minister visits Camphill to celebrate Volunteers’ Week

7th June 2018 By Jennifer

Maureen Watt MSP and resident chat at Simeon

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, […]

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Camphill, Intentional communities, Policy and legislation

Camphill, Brexit and the Scottish Parliament

29th May 2018 By Jennifer

Alex Neil MSP with Neil, Ulrike, Jonas and Ioannis

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) […]

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Simeon’s Raise the Roof Appeal

25th May 2018 By Jennifer Leave a Comment

Resident says Thank You

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’.  […]

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Top 3 recommendations to tackle social isolation

1st May 2018 By Jennifer Leave a Comment

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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April 2018 e-bulletin

27th April 2018 By Jennifer

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  April 2018 e-bulletin  

Filed Under: Publications Tagged With: Camphill, Care regulation, Intentional communities, Learning disability, Policy and legislation

Leadership for Succession

26th April 2018 By Jennifer

Course participants

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 […]

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Find out why we support EUareValued campaign

26th April 2018 By Jennifer

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

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Camphill, Intentional communities, Policy and legislation

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