An appeal to parents and carers, asking them to submit evidence in support of Johann Lamont MSP’s Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood)(Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament was broadcast on the news channel Scotland at 7 (from 50:15) this week. Kate Monahan, a parent whose son attends Camphill School Aberdeen, made the […]
Transitions
Transitions Bill needs your evidence
In August this year we were delighted to hear that the Scottish Parliament granted permission for Johann Lamont MSP to introduce the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood)(Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament. The Bill was developed with support from Camphill Scotland and our members and from Inclusion Scotland. Getting the Bill through […]
Cross party support for Transitions Bill in Scottish Parliament
A “real team effort ” in which Camphill in Scotland children, young people and parents all played a key role, along with our colleagues at Inclusion Scotland, has paid off. Johann Lamont MSP has been given permission to introduce the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament. Emma Walker, Camphill Scotland’s […]
MSPs to consider transparent transition process
It is well known by too many parents and carers that the transition from childrens’ to adult services for people with a learning disability does not always go well. Kate Monahan, a parent whose son Wilf attends Camphill School Aberdeen, said: We feel strongly that the legal right to a transition plan and a transparent […]
Camphill Scotland welcomes Transitions Bill
A Bill to support young people through what can be a difficult time of transition has been lodged with the Scottish Parliament. Johann Lamont MSP formally lodged the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament this week. Why is this Bill needed? This Bill, developed with support from Camphill Scotland […]
Breakfast with the First Minister
Our Director, Neil Henery, was asked to take part in a panel discussion with the First Minister at the SCVO conference for the Third Sector at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 19th February. The discussion took place in front of an audience of around two hundred people. Neil was one of three panel members drawn […]
Consultation on Transitions Bill closes soon
Still time to respond to Transitions Bill consultation Johann Lamont MSP is currently consulting on her proposed Member’s Bill, the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill. The public consultation on the Bill will close soon, on 22nd January (extended to 31st January). Camphill Scotland, Camphill School Aberdeen, Ochil Tower School and Inclusion Scotland have supported the […]
Parents support Transitions Bill
It is well known by too many parents and carers that the transition from childrens’ to adult services for people with a learning disability does not always go well. Kate Monahan, a parent whose son Wilf attends Camphill School Aberdeen, told STV news her story about the appalling dislocation that took place in the life […]
Mental Health and Learning Disability Services Review
A consultation was undertaken by the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) across Grampian in response to the system wide review of Mental Health and Learning Disability services by Grampian and the three local Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) responsible for the provision of Mental Health and Learning Disability Services across the region. What […]
Invitation to Transitions Bill Public Information Event
Johann Lamont MSP launched her Transitions Bill last month, and this month she is hosting a public consultation and information event. The event takes place on Monday 11 November in Glasgow at 7pm. The Bill The Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions)(Scotland) Bill has been developed by Johann Lamont MSP with support from Camphill Scotland, […]
