Holmey, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Unhappy holidays: Unions planning million-strong strike to bring UK to a standstill

Union fury over two-year public sector pay freeze Britain is on the brink of a series of crippling co-ordinated strikes, […]

by Holmey

on Jun 11

More than 1,000 Merseysiders taken off the sick despite being too ill to work

UP TO 1,000 people in Merseyside had their incapacity benefits taken away despite being too ill to work. Data obtained […]

by Holmey

on Jun 11

Betraying disabled people and welfare

Abstract This short research paper maps out the contours of a revolution in Britain’s benefits and welfare system. But the […]

by Holmey

on Jun 11

Glasgow Unite the Resistance meeting – UNITE THE RESISTANCE RALLY

in support of public sector workers on strike, 30 June, defending our public services Thursday 23 June, 7.30pm Adelaides, […]

by Holmey

on Jun 11

Ouch Message Board to Close – Save Ouch Petition

On July 6th 2011 the BBC will shut down its popular Ouch message boards and has suggested that users instead […]

by Holmey

on Jun 10

Carer Riven Vincent was pushed by inadequate assistance to ask the council to put her child into care

by Holmey

on Jun 10

Findings could spell the closure of the remaining sheltered factories run by Remploy state agency

by Holmey

on Jun 10

National springtime total of 26,400 people needing local authority housing is rise of 23% on last year

by Holmey

on Jun 10

Actions of police who broke disabled pensioner’s 4×4 window ‘justified’

TWO police officers who smashed a pensioner’s car window after pulling him over for not wearing a seatbelt have been […]

by Holmey

on Jun 10

Archbishop 'free to express politics views', but PM profoundly disagrees with his views on debt, welfare and education

by Holmey

on Jun 9

Prime minister rejects claim by Rowan Williams that the coalition is forcing through 'radical policies for which no one voted'

by Holmey

on Jun 9

The message Rowan Williams was trying to get across in his New Statesman editorial has been lost among the soundbites

by Holmey

on Jun 9

Redrawn counter-terrorism programme will call on doctors' help, but BMA fears threat to patient confidentiality

by Holmey

on Jun 8

LiMA v2 Technical Manual – Download

Click on the link below to download the technical manual for the LiMA v2 Software System, the software Atos use […]

by Holmey

on Jun 8

Report of the Atos Recruitment Evening Picket Glasgow

Over a period of 2 1/2 hours on Monday 6th June around 50 people joined the picket, called by the […]

by Holmey

on Jun 8

Work Capability Assessment independent review

The Work Capability Assessment (WCA) was introduced in October 2008 to assess entitlement to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). Section […]

by Holmey

on Jun 8

Kettling of children at tuition fees protest Challenged

Three north London schoolchildren are challenging the Metropolitan Police’s decision to ‘kettle’ pupils during the tuition fees protests in Whitehall. […]

by Holmey

on Jun 7

Successful challenge of closure of legal advice centres in Birmingham

Recent court cases have revealed the important role of equality duties can play in challenging decisions to cut public sector […]

by Holmey

on Jun 6

COUNSELS OPINION – WORK-FOR-BENEFIT SCHEMES UNLAWFUL AS FORCED OR COMPULSORY LABOUR, CONTRARY TO ECHR ARTICLE 4

1. Submitted, the implementation of a work-for-benefit scheme is a violation of the right not to be subjected to forced […]

by Holmey

on Jun 6

Human cost of welfare reform

The scandal is that no one is prepared to make a moral case. Who will stand up for the […]

by Holmey

on Jun 6

'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

Unhappy holidays: Unions planning million-strong strike to bring UK to a standstill

More than 1,000 Merseysiders taken off the sick despite being too ill to work

Betraying disabled people and welfare

Glasgow Unite the Resistance meeting – UNITE THE RESISTANCE RALLY

Ouch Message Board to Close – Save Ouch Petition

Actions of police who broke disabled pensioner’s 4×4 window ‘justified’

LiMA v2 Technical Manual – Download

Report of the Atos Recruitment Evening Picket Glasgow

Work Capability Assessment independent review

Kettling of children at tuition fees protest Challenged

Successful challenge of closure of legal advice centres in Birmingham

COUNSELS OPINION – WORK-FOR-BENEFIT SCHEMES UNLAWFUL AS FORCED OR COMPULSORY LABOUR, CONTRARY TO ECHR ARTICLE 4

Human cost of welfare reform

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Unhappy holidays: Unions planning million-strong strike to bring UK to a standstill

More than 1,000 Merseysiders taken off the sick despite being too ill to work

Betraying disabled people and welfare

Glasgow Unite the Resistance meeting – UNITE THE RESISTANCE RALLY

Ouch Message Board to Close – Save Ouch Petition

Actions of police who broke disabled pensioner’s 4×4 window ‘justified’

LiMA v2 Technical Manual – Download

Report of the Atos Recruitment Evening Picket Glasgow

Work Capability Assessment independent review

Kettling of children at tuition fees protest Challenged

Successful challenge of closure of legal advice centres in Birmingham

COUNSELS OPINION – WORK-FOR-BENEFIT SCHEMES UNLAWFUL AS FORCED OR COMPULSORY LABOUR, CONTRARY TO ECHR ARTICLE 4

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