November 2011 - Page 3 of 4 - Black Triangle Campaign

Volunteer centres claim they are being exploited by private welfare to work providers who covertly refer jobless clients to them to gain "work experience".

by Holmey

on Nov 11

Yes, the public are angry with benefit cheats – but they may object to harrying the low paid into earning more

by Holmey

on Nov 10

Private Eye Raises Questions Regarding Unum Again?

Following on for them raising the issue of Unums horrendous reputation in the US and their “business partnership” with The Guardian […]

by Holmey

on Nov 10

Army veteran and his wife die in tragic ‘suicide pact’ after becoming ‘too poor to live through the winter’

Couple had to walk ten miles a week to a soup kitchen for free food Charity call for investigation after […]

by Holmey

on Nov 9

Report highlights how some patients were denied pain relief by nurses and were sometimes left without food and water

by Holmey

on Nov 9

Disabled children paying high price of welfare reform

Forty per cent of disabled children are living in poverty a report has claimed. Analysis published by the charity The […]

by JJ

on Nov 9

Bedworth ‘suicide pact’ couple found lying side-by-side

A MARRIED couple have been found dead in their Bedworth home following an apparent tragic suicide pact. Mark and Helen […]

by Holmey

on Nov 8

1 million to lose incapacity benefits under Coalition reforms

Almost one million people will be stripped of their incapacity benefit payments and forced to look for jobs under major […]

by Holmey

on Nov 8

Unum Influence in the UK Continues to Wreak Havoc

Due to the extensive research of Mo Stewart, a disabled female veteran of the WRAF, Unum’s influence and involvement with […]

by Holmey

on Nov 8

Peer’s hopes and fears for 2012

“Not that she doesn’t recognize and understand the motivation of Black Triangle, the Scottish disability rights group which called for […]

by Holmey

on Nov 8

James Purnell's reforms of incapacity benefit are inspired by a US company with vested interests and a murky record. Now, that's really sick

by Holmey

on Nov 8

Did Lord Freud give Peers a clear picture of the Work Capability Assessment?

Last week, members of the House of Lords debated the Government’s proposals to reform the Welfare System. Since the debate, doubts […]

by JJ

on Nov 7

Second UK Disability History Month will celebrate struggle for equality

The life of Helen Keller, disability hate crime and the history of the Disabled People’s Direct Action Network (DAN) are […]

by JJ

on Nov 7

Anger and shock over BBC’s “offensive” welfare documentary

Outraged campaigners have attacked the BBC for screening an “offensive” documentary about the benefits system. Campaigners say that the documentary – presented […]

by JJ

on Nov 7

Activists take next step in fight against cuts

Scores of disabled activists have come together to plan the next stage of the fight against the government’s cuts to […]

by JJ

on Nov 7

Firm receives £250,000 a year from government while also providing paid-for advice to GPs affected by changes

by Holmey

on Nov 6

Tackling disability discrimination takes more than wheelchair ramps

Let’s challenge the ‘us and them’ attitude towards people who have disabilities that don’t conform to society’s norms You’re in […]

by Holmey

on Nov 4

Yateley ballet dancer in benefit battle

A FORMER child ballet prodigy from Yateley is now battling the welfare system after injury left his career as a […]

by Holmey

on Nov 4

URGENT NOTICE – Scotland Says “NO!” To The Welfare Reform Bill Campaign

Black Triangle, Inclusion Scotland and Capability Scotland are calling on disabled people to contact their MSP immediately and let them […]

by JJ

on Nov 4

Neo-Cons on Welfare Benefits

Our three neo-con major political parties have come up with a jolly cunning plan to lift money direct from the […]

by JJ

on Nov 4

'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

Private Eye Raises Questions Regarding Unum Again?

Army veteran and his wife die in tragic ‘suicide pact’ after becoming ‘too poor to live through the winter’

Disabled children paying high price of welfare reform

Bedworth ‘suicide pact’ couple found lying side-by-side

1 million to lose incapacity benefits under Coalition reforms

Unum Influence in the UK Continues to Wreak Havoc