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 Baillie MSP and Joan McAlpine MSP highlight the issue in a recent debate in the Scottish Parliament. The Minister agreed to follow up with Joan […]
Transitions
Camphill seeks Manifesto commitments on Transitions Bill
Camphill Scotland and Inclusion Scotland have written to all of the parties represented in the Scottish Parliament to request they include a commitment in their manifestos for May’s Scottish Parliamentary elections to support the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood)(Scotland) Bill in the next Scottish Parliament. This Bill, introduced by Johann Lamont MSP, […]
Scottish Parliament told Transitions Bill is a matter of equality & justice
The Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee has taken evidence on Johann Lamont’s MSP’s Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood)(Scotland) Bill. The Bill, which was developed with support from Camphill Scotland and our members, and from Inclusion Scotland, would require the Scottish Government to introduce a National Transitions Strategy, and to appoint a […]
Camphill young people and parents give evidence to Scottish Parliament
Camphill young people and parents have submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee for its Stage 1 consideration of the Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood)(Scotland) Bill. The Bill introduced by Johann Lamont MSP, with support from Camphill Scotland and Inclusion Scotland, is designed to improve outcomes for disabled children […]
Parent urges others to engage with Transitions Bill call for evidence
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 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 […]
