June 2016 - Black Triangle Campaign

DPAC joins ILF court case trio in call for Labour to back Corbyn

Three disabled activists who took the government to court in an unsuccessful bid to stop the closure of the Independent […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

Tomlinson admits to ignorance about biopsychosocial model

The minister for disabled people has admitted to complete ignorance about the model that lies at the heart of his […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

Brexit vote: Disabled people speak of shock, horror and dismay

Disabled people have spoken of their horror, shock and anger at learning of the vote to leave the European Union […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

Brexit vote: Fear and uncertainty over impact of EU exit

Campaigners and experts say they fear that Britain’s vote to leave the European Union (EU) could have serious consequences for […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

Crabb scrapped IDS’s white paper because he ‘didn’t like the look of it’

The new work and pensions secretary scrapped the disability and employment white paper prepared by his predecessor Iain Duncan […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

A government contractor has told a traumatised abuse survivor he must be reassessed for employment and support allowance (ESA), just […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

UN report raises ‘deep concerns’ about impact of austerity on disabled people

UN experts have expressed serious concerns about the impact of government austerity on the rights of disabled people and other […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

Brexit vote: Disabled people seek safe haven in Scotland

Hundreds or even thousands of disabled people are so alarmed by the idea of Britain leaving the European Union (EU) […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

REVEALED: Benn and Eagle secretly briefed Laura Kuenssberg while plotting against Corbyn for the last nine months

Angela Eagle’s crocodile tears – all part of pre-arranged plan Dirty deeds – done dirt cheap. Wednesday 29th June 2016 […]

by JJ

on Jun 29

The truth behind the Labour coup, when it really began and who manufactured it!

An exclusive investigation by The Canary can reveal that the current Labour ‘coup’ being instigated against Jeremy Corbyn appears to have been […]

by JJ

on Jun 29

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

While the country is entrenched in the mire of the EU referendum fallout, the Tories have just been slammed […]

by JJ

on Jun 28

Relief after doctors maintain strong opposition to assisted suicide

Disabled activists have welcomed the decision of doctors to vote strongly against relaxing their union’s position on physician-assisted suicide. The […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

PIP figures fuel concerns over cuts, while activists plan day of action

Only about seven in 10 disabled people who were previously claiming disability living allowance (DLA) […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

Election leaves UN disability committee with 17 men and just one woman

Disabled activists are calling on the UN to take action after elections to the 18-strong committee that oversees the implementation […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

Police force faces two watchdog probes over treatment of autistic people

A police force has launched an internal review of its treatment of disabled people, after it was forced to refer […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

Tomlinson faces call to resign over PIP harassment of child abuse survivor

A minister has been urged to resign, after he threatened a traumatised child abuse survivor – who is waiting […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

Nation of Hate or Fear?

This morning I was attacked by an anti-EU chap on the tube. I’ve been […]

by JJ

on Jun 22

A disabled woman’s final plea to leave voters and the undecided

“This has been a rough campaign. Characterised by bitter rancour and apocalyptic […]

by JJ

on Jun 21

Nigel Farage MEP linked to Jo Cox’s killer through extreme-right Springbok Club

Posted by Black Triangle Campaign Friday 17th July 2016 02:20 B.S.T. In 2006 Nigel Farage MEP was a speaker at […]

by JJ

on Jun 17

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

Official figures suggest that a new appeal stage introduced for unsuccessful claimants has been little more than a delaying tactic […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

'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

DPAC joins ILF court case trio in call for Labour to back Corbyn

Tomlinson admits to ignorance about biopsychosocial model

Brexit vote: Disabled people speak of shock, horror and dismay

Brexit vote: Fear and uncertainty over impact of EU exit

Crabb scrapped IDS’s white paper because he ‘didn’t like the look of it’

DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

UN report raises ‘deep concerns’ about impact of austerity on disabled people

Brexit vote: Disabled people seek safe haven in Scotland

REVEALED: Benn and Eagle secretly briefed Laura Kuenssberg while plotting against Corbyn for the last nine months

The truth behind the Labour coup, when it really began and who manufactured it!

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

Relief after doctors maintain strong opposition to assisted suicide

PIP figures fuel concerns over cuts, while activists plan day of action

Election leaves UN disability committee with 17 men and just one woman

Police force faces two watchdog probes over treatment of autistic people

Tomlinson faces call to resign over PIP harassment of child abuse survivor

Nation of Hate or Fear?

A disabled woman’s final plea to leave voters and the undecided

Nigel Farage MEP linked to Jo Cox’s killer through extreme-right Springbok Club

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

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DPAC joins ILF court case trio in call for Labour to back Corbyn

Tomlinson admits to ignorance about biopsychosocial model

Brexit vote: Disabled people speak of shock, horror and dismay

Brexit vote: Fear and uncertainty over impact of EU exit

Crabb scrapped IDS’s white paper because he ‘didn’t like the look of it’

DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

UN report raises ‘deep concerns’ about impact of austerity on disabled people

Brexit vote: Disabled people seek safe haven in Scotland

REVEALED: Benn and Eagle secretly briefed Laura Kuenssberg while plotting against Corbyn for the last nine months

The truth behind the Labour coup, when it really began and who manufactured it!

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

Relief after doctors maintain strong opposition to assisted suicide

PIP figures fuel concerns over cuts, while activists plan day of action

Election leaves UN disability committee with 17 men and just one woman

Police force faces two watchdog probes over treatment of autistic people

Tomlinson faces call to resign over PIP harassment of child abuse survivor

Nation of Hate or Fear?

A disabled woman’s final plea to leave voters and the undecided

Nigel Farage MEP linked to Jo Cox’s killer through extreme-right Springbok Club

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

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