November 2012 - Page 2 of 3 - Black Triangle Campaign

Research shows 'climate of fear' whipped up by media stories on benefit fraud delay or stop people in need from getting help

by JJ

on Nov 22

IMPORTANT! BLACK TRIANGLE & DPAC REGS 29 & 35 CAMPAIGN: FAILED YOUR DWP/ATOS WCA & INTEND TO APPEAL? DOWNLOAD THESE DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR GP

If you have already attended the DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessment and have been found ‘fit for work’ or […]

by JJ

on Nov 21

John McDonnell MP pays tribute in parliament to Black Triangle and DPAC campaigns during debate on autism

Hansard: Commons Debate on Autism 5.18 pm Tuesday 20th November 2012 John McDonnell (Hayes and Harlington) (Lab): I thank the […]

by JJ

on Nov 21

Only 9% of those placed in Work-Related Activity Group (WRAG) found jobs 12 to 18 months after claiming the allowance.

Three quarters of sickness benefit claimants who are judged “fit for work” are still unemployed up to 18 months later. […]

by JJ

on Nov 21

For Iain Duncan Smith, poverty is caused by failure and dysfunction. The reality is different, and Labour must say so

by JJ

on Nov 20

PRESS RELEASE from Black Triangle’s sister organisation DPAC Caerdydd announcing the formation of DPAC Cymru

Llongyfarchiadau i’n cymrodorion yng Nghymru am sefydlu DPAC Cymru! Mae Black Triangle yn edrych ymlaen at uno mewn undod […]

by JJ

on Nov 20

Parallels exist between nazi-era fit-for-work assessments and Atos

Letters Monday 12 November 2012 Tony Simpson objects to the cartoon which depicts victims of Tory welfare cuts being […]

by JJ

on Nov 19

Fascist DWP Managers sacked Shaun Stewart who was stabbed 18 times, pistol whipped, left with one eye and PTSD

Member wins appeal against unfair dismissal 19 November 2012 A PCS member working for the Department for Work […]

by JJ

on Nov 19

Cameron wants to restrict challenges to unfair and damaging cuts

19 November 2012 The public’s right to question and challenge the Tory-led government’s unfair and damaging spending cuts has […]

by JJ

on Nov 19

John McDonnell MP: “A line in the sand will be crossed in the next few weeks and within 18 months the welfare state could be eradicated”

Britain Welfare state ‘in critical condition’ Sunday 18 November 2012 by Malcolm Burns Labour MP John McDonnell warned a […]

by JJ

on Nov 19

More MPs bill taxpayer for rent as they let out their homes

At least 32 MPs have been found to be claiming rent for second homes on their […]

by JJ

on Nov 19

Occupy Wall Street’s Brilliant Idea ~ ‘What Is The Rolling Jubilee?’

Posted on November 15, 2012 by syzygysue in THINK LEFT What Is The Rolling Jubilee? Published on Nov 7, 2012 by StrikeDebt www.rollingjubilee.orgwww.strikedebt.org We need a jubilee, […]

by JJ

on Nov 19

Sarah Teather was a rising star of the Lib Dems – but then she was sacked as minister for families in September. Now she wants coalition MPs to see the damage that the new welfare rules will cause to her inner-city seat – and to the country as a whole

by JJ

on Nov 18

Prepare for work or lose your benefits, long-term sick are told

The long-term sick will be forced to look for work or see their benefits cut, under government reforms. By Tim […]

by JJ

on Nov 18

Benefits clawback firm ATOS summon back cancer patients and dementia sufferers

By Mark Aitken 18 Nov 2012 00:01 PEOPLE with incurable conditions are being forced to undergo multiple checks in order […]

by JJ

on Nov 18

Why didn’t the disabled protestors get more media coverage?

First Posted on October 27, 2012 by syzygysue in THINK LEFT Report by […]

by JJ

on Nov 17

IMPORTANT: How to Gain Exemption from DWP/Atos ‘Fit for Work’ & WRAG decisions by Applying ESA Regulations 29 and 35 (see note for 25 and 31)

Important Update 22nd May 2013 Legal correction and clarification There are two sets of ESA regulations. 1. Exceptional circumstances 25 […]

by JJ

on Nov 16

Letter from Jessica McCarnun to David Cameron

Jessica McCarnun (This is my personal story) Prime Minister Today Britain is a society that is supposed to […]

by JJ

on Nov 15

Austerity is not inevitable but a policy choice

The Guardian, Thursday 15 November 2012 21.00 GMT Martin Kettle confuses at least two issues (Austerity is here to stay, and […]

by JJ

on Nov 15

Patients used to be given only pills. They respond far better when asked about their lives – that's the bit that costs, though

by JJ

on Nov 15

'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

IMPORTANT! BLACK TRIANGLE & DPAC REGS 29 & 35 CAMPAIGN: FAILED YOUR DWP/ATOS WCA & INTEND TO APPEAL? DOWNLOAD THESE DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR GP

John McDonnell MP pays tribute in parliament to Black Triangle and DPAC campaigns during debate on autism

Only 9% of those placed in Work-Related Activity Group (WRAG) found jobs 12 to 18 months after claiming the allowance.

PRESS RELEASE from Black Triangle’s sister organisation DPAC Caerdydd announcing the formation of DPAC Cymru

Parallels exist between nazi-era fit-for-work assessments and Atos

Fascist DWP Managers sacked Shaun Stewart who was stabbed 18 times, pistol whipped, left with one eye and PTSD

Cameron wants to restrict challenges to unfair and damaging cuts

John McDonnell MP: “A line in the sand will be crossed in the next few weeks and within 18 months the welfare state could be eradicated”

More MPs bill taxpayer for rent as they let out their homes

Occupy Wall Street’s Brilliant Idea ~ ‘What Is The Rolling Jubilee?’

Prepare for work or lose your benefits, long-term sick are told

Benefits clawback firm ATOS summon back cancer patients and dementia sufferers

Why didn’t the disabled protestors get more media coverage?

IMPORTANT: How to Gain Exemption from DWP/Atos ‘Fit for Work’ & WRAG decisions by Applying ESA Regulations 29 and 35 (see note for 25 and 31)

Letter from Jessica McCarnun to David Cameron

Austerity is not inevitable but a policy choice

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IMPORTANT! BLACK TRIANGLE & DPAC REGS 29 & 35 CAMPAIGN: FAILED YOUR DWP/ATOS WCA & INTEND TO APPEAL? DOWNLOAD THESE DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR GP

John McDonnell MP pays tribute in parliament to Black Triangle and DPAC campaigns during debate on autism

Only 9% of those placed in Work-Related Activity Group (WRAG) found jobs 12 to 18 months after claiming the allowance.

PRESS RELEASE from Black Triangle’s sister organisation DPAC Caerdydd announcing the formation of DPAC Cymru

Parallels exist between nazi-era fit-for-work assessments and Atos

Fascist DWP Managers sacked Shaun Stewart who was stabbed 18 times, pistol whipped, left with one eye and PTSD

Cameron wants to restrict challenges to unfair and damaging cuts

John McDonnell MP: “A line in the sand will be crossed in the next few weeks and within 18 months the welfare state could be eradicated”

More MPs bill taxpayer for rent as they let out their homes

Occupy Wall Street’s Brilliant Idea ~ ‘What Is The Rolling Jubilee?’

Prepare for work or lose your benefits, long-term sick are told

Benefits clawback firm ATOS summon back cancer patients and dementia sufferers

Why didn’t the disabled protestors get more media coverage?

IMPORTANT: How to Gain Exemption from DWP/Atos ‘Fit for Work’ & WRAG decisions by Applying ESA Regulations 29 and 35 (see note for 25 and 31)

Letter from Jessica McCarnun to David Cameron

Austerity is not inevitable but a policy choice

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