October 4, 2012 - Black Triangle Campaign

Trouble getting a fit note or medical support information for ESA? False Economy wants to hear from you

Have you had trouble getting a fit note, or medical support information for ESA claims or appeal? Recently, we’ve been […]

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Fear of fitness to work tests driving disabled patients to suicide say GPs

Survey also found that one in five GPs had at least one disabled patient who had thought about suicide […]

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on Oct 4

Enough is enough! Disabled people are driven to suicide by the DWP/AtoS WCA and it’s time to fight back! ~ The Independent

As a survey reveals that disabled patients have been driven to suicide due to the Government’s fitness to work test, […]

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on Oct 4

Complete H.M. Coroner’s reports requested for all 1,100 disability claimants who died last year while under compulsory work-related activity for benefits

FROM: SAMUEL MILLER COPY TO: @blacktriangle1 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST Your freedom of information request Thank you for […]

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Black Triangle Campaign Letter sent to The Guardian Re: ‘Get ready for work: what woman who needs constant care was told’

Sent: Thursday 4th October 2012 15.04 hrs Amelia Gentleman’s article (‘Get ready for work: what woman who needs constant care […]

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‘One Nation Labour’: Does Liam Byrne & Johann Lamont’s Attack on Welfare & Universal Benefits Signal The End of The Union?

Should be read with: VIDEO: What does ‘One Nation Labour’ mean for people on ‘welfare’? Labour considers cuts […]

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Is this the end of ‘Scottish’ Labour? ~ The Jimmy Reid Foundation

Left Strategy, Political Parties, Scottish Policy Sep 26, 2012 15 Comments It is hard not […]

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Man In Wrexham, North Wales Jobcentre Threatens To Set Himself Alight

Posted: October 03, 2012 Written by Rob Taylor Discuss this post with Wrexhamites our Wrexham Forums Man In Jobcentre Threatens To Set Himself […]

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Pensions and winter fuel allowance of the better-off may be cut as party tries introduces new 'one nation' concept

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Hypocrisy as controversial disability test company Atos set to land huge £40m profit

‘Campaigners’ fury as controversial disability test company Atos set to land huge £40m profit’ Atos will land the windfall […]

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on Oct 4

Manx AtoS bill is ‘confidential’ ~ Isle of Man Today

By Adrian Darbyshire Published on Wednesday 3 October 2012 11:44 SOCIAL Care bosses say they will not disclose how much Atos Healthcare […]

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on Oct 4

VIDEO: What does ‘One Nation Labour’ mean for people on ‘welfare’?

The Tories and Liberal Democrats are drastically changing the welfare state. But does Labour offer a real alternative? “So there […]

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on Oct 4

SNP MSP Kevin Stewart accuses AtoS of ‘laughing all the way to the bank’ over £206m deal

By Dailyrecord.co.uk 3 Oct 2012 00:01 AN MSP has tabled a motion at Holyrood condemning the UK Government’s […]

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SHOCKING VIDEO: How DWP/AtoS welfare assessors told disabled woman to get ready for work ~ The Guardian

Ruth Anim has learning difficulties, a heart problem and epilepsy A work capability test by Atos said she should prepare […]

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on Oct 4

AUDIO: Thinking Allowed ~ Sickness benefit claimants and their fear of the ‘brown envelope’ (BBC Radio 4)

Thinking Allowed OVER A YEAR LEFT TO LISTEN Duration: 28 minutes First broadcast: Wednesday 03 October 201 Laurie Taylor hears […]

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10,600 sick & disabled people died last year within six weeks of their claim ending

@blacktriangle1 Subject: Incapacity Benefits: Deaths of recipients (July, 2012 statistical release) See: http://statistics.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd1/adhoc_analysis/2012/incap_decd_recips_0712.pdf 10,600 sick & disabled people died last year […]

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'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

Trouble getting a fit note or medical support information for ESA? False Economy wants to hear from you

Fear of fitness to work tests driving disabled patients to suicide say GPs

Enough is enough! Disabled people are driven to suicide by the DWP/AtoS WCA and it’s time to fight back! ~ The Independent

Complete H.M. Coroner’s reports requested for all 1,100 disability claimants who died last year while under compulsory work-related activity for benefits

Black Triangle Campaign Letter sent to The Guardian Re: ‘Get ready for work: what woman who needs constant care was told’

‘One Nation Labour’: Does Liam Byrne & Johann Lamont’s Attack on Welfare & Universal Benefits Signal The End of The Union?

Is this the end of ‘Scottish’ Labour? ~ The Jimmy Reid Foundation

Man In Wrexham, North Wales Jobcentre Threatens To Set Himself Alight

Hypocrisy as controversial disability test company Atos set to land huge £40m profit

Manx AtoS bill is ‘confidential’ ~ Isle of Man Today

VIDEO: What does ‘One Nation Labour’ mean for people on ‘welfare’?

SNP MSP Kevin Stewart accuses AtoS of ‘laughing all the way to the bank’ over £206m deal

SHOCKING VIDEO: How DWP/AtoS welfare assessors told disabled woman to get ready for work ~ The Guardian

AUDIO: Thinking Allowed ~ Sickness benefit claimants and their fear of the ‘brown envelope’ (BBC Radio 4)

10,600 sick & disabled people died last year within six weeks of their claim ending

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Trouble getting a fit note or medical support information for ESA? False Economy wants to hear from you

Fear of fitness to work tests driving disabled patients to suicide say GPs

Enough is enough! Disabled people are driven to suicide by the DWP/AtoS WCA and it’s time to fight back! ~ The Independent

Complete H.M. Coroner’s reports requested for all 1,100 disability claimants who died last year while under compulsory work-related activity for benefits

Black Triangle Campaign Letter sent to The Guardian Re: ‘Get ready for work: what woman who needs constant care was told’

‘One Nation Labour’: Does Liam Byrne & Johann Lamont’s Attack on Welfare & Universal Benefits Signal The End of The Union?

Is this the end of ‘Scottish’ Labour? ~ The Jimmy Reid Foundation

Man In Wrexham, North Wales Jobcentre Threatens To Set Himself Alight

Hypocrisy as controversial disability test company Atos set to land huge £40m profit

Manx AtoS bill is ‘confidential’ ~ Isle of Man Today

VIDEO: What does ‘One Nation Labour’ mean for people on ‘welfare’?

SNP MSP Kevin Stewart accuses AtoS of ‘laughing all the way to the bank’ over £206m deal

SHOCKING VIDEO: How DWP/AtoS welfare assessors told disabled woman to get ready for work ~ The Guardian

AUDIO: Thinking Allowed ~ Sickness benefit claimants and their fear of the ‘brown envelope’ (BBC Radio 4)

10,600 sick & disabled people died last year within six weeks of their claim ending

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