May 2012 - Black Triangle Campaign

‘A Tale of two Models: Disabled People vs Unum, Atos, Government and Disability Charities’ by Debbie Jolly, DPAC

By Debbie Jolly Paper first published on 8th April, 2012 on DPAC’s website One of the main advocates of the bio-psychosocial model, […]

by JJ

on May 31

London 2012: Activists planning “greatest act of civil disobedience of our time”

An activist is planning the “greatest act of civil disobedience of our time” at this summer’s Olympics, writes Benedict Moore-Bridger in […]

by JJ

on May 31

Nobel prize-winning economist Paul Krugman attacks Britain’s austerity drive as ‘deeply destructive’

Nobel prize-winning economist says austerity policy is failing and coalition should be increasing spending instead of cutting it Nobel prize-winning […]

by JJ

on May 30

Louise Mensch, it’s not UK Uncut’s protest but austerity that’s intimidating

Instead of smearing a peaceful street party outside Nick Clegg’s home, ask who is really ‘targeting families’ Ellie Mae O’Hagan guardian.co.uk, Monday […]

by JJ

on May 30

Welfare reforms see mental health teams taking on more advocacy roles

Community mental health teams are having to spend an increasing amount of time helping service users claim benefits The Masked […]

by JJ

on May 30

Important News from the DWP

Richard Excell writes: “Friday’s DWP report on Fraud and Error in the Benefit System really ought to get more coverage. […]

by JJ

on May 30

The Poor Have No Rights

soiniciulacht “Taking the fight to this Morally Disabled Government” By soiniciulacht on May 24, 2012 “Do dhúiche bhreá i seilbh méirleach” (Our fine […]

by JJ

on May 30

Could DWP please at least lie consistently?

soiniciulacht “Taking the fight to this Morally Disabled Government” By soiniciulacht on May 29, 2012 Those of us who have followed […]

by JJ

on May 30

John McDonnell MP’s Alternative to Austerity – infographic

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by JJ

on May 30

RADAR (“Disability Rights UK”) is Remploy Trojan Horse

REPORT: MAY 29TH DEMONSTRATION AT RADAR IN PROTEST AT “TROJAN HORSE” ROLE OF DISABLED CHARITIES IN CLOSURE OF 54 REMPLOY FACTORIES […]

by JJ

on May 30

Ministers accused of dishonesty over disability cuts

Disabled workers suffering more than any other group from coalition’s ‘ideological austerity’, union leader will say (Press Association) The government […]

by JJ

on May 30

Shanene Thorpe receives Newsnight apology

The spirit of the Eugenics Movement is alive and well in 21st Century Britain. We can’t have the poor breeding, polluting […]

by JJ

on May 30

What BBC Newsnight did to Shanene Thorpe

By lenin I knew I’d seen Allegra Stratton’s name somewhere before. Her byline used to appear on her Guardian articles. Not long ago, […]

by JJ

on May 30

‘I could not look after myself, but the benefits system deemed me fit for work’

Following a severe stroke, Jan Morgan was shocked at how she was treated by the benefits system. Here, she tells […]

by JJ

on May 30

We should care that Liam Byrne is talking about disabled people as though we are human beings, even if it's only now that we've made it politically viable for him

by JJ

on May 30

Worcestershire County Council to put disabled people into care

Wcil* Media Release: Disabled people could be put into care homes, says County Council. Under new proposals from Worcestershire County Council, […]

by JJ

on May 30

Builder left crippled after operation has benefits stopped because wife works

A BUILDER who was left crippled following an operation on his spine has had his disability benefits stopped – because […]

by JJ

on May 28

‘I did not ask to be injured’ – 365 day time limited cutoff of ESA for people living with a partner kicks in

IN RESPONSE to the article in The Sentinel, May 15 about benefits changes I had an accident at work over […]

by JJ

on May 28

Bankers’ bonuses, disability payments and real need

Guardian Letters, 22nd May 2012 Restricting the disability living allowance (or the personal independence payment) to “those who need it […]

by JJ

on May 28

GPs demand scrapping of work assessments ~ OnMedica

By Louise Prime GPs from across the UK have called for the work capability assessment to be scrapped immediately. They […]

by JJ

on May 28

'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

‘A Tale of two Models: Disabled People vs Unum, Atos, Government and Disability Charities’ by Debbie Jolly, DPAC

London 2012: Activists planning “greatest act of civil disobedience of our time”

Nobel prize-winning economist Paul Krugman attacks Britain’s austerity drive as ‘deeply destructive’

Louise Mensch, it’s not UK Uncut’s protest but austerity that’s intimidating

Welfare reforms see mental health teams taking on more advocacy roles