Holmey, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Austerity begins at home: Cuts bite among Chancellor’s constituents

He said we’re all in it together – but few believed him. Now George Osborne faces anger in his back […]

by Holmey

on Sep 10

George Osborne and Eric Pickles are pushing for planning changes but oppose developments in their own constituencies

by Holmey

on Sep 10

Conservatives given millions by property developers

The Conservative Party has received millions of pounds in donations from developers who stand to benefit from the Government’s controversial […]

by Holmey

on Sep 10

James Purnell defends welfare reform after accusations of ‘stigmatising’ benefits claimants

James Purnell, the Work and Pensions Secretary, has defended the Government’s plans for welfare reform after a senior Labour Party […]

by Holmey

on Sep 10

The removal of concessionary coach travel for disabled people and the elderly is yet another blow to our independence

by Holmey

on Sep 9

A Message From Michael Moore – Support The NHS

by Holmey

on Sep 9

WILL THE HOUSE OF LORDS REALLY HELP US ?

A great many people are anxiously awaiting the delayed Welfare Reform debate in the House of Lords, now planned for […]

by Holmey

on Sep 9

Royal College of Nursing, The Work Capability Assessment – A Call For Evidence

by Holmey

on Sep 9

Carr & Treasure Become Down & Outs and Parasitic Wankers

A Freedom of Information request has today revealed that Debbie Carr, the Atos Health Care “Professional” who referred to the […]

by Holmey

on Sep 7

New Labour, The Market State, and The End of Welfare by Jon Rutherford

By Jonathan Rutherford Jonathan Rutherford looks at the connections between government and the insurance business in their joint project to reduce […]

by Holmey

on Sep 7

Contacting your MP – Is It Worth It ?

After months of e-mailing my MP, (Norman Lamb, LibDem, Nick Clegg’s Special Political Advisor), sending him links to what we […]

by Holmey

on Sep 7

Cameron is railroading his NHS bill through parliament

After a political fix with Nick Clegg, Cameron is denying MPs their constitutional role to scrutinise this waste-ridden legislation After […]

by Holmey

on Sep 6

Research finds 164m people have problems such as depression and anxiety with men more likely to become alcohol-dependent

by Holmey

on Sep 5

Impending cutbacks mean Citizens Advice cannot offer help and advice when it is needed most

by Holmey

on Sep 5

The UK, A Country of Second Chances

We all know that David Cameron likes to give people, (well, some people anyway), second chances, with this being his […]

by Holmey

on Sep 5

The evidence is growing that the cuts are savagely targeting disabled people

A Papworth Trust survey is the latest to reveal grave concerns at the government’s handling and understanding of disability benefit […]

by Holmey

on Sep 5

WRITING CAMPAIGNS: Template Letter to Lords Re: Welfare Reform Bill – URGENT

By Sue Marsh – Diary of a Benefit Scrounger http://diaryofabenefitscrounger.blogspot.com/2011/09/template-letter-to-lords-over-welfare.html Monday 5th September 2011 So, with the welfare reform bill […]

by Holmey

on Sep 5

NHS hospital management by overseas firms ‘discussed’

Senior officials have discussed handing the management of up to 20 English NHS hospitals to overseas companies, emails released by […]

by Holmey

on Sep 5

Health and social care bill: worse than nothing

This is a tale of bad process, bad faith and bad policy, and the result fails the Clegg test. After […]

by Holmey

on Sep 5

Helios involved in discussions about 'potential opportunities in London' with officials from the health department

by Holmey

on Sep 5

'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

Austerity begins at home: Cuts bite among Chancellor’s constituents

Conservatives given millions by property developers

James Purnell defends welfare reform after accusations of ‘stigmatising’ benefits claimants

A Message From Michael Moore – Support The NHS

WILL THE HOUSE OF LORDS REALLY HELP US ?

Royal College of Nursing, The Work Capability Assessment – A Call For Evidence

Carr & Treasure Become Down & Outs and Parasitic Wankers

New Labour, The Market State, and The End of Welfare by Jon Rutherford

Contacting your MP – Is It Worth It ?

Cameron is railroading his NHS bill through parliament

The UK, A Country of Second Chances

The evidence is growing that the cuts are savagely targeting disabled people

WRITING CAMPAIGNS: Template Letter to Lords Re: Welfare Reform Bill – URGENT

NHS hospital management by overseas firms ‘discussed’

Health and social care bill: worse than nothing

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Austerity begins at home: Cuts bite among Chancellor’s constituents

Conservatives given millions by property developers

James Purnell defends welfare reform after accusations of ‘stigmatising’ benefits claimants

A Message From Michael Moore – Support The NHS

WILL THE HOUSE OF LORDS REALLY HELP US ?

Royal College of Nursing, The Work Capability Assessment – A Call For Evidence

Carr & Treasure Become Down & Outs and Parasitic Wankers

New Labour, The Market State, and The End of Welfare by Jon Rutherford

Contacting your MP – Is It Worth It ?

Cameron is railroading his NHS bill through parliament

The UK, A Country of Second Chances

The evidence is growing that the cuts are savagely targeting disabled people

WRITING CAMPAIGNS: Template Letter to Lords Re: Welfare Reform Bill – URGENT

NHS hospital management by overseas firms ‘discussed’

Health and social care bill: worse than nothing

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