September 5, 2011 - Black Triangle Campaign

EVENT: Stop the Welfare Reform Bill! ONLINE – 04 September at 23:00 – 13 September at 23:30

On September 13th the Welfare Reform Bill will go to The House Of Lords.In order to stop them passing this […]

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on Sep 5

Ethical Consumer: As the government goes on a fire-sale exercise with our public services in the name of austerity, Simon Birch and Tim Hunt ask: How ethical are the companies that will run our public services? Atos is assessed.

Monday 5th September Photo: Demonstrators outside an ATOS office in Leeds (from Indymedia) There are many arguments against the privatisation of […]

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on Sep 5

Law Society slams insurance industry report as self serving and offensive to victims of negligence

“While we agree with the ABI’s report that there can always be improvements to the system – and we believe […]

by JJ

on Sep 5

Research finds 164m people have problems such as depression and anxiety with men more likely to become alcohol-dependent

by Holmey

on Sep 5

Impending cutbacks mean Citizens Advice cannot offer help and advice when it is needed most

by Holmey

on Sep 5

VIDEO: What are DPO’s (Disabled Persons’ Organisations) & how do they differ from charities?

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on Sep 5

Ed Miliband seeks to rewrite Labour’s founding principles – Does the labour movement need ‘Labour’ or should a new party be launched?

David Miliband’s speech suggests he would have said: “We don’t need a clause IV moment. We do need a clause […]

by JJ

on Sep 5

ED Miliband – OUTFLANKED on the LEFT by Tory MP’s on Social Justice 5/9/11

With Miliband and Labour so frequently outflanking the Tories on the right https://blacktrianglecampaign.org/2011/06/20/milliband-joins-right-wing-consensus/ : it now seems that he’s being outflanked on […]

by JJ

on Sep 5

The UK, A Country of Second Chances

We all know that David Cameron likes to give people, (well, some people anyway), second chances, with this being his […]

by Holmey

on Sep 5

The Art of Conversation: A Guide to talking, listening and reducing stigma surrounding suicide (Revised 2011)

PUBLICATION « Back Publication name: The Art of Conversation: A Guide to talking, listening and reducing stigma surrounding suicide (Revised 2011) […]

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on Sep 5

CHOOSE LIFE: Suicide. Don’t hide it. Talk about it! : “We’re here to help. We’re here for YOU when you’re feeling down.”

Getting further help Encourage the person to make an appointment with their GP, or to call one of the helplines […]

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on Sep 5

The evidence is growing that the cuts are savagely targeting disabled people

A Papworth Trust survey is the latest to reveal grave concerns at the government’s handling and understanding of disability benefit […]

by Holmey

on Sep 5

David and Samantha Cameron join the royal family in Scotland on Saturday: The PM wants to get tougher on welfare

The headline on this article was amended on 5 September. The original referred to “benefits cheats”, which was inaccurate. “On […]

by JJ

on Sep 5

LIBERTY NEWS – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS – Article 6: the right to a fair hearing.

Monday 5th September 2011 The right to a fair trial is fundamental to the rule of law and […]

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on Sep 5

WRITING CAMPAIGNS: Template Letter to Lords Re: Welfare Reform Bill – URGENT

By Sue Marsh – Diary of a Benefit Scrounger http://diaryofabenefitscrounger.blogspot.com/2011/09/template-letter-to-lords-over-welfare.html Monday 5th September 2011 So, with the welfare reform bill […]

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on Sep 5

Another council faces legal action over care threshold 2/09/11

By Mithran Samuel Friday 02 September 2011 COMMUNITYCARE.CO.UK Isle of Wight Council faces a legal challenge over its decision to raise […]

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on Sep 5

Resistance installation : 03 October at 10:00 – 14 November at 17:00 Gloucester Cathedral cloisters, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX

Resistance installation Liz Crow invited you · Share · Public event Time 03 October at 10:00 – 14 November at 17:00 Location Gloucester For Roaring […]

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on Sep 5

NHS hospital management by overseas firms ‘discussed’

Senior officials have discussed handing the management of up to 20 English NHS hospitals to overseas companies, emails released by […]

by Holmey

on Sep 5

Health and social care bill: worse than nothing

This is a tale of bad process, bad faith and bad policy, and the result fails the Clegg test. After […]

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on Sep 5

Helios involved in discussions about 'potential opportunities in London' with officials from the health department

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on Sep 5

'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

EVENT: Stop the Welfare Reform Bill! ONLINE – 04 September at 23:00 – 13 September at 23:30

Ethical Consumer: As the government goes on a fire-sale exercise with our public services in the name of austerity, Simon Birch and Tim Hunt ask: How ethical are the companies that will run our public services? Atos is assessed.

Law Society slams insurance industry report as self serving and offensive to victims of negligence

VIDEO: What are DPO’s (Disabled Persons’ Organisations) & how do they differ from charities?

Ed Miliband seeks to rewrite Labour’s founding principles – Does the labour movement need ‘Labour’ or should a new party be launched?

ED Miliband – OUTFLANKED on the LEFT by Tory MP’s on Social Justice 5/9/11

The UK, A Country of Second Chances

The Art of Conversation: A Guide to talking, listening and reducing stigma surrounding suicide (Revised 2011)

CHOOSE LIFE: Suicide. Don’t hide it. Talk about it! : “We’re here to help. We’re here for YOU when you’re feeling down.”

The evidence is growing that the cuts are savagely targeting disabled people

David and Samantha Cameron join the royal family in Scotland on Saturday: The PM wants to get tougher on welfare

LIBERTY NEWS – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS – Article 6: the right to a fair hearing.

WRITING CAMPAIGNS: Template Letter to Lords Re: Welfare Reform Bill – URGENT

Another council faces legal action over care threshold 2/09/11

Resistance installation : 03 October at 10:00 – 14 November at 17:00 Gloucester Cathedral cloisters, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX

NHS hospital management by overseas firms ‘discussed’

Health and social care bill: worse than nothing

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EVENT: Stop the Welfare Reform Bill! ONLINE – 04 September at 23:00 – 13 September at 23:30

Ethical Consumer: As the government goes on a fire-sale exercise with our public services in the name of austerity, Simon Birch and Tim Hunt ask: How ethical are the companies that will run our public services? Atos is assessed.

Law Society slams insurance industry report as self serving and offensive to victims of negligence

VIDEO: What are DPO’s (Disabled Persons’ Organisations) & how do they differ from charities?

Ed Miliband seeks to rewrite Labour’s founding principles – Does the labour movement need ‘Labour’ or should a new party be launched?

ED Miliband – OUTFLANKED on the LEFT by Tory MP’s on Social Justice 5/9/11

The UK, A Country of Second Chances

The Art of Conversation: A Guide to talking, listening and reducing stigma surrounding suicide (Revised 2011)

CHOOSE LIFE: Suicide. Don’t hide it. Talk about it! : “We’re here to help. We’re here for YOU when you’re feeling down.”

The evidence is growing that the cuts are savagely targeting disabled people

David and Samantha Cameron join the royal family in Scotland on Saturday: The PM wants to get tougher on welfare

LIBERTY NEWS – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS – Article 6: the right to a fair hearing.

WRITING CAMPAIGNS: Template Letter to Lords Re: Welfare Reform Bill – URGENT

Another council faces legal action over care threshold 2/09/11

Resistance installation : 03 October at 10:00 – 14 November at 17:00 Gloucester Cathedral cloisters, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LX

NHS hospital management by overseas firms ‘discussed’

Health and social care bill: worse than nothing

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