Tiphereth welcomed Lothians MSP Jeremy Balfour recently, who visited the community to help launch his Bill to establish a ‘much-needed’ independent commissioner to better protect and promote the rights of […]
Policy and legislation
Supporting young people into Adulthood
Camphill Scotland, Inclusion Scotland and other organisations are seeking to improve outcomes for disabled children and young people in the transition to adulthood. We warmly welcome the re-introduction of the […]
Camphill Scotland seeks new Chair of Board of Trustees
The national membership body for Camphill communities across Scotland, Camphill Scotland, is recruiting a new Chair to lead our Board of Directors and to guide the development of the organisation. […]
MSPs confirm support for Transitions to Adulthood Bill
A total of 59 MSPs from all of the political parties currently represented in the Scottish Parliament have confirmed their support for Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP to introduce the Disabled Children […]
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 young people are able to […]
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
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 reasons. We’re a membership organisation, […]
Parties commit to improving transitions for young disabled people
The right to a positive transition for all young people with a learning disability has been described as a matter of equality & justice by Johann Lamont MSP, who introduced […]
Call for Scottish Government inquiry into lack of access to day services
After months of campaigning about the lack of access to day service provision, which many of our members have experienced during the coronavirus pandemic, we were encouraged to hear Jackie […]
