November 2012 - Black Triangle Campaign

C4 News ~ ‘Leveson: what the inquiry missed’ – Katherine Quarmby (Author of ‘Scapegoat’)

THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2012 UK The overarching Leveson inquiry lasted 16 months and took evidence from 474 people. But journalist Katharine […]

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on Nov 30

Disabled carer with cancer and degenerative spinal disease, 57, told ‘you’re fit to work’

11:29am Thursday 29th November 2012 By Lesley Tate, Senior Reporter A disabled man with cancer and degenerative […]

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on Nov 30

I was one of the victims of phone hacking, and am disgusted that the PM has sided with the Fleet Street bullies

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on Nov 30

Seventy years ago Labour ushered in the welfare state. And the solidarity that fuelled it survives the worst the Tories do

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on Nov 30

The Leveson Report: Excellent News for Disabled People if Cameron and the Loony Right don’t smother it post-partum

Lord Justice Leveson wrote in his report: 2.61 Insight into issues of this sort was provided by Richard Desmond’s (Daily […]

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on Nov 30

Co-Op ~ Cancel The Atos Contract! Glasgow Picket Report

SATURDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2012 Anti-Co-Op/Atos Contract picket outside the Co-Op Bank and the end of the picket at […]

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on Nov 29

The language used today to justify cuts to welfare benefits and health care are much the same as the British government used when they failed to aid the victims of the Irish famine

By Joan Walsh Taking a break from 24/7 politics after the election, I finally read John Kelly’s troubling “The Graves […]

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on Nov 29

Tax and the offshore industry: when bad money drives out good

Britain is at the extremes of the business of financial chicanery, giving London’s traders an unenviable reputation Editorial The […]

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on Nov 29

Working, but not for long enough: UK’s 3 million underemployed feel the pinch

Meanwhile, in the UK on Thursday 29 November 2012 1 / 349 One worker in 10 denied the chance […]

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on Nov 29

(Audio) ‘The State of Welfare’ ~ [BBCR4 175m]

Seventy years ago William Beveridge wrote a report that was to lay the foundations for the welfare state. […]

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on Nov 28

LOOK FORWARD IN ANGER AT ATOS! ASSEMBLE GEORGE SQ GLASGOW: 11:30 a.m. Monday 3rd Dec 2012

Councillor Matheson must act to uphold Promise 74. The Commonwealth Games led by ‘Lord Rob’ (as Lord Kelvin likes […]

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on Nov 28

Disabled Protesters Occupy Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Headquarters in Protest Against ATOS

27 November 2012 Disabled protesters occupied the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games headquarters in an attempt to have IT firm Atos […]

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on Nov 28

Revealed: Fate of axed Remploy staff was sealed as part of secret deal by private firm one year ago

IT has been discovered that Remploy Healthcare struck a deal with R Healthcare in July 2011 that saw the […]

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on Nov 28

Time to probe Remploy deal

28 Nov 2012 00:01 DESPITE government promises to try and keep Remploy staff in a job, new details […]

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on Nov 28

Iain Duncan Smith blasted on Question Time over Kieran McArdle

ANTI-poverty campaigner attacked IDS on the BBC show, causing the Tory minister to lose his temper. Iain Duncan Smith on […]

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on Nov 28

Tory hatchet man Iain Duncan Smith’s weasel-worded letter to boy who said Atos test killed dad

By Janice Burns 24 Nov 2012 07:45 THE Work and Pensions Secretary’s cold reply told 13-year-old Kieran McArdle to visit JobCentre to […]

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on Nov 28

Important Consultation for Disabled People: ‘Getting it Right? Human Rights in Scotland’ ~ Help put disability rights on top of our agenda!

Getting it Right? Human Rights in Scotland The SHRC would like individuals to respond to two questions that give […]

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on Nov 28

Two regulations ‘could hold the key to winning ESA appeals’

By John Pring 20 November 2012 Two little-known government regulations could hold the key to helping thousands of sick […]

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on Nov 28

“I’ve lost everything”: Disabled mum goes on hunger strike as benefits cut after soldier son’s death

The Tories ~ GRAVE ROBBERS! By Richard Smith 24 Nov 2012 00:00 The single mum says she is prepared to die to […]

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on Nov 24

The welfare reform minister's lament about the risk-averse poor is simply a rationalisation for a policy of deep cuts

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on Nov 24

'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

C4 News ~ ‘Leveson: what the inquiry missed’ – Katherine Quarmby (Author of ‘Scapegoat’)

Disabled carer with cancer and degenerative spinal disease, 57, told ‘you’re fit to work’

The Leveson Report: Excellent News for Disabled People if Cameron and the Loony Right don’t smother it post-partum

Co-Op ~ Cancel The Atos Contract! Glasgow Picket Report

The language used today to justify cuts to welfare benefits and health care are much the same as the British government used when they failed to aid the victims of the Irish famine

Tax and the offshore industry: when bad money drives out good

Working, but not for long enough: UK’s 3 million underemployed feel the pinch

(Audio) ‘The State of Welfare’ ~ [BBCR4 175m]

LOOK FORWARD IN ANGER AT ATOS! ASSEMBLE GEORGE SQ GLASGOW: 11:30 a.m. Monday 3rd Dec 2012

Disabled Protesters Occupy Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Headquarters in Protest Against ATOS

Revealed: Fate of axed Remploy staff was sealed as part of secret deal by private firm one year ago

Time to probe Remploy deal

Iain Duncan Smith blasted on Question Time over Kieran McArdle

Tory hatchet man Iain Duncan Smith’s weasel-worded letter to boy who said Atos test killed dad

Important Consultation for Disabled People: ‘Getting it Right? Human Rights in Scotland’ ~ Help put disability rights on top of our agenda!

Two regulations ‘could hold the key to winning ESA appeals’

“I’ve lost everything”: Disabled mum goes on hunger strike as benefits cut after soldier son’s death

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C4 News ~ ‘Leveson: what the inquiry missed’ – Katherine Quarmby (Author of ‘Scapegoat’)

Disabled carer with cancer and degenerative spinal disease, 57, told ‘you’re fit to work’

The Leveson Report: Excellent News for Disabled People if Cameron and the Loony Right don’t smother it post-partum

Co-Op ~ Cancel The Atos Contract! Glasgow Picket Report

The language used today to justify cuts to welfare benefits and health care are much the same as the British government used when they failed to aid the victims of the Irish famine

Tax and the offshore industry: when bad money drives out good

Working, but not for long enough: UK’s 3 million underemployed feel the pinch

(Audio) ‘The State of Welfare’ ~ [BBCR4 175m]

LOOK FORWARD IN ANGER AT ATOS! ASSEMBLE GEORGE SQ GLASGOW: 11:30 a.m. Monday 3rd Dec 2012

Disabled Protesters Occupy Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Headquarters in Protest Against ATOS

Revealed: Fate of axed Remploy staff was sealed as part of secret deal by private firm one year ago

Time to probe Remploy deal

Iain Duncan Smith blasted on Question Time over Kieran McArdle

Tory hatchet man Iain Duncan Smith’s weasel-worded letter to boy who said Atos test killed dad

Important Consultation for Disabled People: ‘Getting it Right? Human Rights in Scotland’ ~ Help put disability rights on top of our agenda!

Two regulations ‘could hold the key to winning ESA appeals’

“I’ve lost everything”: Disabled mum goes on hunger strike as benefits cut after soldier son’s death

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