Camphill communities in Aberdeen establish joint identity

Joining together to represent shared interests

First published 7 December 2007

The six Camphill communities in the Aberdeen area have come together to launch Camphill Aberdeen City and Shire to represent their shared interests.

Explaining the reason behind the formation of Camphill Aberdeen City and Shire, Dr Stefan Geider of Camphill Medical Practice commented:
 

“There are more than 700 people living and working in Camphill communities in the Aberdeen area. But, because these communities have separate identities, many people are not aware of the scale of their work.
 

“While the communities will continue to operate autonomously, Camphill Aberdeen City and Shire will help to represent the communities’ shared interests.”
 

The six Camphill Aberdeen City and Shire communities offer a supportive living environment, education and training, meaningful work, and personal development opportunities for more than 250 individuals with additional support needs. All receive medical and therapeutic services through Camphill Medical Practice.
 

The Camphill Movement, which has grown to become one of the world’s leading organisations working with children and adults who have special support needs, was founded in Aberdeen. The first Camphill community opened its doors to children with special needs in June 1940, on the Camphill Estate in the Milltimber area of Aberdeen.
 

There are now more than a hundred centres in 23 countries, providing opportunities for more than 10,000 individuals.
 

Camphill Aberdeen City and Shire represents:

• Camphill School Aberdeen, including Amber Kindergarten and Cairnlee House, is located on Camphill Estate in Milltimber, Murtle Estate and Cairnlee Estate, both in Bieldside.
   
• The Newton Dee Community, in Bieldside, Aberdeen.
   
• Beannachar Community near Banchory Devenick, just outside Aberdeen.
   
• Milltown in Arbuthnott, Aberdeenshire.
   
• Tigh a’Chomainn in the Peterculter area of Aberdeen.
   
• Simeon Care for the Elderly in Bieldside, Aberdeen.
   
• Camphill Medical Practice on the Murtle Estate in Bieldside, Aberdeen.
   

Camphill School Aberdeen was recognised as achieving ‘sector-leading’ standards of excellence in a combined report by HM Inspectorate of Education and the Care Commission. 
 

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