June 2012 - Black Triangle Campaign

BLACK TRIANGLE CAMPAIGN PRESS STATEMENT: Demand to scrap DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessment “with immediate effect” now BMA policy

This morning, 28th June 2012 at 09.45 am, Britain’s doctors from every medical discipline voted to demand that the […]

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on Jun 28

BMA backs tax on financial transactions after heated debate

26th June 2012 The BMA will back a campaign for a ‘Tobin tax’ on banking financial transactions to raise funds […]

by JJ

on Jun 27

#BMA #ARMlive ‘Europe’s unemployment rate linked to rise in suicides’ ~ “This is a public health emergency and I would say doctors have a very important role” Sir Michael Marmot tells symposium

Published by the British Medical Association, 26 June 2012 Soaring unemployment rates across Europe caused by economic policies are a […]

by JJ

on Jun 27

BMA ARM to Vote on GPs’ Motion to end the DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessments ‘with immediate effect’ tomorrow

(Click on the icon left, OR HERE if any problems, to follow the vote live in the morning. Black Triangle will be […]

by JJ

on Jun 27

Disabled woman with severe learning difficulties loses her case against the DWP after 22 years ~ Law Report

Disabled woman with severe learning difficulties loses her case after 22 years: European Court of Human Rights rules that the […]

by JJ

on Jun 27

HELP MAKE CHRIS GRAYLING MAD! Help spread the video he didn’t want you to see

From Benefits and Work VIDEO REMOVED AGAIN! IMPORTANT UPDATE 3rd JULY 2012: https://blacktrianglecampaign.org/2012/07/03/help-make-chris-grayling-even-madder-help-spread-the-video-he-didnt-want-you-to-see/ Here’s an opportunity for you to help make […]

by JJ

on Jun 27

'Thank fuck for that': Audrey Gillan watches hundreds of tenants trying to avoid eviction

by JJ

on Jun 27

Lawyers tell judicial review that two jobseekers were illegally forced to take part in back-to-work schemes

Investigating unpaid internships: tell us your stories

by JJ

on Jun 27

People drown while Shadow DWP Liam Byrne waffles on about the need for ‘a major update to the welfare state’

Auntie Beeb Reports: ‘David Cameron is set to call for a wider debate about welfare, arguing the current system […]

by JJ

on Jun 27

Tax avoidance isn’t a left or right issue, it’s a cancer eating our democracy

With all the hoo-ha and propaganda this week surrounding Cameron’s housing benefit speech and his exploitation of the supposed anger […]

by JJ

on Jun 27

How I sued the Daily Mail – and won

(N.B. Highlighting is Black Triangle’s) How I sued the Daily Mail – and won The paper labelled me a ringleader […]

by JJ

on Jun 27

Cameron is repeating the housing benefit myth ~ The statistic Cameron ignores: only one in eight claimants is unemployed.

The Myth of ‘Compassionate Conservatism’! ~ Black Triangle By George Eaton, New Statesman, Published 25th June 2012 Having long abandoned the pretence […]

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on Jun 27

Attacking the under-25s might help poll ratings for now, but the real causes of high housing benefit costs lie elsewhere

by JJ

on Jun 27

Facts and myths about those on benefits

Facts and myths about those on benefits Guardian Letters, Tuesday 26th June 2012 Polly Toynbee is, of course, right to say […]

by JJ

on Jun 26

Josef Fritzl Would Cheer Cameron’s Housing Benefit Massacre

Josef Fritzl Would Cheer Cameron’s Housing Benefit Massacre Posted on June 26, 2012 by johnny void | 13 Comments Cameron’s latest benefit bashing speech contained […]

by JJ

on Jun 26

Karen Sherlock – An Ordinary Woman In An Extraordinary World

Karen Sherlock R.I.P. – An Ordinary Woman In An Extraordinary World by Kaliya Franklin of Benefit Scrounging Scum Karen Sherlock was […]

by JJ

on Jun 26

Welfare Payment Cuts: Chris Grayling Refused To Hear Case Of Breast Cancer Sufferer

The Huffington Post UK | By Dina Rickman Posted: 25/06/2012 18:40 Updated: 25/06/2012 18:40 A government minister has refused to meet with an MP about her […]

by JJ

on Jun 26

East Midlands Disabled People Against Cuts Group to be launched on 30th June 2012 in Leicester

Disabled people and their allies in the East Midlands are invited to the launch of East Midlands Disabled People Against […]

by JJ

on Jun 25

‘The Missing Billions’ ~ Savage Austerity Cuts and Corporate Tax Avoidance: An important article by Andy Worthington

By Andy Worthington June 22, 2012 “Information Clearing House” — I hope you have 25 minutes to spare to watch a […]

by JJ

on Jun 25

‘Past the point of caring’ ~ Autism is Another World

Past the point of caring Posted on June 25, 2012 by seth It seems very clear to me that David Cameron has a […]

by JJ

on Jun 25

'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

BLACK TRIANGLE CAMPAIGN PRESS STATEMENT: Demand to scrap DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessment “with immediate effect” now BMA policy

BMA backs tax on financial transactions after heated debate

#BMA #ARMlive ‘Europe’s unemployment rate linked to rise in suicides’ ~ “This is a public health emergency and I would say doctors have a very important role” Sir Michael Marmot tells symposium

BMA ARM to Vote on GPs’ Motion to end the DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessments ‘with immediate effect’ tomorrow

Disabled woman with severe learning difficulties loses her case against the DWP after 22 years ~ Law Report

HELP MAKE CHRIS GRAYLING MAD! Help spread the video he didn’t want you to see

People drown while Shadow DWP Liam Byrne waffles on about the need for ‘a major update to the welfare state’

Tax avoidance isn’t a left or right issue, it’s a cancer eating our democracy

How I sued the Daily Mail – and won

Cameron is repeating the housing benefit myth ~ The statistic Cameron ignores: only one in eight claimants is unemployed.

Facts and myths about those on benefits

Josef Fritzl Would Cheer Cameron’s Housing Benefit Massacre

Karen Sherlock – An Ordinary Woman In An Extraordinary World

Welfare Payment Cuts: Chris Grayling Refused To Hear Case Of Breast Cancer Sufferer

East Midlands Disabled People Against Cuts Group to be launched on 30th June 2012 in Leicester

‘The Missing Billions’ ~ Savage Austerity Cuts and Corporate Tax Avoidance: An important article by Andy Worthington

‘Past the point of caring’ ~ Autism is Another World

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BLACK TRIANGLE CAMPAIGN PRESS STATEMENT: Demand to scrap DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessment “with immediate effect” now BMA policy

BMA backs tax on financial transactions after heated debate

#BMA #ARMlive ‘Europe’s unemployment rate linked to rise in suicides’ ~ “This is a public health emergency and I would say doctors have a very important role” Sir Michael Marmot tells symposium

BMA ARM to Vote on GPs’ Motion to end the DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessments ‘with immediate effect’ tomorrow

Disabled woman with severe learning difficulties loses her case against the DWP after 22 years ~ Law Report

HELP MAKE CHRIS GRAYLING MAD! Help spread the video he didn’t want you to see

People drown while Shadow DWP Liam Byrne waffles on about the need for ‘a major update to the welfare state’

Tax avoidance isn’t a left or right issue, it’s a cancer eating our democracy

How I sued the Daily Mail – and won

Cameron is repeating the housing benefit myth ~ The statistic Cameron ignores: only one in eight claimants is unemployed.

Facts and myths about those on benefits

Josef Fritzl Would Cheer Cameron’s Housing Benefit Massacre

Karen Sherlock – An Ordinary Woman In An Extraordinary World

Welfare Payment Cuts: Chris Grayling Refused To Hear Case Of Breast Cancer Sufferer

East Midlands Disabled People Against Cuts Group to be launched on 30th June 2012 in Leicester

‘The Missing Billions’ ~ Savage Austerity Cuts and Corporate Tax Avoidance: An important article by Andy Worthington

‘Past the point of caring’ ~ Autism is Another World

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