September 2011 - Black Triangle Campaign

Soldier wins battle for disability benefit

Published on Thursday 29 September 2011 14:29 BRIDLINGTON soldier Aron Shelton has won his year-long battle to get his disability benefit […]

by Holmey

on Sep 30

Kali Labconf @ Questions Ed Miliband @The Labour Conference

A well-constructed question about disability from a credible Kaliya Franklin @BendyGirl. Put to the current spokesperson of a party that flies […]

by Holmey

on Sep 30

FULL FACT: Welfare Reform: Update on impact of changes to ESA

29 September, 2011 – 11:27 — Jenny Gulliford Earlier this week we looked at whether or not 400,000 people stood to lose all […]

by JJ

on Sep 30

Dr. Helen Davidson on doctors working for Atos: “They’re not doctors. They are agents of the state enforcing a system”

“He actually said, ‘you’re a doctor, you could do my job’. I couldn’t, Not morally I couldn’t. They’re not doctors. […]

by JJ

on Sep 30

“Radical Activist Grandma” writes… Lib Dems must make their voice heard on mental health and disability issues

By The Voice | Published 29th September 2011 – 12:15 pm Suzanne Fletcher had an experience many Lib Dems have experienced at the party’s […]

by JJ

on Sep 30

Black Mental Health BMH UK launches The Solution magazine

“The Solution, which is set to transform the debate on ethnicity and mental healthcare has been launched by the campaign group […]

by JJ

on Sep 30

Former BBC Head of Communications for Journalism to take up role as DWP welfare cuts spin Tsar

John Shield will join the department at the end of November from his current role as director of current affairs […]

by JJ

on Sep 30

GLASMAN: Benefits for mentally ill must be conditional on attendance at support group or volunteering

29th September 2011 By Isabel Hardman Benefit payments should be conditional on a claimant attending support groups or volunteering in […]

by JJ

on Sep 30

Labour Conference – Yvette Cooper on Atos

Labour party conference, day four: rolling comment “Cooper performed a typical politicians’ shuffle when asked some of the more critical […]

by JJ

on Sep 30

28/9/11 Labour Conference Miliband: Being tough on the benefit system “is fundamentally a Labour thing to do”

Q: Sick and disabled peopled are hardest hit by the cuts. Are you reluctant to defend the disabled because the […]

by JJ

on Sep 29

Call to ban private health firm

Disability campaigners have called on the British Medical Association to sever links with Atos Healthcare, a company that administers fitness-to-work […]

by Holmey

on Sep 28

ATOS – OPEN LETTER TO THE BMJ AND RCN

27 September 2011 Dr Michael Chamberlain Chairman BMJ (British Medical Journal) Group Board BMA House Tavistock Square London WC1H 9JR […]

by Holmey

on Sep 27

Secret report reveals ‘real danger’ to welfare reform – The Telegraph

By James Kirkup, Political Correspondent There is “a very real danger” that the Government’s welfare reform could fail because of a […]

by Holmey

on Sep 27

Relief for Fenland man with rare heart disease as our investigation overturns ‘fit for work’ decision

Story by: ROB SETCHELL, Reporter Saturday, September 24, 2011 10:00 AM A FENLAND man who suffers from severe heart problems has spoken […]

by Holmey

on Sep 27

The Daily Stigma

A mock tabloid newspaper published as part of Mind’s campaign to ensure people with mental health problems are treated fairly […]

by Holmey

on Sep 26

Could it be that their views don't chime with the government's preferred way forward, says Peter Beresford

by Holmey

on Sep 26

Analysis of Financial Terrorism in America: Over 1 Million Deaths Annually, 62 Million People With Zero Net Worth, As the Economic Elite Make Off With $46 Trillion

Analysis of Financial Terrorism in America By David DeGraw, AmpedStatus Report Abstract :: Welcome to World War IIIIntroduction Part One :: […]

by Holmey

on Sep 22

The Costs of Sovereign Default – Eduardo Borensztein and Ugo Panizza (Our conclusion: Let’s default! Wipe the slate clean!)

“Perhaps the most robust and striking finding is that the effect of defaults is short lived, as we almost never […]

by JJ

on Sep 22

Simon Weston at disability hate crime event in Blackburn 21/9/11

Simon Weston at disability hate crime event in Blackburn By Joe WilsonBBC Radio Lancashire Mr Weston suggested the authorities need […]

by JJ

on Sep 22

Campaigners and charities criticise government for sending out letters about welfare reform bill, which has not yet been passed

by Holmey

on Sep 22

'Down With All That' In-depth background reading on the shambles of the (rapidly disappearing) welfare state
Aktion T4 The T4 Program was responsible for the murder of over 100,000 German citizens…babies, children, adults, and elderly…who had physical and mental disabilities. Developed in 1938 and carried out at six different sites throughout Germany and Austria, the T4 P
AtoS Healthcare User Group (Closed Group – Request to Join) “How do you feel about the Government’s move in scrapping Income Support and Disability Living Allowance and the organisation calling itself AtoS ‘HEALTHCARE’ ?”
Atos Miracles Find out where your nearest Atos Miracle Cure Center is on this fantastic web site.
Atos Miracles A place for the sick and disabled to share stories of how ATOS have cured them. Many sites on this subject have been threatened with legal action by the company and this is a place of satire – which we are hoping is not yet outlawed in the UK.
ATOS VICTIMS GROUP “Telling it How it IS” – Staunch alllies and fighters against the UK’s genocidal so-called welfare ‘reform’ programme
Benefits Claimants Fight Back
Boycott Workfare Workfare – compulsory work for benefits – is being rolled-out across the country. We call on public sector bodies, voluntary organisations and businesses being offered these placements as well as union branches to join others in signing a pledge to boycot
Crippen Cartoons The website of David Luton-Crippen, renown disabled cartoonist and a member of The Black Triangle
Crippen Cartoons Blog David Luton-Crippen’s blog
Diary of a Benefits Scrounger Sue Marshes excellent blog that shares information on Welfare cuts, illness, disability and general, current, political thought.
Disability Arts Online A ‘must read’! Not to be missed.
Disability History Month Scotland The official website of Disability History Month Scotland – 22nd November to 22nd December 2011
Disability History Month Scotland Held annually in the Autumn to celebrate our history of struggle and to build for a better future
Disabled People Against Cuts DPAC is about disabled people and their allies. DPAC is UK based but we know that disabled people in other countries are suffering from austerity cuts and a lack of fundamental rights. We welcome all to join us in fighting for justice and human rights for
Double Karma Ania Waterman’s blog on everything to do with disabled people’s activism
Down With All That Bigleyma’s excellent blog that chronicles the farce that the WCA assessments are and the major players involved in it’s execution.
DWP Examinations Forum A friendly online community for those undergoing an Atos Medical Assessment or appeal full of loads of information and valuable advice.
Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty Practical advice and solidarity for all those facing benefit difficulties and hardship. Excellent campaigning organisation
Good Advice Matters Guides that haven been produced in an effort to simplify the various processes involved when trying to claim benefits.
Inspired By Atos Origin A Facebook Group for people to post their artwork that is inspired by Atos Origin.
Ouch Too A disability support forum founded from the ashes of the BBC’s Ouch Board after they closed it.
Paralympics 2012 Boycott Website Dedicated to exposing AtoS’s hypocrisy as disability deniers and sponsors of the Paralympic Games! Paralympians: SPEAK OUT AND PROTEST!!!
Rolling with the Punches Blog “33 year old with lupus since 17 and a variety of other weird awkward symptoms!” Campaigner who co-authored the Spartacus Report
soiniciulacht – 'Taking the fight to this Morally Disabled Government' Cuts right to the heart of all that’s wrong with the neoliberal tyranny we endure today …
Solidarity Federation Advice on what to do if you ‘fail’ your DWP/ATOS Work Capability Assessment
The Broken of Britain Non-partisan UK-based Disability campaign. Advocacy for people with invisible illness and/or physical & mental health conditions. Also Carers, their Families and Friends. Our individual voices are too quiet to be heard, but collectively we can shout
The Dawn Willis Blog Dawn Willis sharing the news & views of the “Mentally Wealthy”
The New Republic The daily tabloid of the “Age of Austerity”
The Void Narking off the state since 2005
Unum Insurance Blog An excellent website that exposes advisor to the UK Government on welfare reform, Unum, for what they are.
Using the Law to Fight Cuts to Disabled People’s Services A practical guide for campaigners – disabled people and their families; carers and local groups (Updated July 2012)
Victims of Atos Corrupton They tried to silence Atos Register of Shame and it back as Victims of Atos Corruption.
Where's the Benefit A blog on all things that affect sick and/or disabled people under the ConDem jackboot
Why Wait Forever – DWP ATOS Veterans An amazing website containing interesting detailed research carried out by Mo Stewart into Atos & Unum Insurance
YOUR CALL – National Freephone Telephone Counselling Service for Disabled People in Scotland This is the first service of its kind in the UK. The service takes calls to its appointment line from 11am until 3 pm Mondays to Thursdays. Calls are free from a home telephone, and from most mobile networks(including T-Mobile, Vodaphone, O2, 3, Orange a

Soldier wins battle for disability benefit

Kali Labconf @ Questions Ed Miliband @The Labour Conference

FULL FACT: Welfare Reform: Update on impact of changes to ESA

Dr. Helen Davidson on doctors working for Atos: “They’re not doctors. They are agents of the state enforcing a system”

“Radical Activist Grandma” writes… Lib Dems must make their voice heard on mental health and disability issues

Black Mental Health BMH UK launches The Solution magazine

Former BBC Head of Communications for Journalism to take up role as DWP welfare cuts spin Tsar

GLASMAN: Benefits for mentally ill must be conditional on attendance at support group or volunteering

Labour Conference – Yvette Cooper on Atos

28/9/11 Labour Conference Miliband: Being tough on the benefit system “is fundamentally a Labour thing to do”

Call to ban private health firm

ATOS – OPEN LETTER TO THE BMJ AND RCN

Secret report reveals ‘real danger’ to welfare reform – The Telegraph

Relief for Fenland man with rare heart disease as our investigation overturns ‘fit for work’ decision

The Daily Stigma

Analysis of Financial Terrorism in America: Over 1 Million Deaths Annually, 62 Million People With Zero Net Worth, As the Economic Elite Make Off With $46 Trillion

The Costs of Sovereign Default – Eduardo Borensztein and Ugo Panizza (Our conclusion: Let’s default! Wipe the slate clean!)

Simon Weston at disability hate crime event in Blackburn 21/9/11

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Soldier wins battle for disability benefit

Kali Labconf @ Questions Ed Miliband @The Labour Conference

FULL FACT: Welfare Reform: Update on impact of changes to ESA

Dr. Helen Davidson on doctors working for Atos: “They’re not doctors. They are agents of the state enforcing a system”

“Radical Activist Grandma” writes… Lib Dems must make their voice heard on mental health and disability issues

Black Mental Health BMH UK launches The Solution magazine

Former BBC Head of Communications for Journalism to take up role as DWP welfare cuts spin Tsar

GLASMAN: Benefits for mentally ill must be conditional on attendance at support group or volunteering

Labour Conference – Yvette Cooper on Atos

28/9/11 Labour Conference Miliband: Being tough on the benefit system “is fundamentally a Labour thing to do”

Call to ban private health firm

ATOS – OPEN LETTER TO THE BMJ AND RCN

Secret report reveals ‘real danger’ to welfare reform – The Telegraph

Relief for Fenland man with rare heart disease as our investigation overturns ‘fit for work’ decision

The Daily Stigma

Analysis of Financial Terrorism in America: Over 1 Million Deaths Annually, 62 Million People With Zero Net Worth, As the Economic Elite Make Off With $46 Trillion

The Costs of Sovereign Default – Eduardo Borensztein and Ugo Panizza (Our conclusion: Let’s default! Wipe the slate clean!)

Simon Weston at disability hate crime event in Blackburn 21/9/11

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