May 2012 - Page 2 of 5 - Black Triangle Campaign

Will Tanni Grey-Thompson go into battle against the main sponsor of her beloved Paralympic Games?

For this supreme athlete, champion of the disabled and life peer, London 2012 is a chance to make her voice […]

by JJ

on May 28

Disabled children ‘missing meals’ as 41% of families with disabled children in Ulster borrow in desperation to afford food and warmth

One in five families with disabled children in Northern Ireland are missing meals and almost half cannot afford to heat […]

by JJ

on May 27

GILLESPIE AND SIR MICHAEL MARMOT MUST RESIGN NOW! Tory MSP Mary Scanlon uses DWP appointment of MS Society Chief Gillespie to replace Paul Farmer on WCA Advisory Ctee to Justify ConDem Welfare ‘Reform’

In the wake of the UK LMCs Conference vote by Britain’s GPs to end the DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessment “with […]

by JJ

on May 27

Govt ‘Preferred’ PIP Disability Reassesment Firm Serco investigated over claims of ‘unsafe’ out-of-hours GP service

Exclusive: Firm set for NHS contracts allegedly massaged data• NHS watchdog inspection after whistleblower tip-offs• Serco says concerns about service […]

by JJ

on May 26

URGENT! Give the lawyers YOUR story! MHRN get hearing for Judicial Review of WCA on June 29th

An application has been made by members of the Mental Health Resistance Network for permission to have a Judicial Review […]

by JJ

on May 26

DWP/AtoS JUDICIAL REVIEW ~ URGENT CALLOUT for Evidence ~ Mental Health Resistance Network

PLEASE SPEAK OUT! MHRN need these stories urgently so if you can help, please contact us as quickly as possible: […]

by JJ

on May 26

Open Letter in Response to Media Portrayal of Disabled Persons and Disability Benefit Claimants

Posted by Steve ⋅ ** This Open Letter Has Now Been Formally Released To The Press And Media ** Dear […]

by JJ

on May 26

‘Fitness for work’ test under fire: GPs say assessment must be scrapped

By John Pring GPs have piled new pressure on the government after unanimously calling for it to scrap its […]

by JJ

on May 25

‘Fitness for work’ test under fire: Doctor’s call for action on safety

By John Pring, Disability News Service A GP whose patient tried to kill himself after a “fitness for work” […]

by JJ

on May 25

Oh dear, Dave. Now GP’s have turned on you. Time for an exit strategy on the disabled, perhaps?

“As a result of ardent and earnest campaigning by a number of disability campaigners, and driven on this […]

by JJ

on May 25

The proposal to dock benefits from alcoholics who decline help is impractical and misunderstands the nature of addiction

by JJ

on May 24

Mum June Heaney’s response to IDS’s lies in our letter (450 signatures) to The Daily Telegraph – which the Telegraph’s Editor studiously ignored

By June Heaney I am a mother of a 22 year son with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus and severe learning […]

by JJ

on May 24

Doctors say method of determining who is eligible for sickness benefits should be replaced with more 'rigorous and safe system'

by JJ

on May 23

PRESS RELEASE: UK Doctors Vote to end the DWP/AtoS WCA régime “with immediate effect” – BLACK TRIANGLE Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disability Rights

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE BLACK TRIANGLE ANTI-DEFAMATION CAMPAIGN IN DEFENCE OF DISABILITY RIGHTS WEDNESDAY 23RD MAY 2012 17.00 HRS For […]

by JJ

on May 23

UK GPs Conference has Voted unanimously for an end to the DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessment régime “with immediate effect”

The United Kingdom Local Medical Committees Conference of the British Medical Association has voted today to carry the following motion: […]

by JJ

on May 23

CEO of MS Society joins Work Capability Assessment Review Group

… You’re having a laugh Posted in National | 19 May 2012 – 3:30pm – IMPORTANT NOTE: LINKS TO […]

by JJ

on May 23

Liverpool girl tells David Cameron ‘I hate the government for what it has done’ after her disabled mum stripped of benefits

By John Siddle, Liverpool Echo May 21 2012 A YOUNG girl whose disabled mum was stripped of her benefits and […]

by JJ

on May 23

Incidents like this shame us all

By Nicky Clark in Liberal Conspiracy A blind, deaf, tube-fed, non verbal, disabled man from Scotland has been deemed fit for […]

by JJ

on May 23

Iain Duncan Smith to signal measures allowing Jobcentre Plus staff to dock allowances for claimants who refuse treatment

by JJ

on May 22

Following in the footsteps of Andy Coulson? IDS’s DWP Spin Doctor Susie Squire to take over as Tory press chief

Following in the footsteps of Andy Coulson? Why not? Now that that pesky Rebecca Brooks is out of the way? […]

by JJ

on May 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

Will Tanni Grey-Thompson go into battle against the main sponsor of her beloved Paralympic Games?

Disabled children ‘missing meals’ as 41% of families with disabled children in Ulster borrow in desperation to afford food and warmth

GILLESPIE AND SIR MICHAEL MARMOT MUST RESIGN NOW! Tory MSP Mary Scanlon uses DWP appointment of MS Society Chief Gillespie to replace Paul Farmer on WCA Advisory Ctee to Justify ConDem Welfare ‘Reform’

Govt ‘Preferred’ PIP Disability Reassesment Firm Serco investigated over claims of ‘unsafe’ out-of-hours GP service

URGENT! Give the lawyers YOUR story! MHRN get hearing for Judicial Review of WCA on June 29th

DWP/AtoS JUDICIAL REVIEW ~ URGENT CALLOUT for Evidence ~ Mental Health Resistance Network

Open Letter in Response to Media Portrayal of Disabled Persons and Disability Benefit Claimants

‘Fitness for work’ test under fire: GPs say assessment must be scrapped

‘Fitness for work’ test under fire: Doctor’s call for action on safety

Oh dear, Dave. Now GP’s have turned on you. Time for an exit strategy on the disabled, perhaps?

Mum June Heaney’s response to IDS’s lies in our letter (450 signatures) to The Daily Telegraph – which the Telegraph’s Editor studiously ignored

PRESS RELEASE: UK Doctors Vote to end the DWP/AtoS WCA régime “with immediate effect” – BLACK TRIANGLE Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disability Rights

UK GPs Conference has Voted unanimously for an end to the DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessment régime “with immediate effect”

CEO of MS Society joins Work Capability Assessment Review Group

Liverpool girl tells David Cameron ‘I hate the government for what it has done’ after her disabled mum stripped of benefits

Incidents like this shame us all

Following in the footsteps of Andy Coulson? IDS’s DWP Spin Doctor Susie Squire to take over as Tory press chief

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Will Tanni Grey-Thompson go into battle against the main sponsor of her beloved Paralympic Games?

Disabled children ‘missing meals’ as 41% of families with disabled children in Ulster borrow in desperation to afford food and warmth

GILLESPIE AND SIR MICHAEL MARMOT MUST RESIGN NOW! Tory MSP Mary Scanlon uses DWP appointment of MS Society Chief Gillespie to replace Paul Farmer on WCA Advisory Ctee to Justify ConDem Welfare ‘Reform’

Govt ‘Preferred’ PIP Disability Reassesment Firm Serco investigated over claims of ‘unsafe’ out-of-hours GP service

URGENT! Give the lawyers YOUR story! MHRN get hearing for Judicial Review of WCA on June 29th

DWP/AtoS JUDICIAL REVIEW ~ URGENT CALLOUT for Evidence ~ Mental Health Resistance Network

Open Letter in Response to Media Portrayal of Disabled Persons and Disability Benefit Claimants

‘Fitness for work’ test under fire: GPs say assessment must be scrapped

‘Fitness for work’ test under fire: Doctor’s call for action on safety

Oh dear, Dave. Now GP’s have turned on you. Time for an exit strategy on the disabled, perhaps?

Mum June Heaney’s response to IDS’s lies in our letter (450 signatures) to The Daily Telegraph – which the Telegraph’s Editor studiously ignored

PRESS RELEASE: UK Doctors Vote to end the DWP/AtoS WCA régime “with immediate effect” – BLACK TRIANGLE Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disability Rights

UK GPs Conference has Voted unanimously for an end to the DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessment régime “with immediate effect”

CEO of MS Society joins Work Capability Assessment Review Group

Liverpool girl tells David Cameron ‘I hate the government for what it has done’ after her disabled mum stripped of benefits

Incidents like this shame us all

Following in the footsteps of Andy Coulson? IDS’s DWP Spin Doctor Susie Squire to take over as Tory press chief

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