Holmey, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Analysis by Hardest Hit campaigners shows that government will have to take an extra £1bn from social security

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on Oct 22

They may not be taking on capitalism or stopping all wars, but this weekend disabled people will try to protect their basic rights

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on Oct 22

NHS doctors are under pressure to replace caring with market values

We need to remind ourselves why we entered this profession, Dr Clare Gerada tells the Royal College of GPs in […]

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on Oct 21

Disability charity Scope fears flawed assessment for Personal Independence Payment will repeat 'fitness to work' chaos

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on Oct 21

Brighton and Hove benefit appeals revealed

MORE than half of people denied sickness benefits in Brighton managed to overturn the verdict, it has been revealed. An […]

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on Oct 21

The repugnant moral rhetoric about benefit claimants echoes Victorian prejudices about the 'undeserving poor', writes Peter Beresford

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on Oct 18

Dying man ‘has only 12p a day to eat’

A terminally ill man has been living off 12p a day for food after being refused benefits. Peter Duut, a […]

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on Oct 16

Benefit-slashing bunglers hound man suffering from Parkinson’s disease

A PRIVATE firm hired to slash benefits have been slammed for declaring a Parkinson’s sufferer fit to work. French-owned Atos […]

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on Oct 16

Hanwell one-legged woman has benefits cut

A DISABLED woman from Hanwell who had her leg amputated has had her benefits cut and told she must work. […]

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on Oct 14

Judged fit to work? You could lose your benefits if you appeal

Posted by Samira Shackle – 14 October 2011 09:09 The government could cut off incapacity payments if people challenge the ruling that […]

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on Oct 14

Black Triangle Complaint Re Unum to Office of Fair Trading

Copy of complaint sent this morning by Black Triangle to the Scottish representative of the Office of Fair Trading Re: […]

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on Oct 12

FSA Investigates Unum?

A little bird has informed Black Triangle 😉 that the Financial Services Authority’s Enforcement and Financial Crimes Division is giving […]

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on Oct 11

Outrage as firm accused of ‘smearing’ disabled is named Paralympics sponsor

A COMPANY accused of “smearing” thousands of disabled Britons by declaring them fit for work is sponsoring next year’s […]

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on Oct 10

Justice minister puts his insurance shares in a blind trust after Guardian reveals he could profit from his own legislation

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on Oct 10

Campaigners issue legal warning over peer’s ‘disgrace’ comments

Disabled activists were forced to threaten a peer with legal action after she attacked their campaigning efforts as “a disgrace” […]

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on Oct 7

Insurance giant denies welfare reform will boost its profits

The UK’s largest provider of “income protection insurance” (IPI) has denied that it stands to gain financially from incapacity benefit […]

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on Oct 7

I remember a pre-NHS Britain. I don’t want to see a post-NHS one – Shirley Murgraff

I was about 17 when the NHS was founded, and I remember life in Britain before it. I came from a […]

by Holmey

on Oct 7

Health and Social Care Bill must be withdrawn or substantially amended, BMA tells Peers

The BMA today (Thursday 6 October 2011) renewed its call for the Health and Social Care Bill in England to […]

by Holmey

on Oct 7

Atos Origin Healthcare, merciless greedmongers, unprincipled architects of misery,, subcontractors that cost money, the acceptable face of ESA.cost cutting costs money

Here’s a new development for you and one worth adding to the sum of your experiences, if you are progressing […]

by Holmey

on Oct 6

York GPs offer to carry out minor surgical procedures for a fee in unprecedented step for NHS care

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on Oct 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

NHS doctors are under pressure to replace caring with market values

Brighton and Hove benefit appeals revealed

Dying man ‘has only 12p a day to eat’

Benefit-slashing bunglers hound man suffering from Parkinson’s disease

Hanwell one-legged woman has benefits cut

Judged fit to work? You could lose your benefits if you appeal

Black Triangle Complaint Re Unum to Office of Fair Trading

FSA Investigates Unum?

Outrage as firm accused of ‘smearing’ disabled is named Paralympics sponsor

Campaigners issue legal warning over peer’s ‘disgrace’ comments

Insurance giant denies welfare reform will boost its profits

I remember a pre-NHS Britain. I don’t want to see a post-NHS one – Shirley Murgraff

Health and Social Care Bill must be withdrawn or substantially amended, BMA tells Peers

Atos Origin Healthcare, merciless greedmongers, unprincipled architects of misery,, subcontractors that cost money, the acceptable face of ESA.cost cutting costs money

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NHS doctors are under pressure to replace caring with market values

Brighton and Hove benefit appeals revealed

Dying man ‘has only 12p a day to eat’

Benefit-slashing bunglers hound man suffering from Parkinson’s disease

Hanwell one-legged woman has benefits cut

Judged fit to work? You could lose your benefits if you appeal

Black Triangle Complaint Re Unum to Office of Fair Trading

FSA Investigates Unum?

Outrage as firm accused of ‘smearing’ disabled is named Paralympics sponsor

Campaigners issue legal warning over peer’s ‘disgrace’ comments

Insurance giant denies welfare reform will boost its profits

I remember a pre-NHS Britain. I don’t want to see a post-NHS one – Shirley Murgraff

Health and Social Care Bill must be withdrawn or substantially amended, BMA tells Peers

Atos Origin Healthcare, merciless greedmongers, unprincipled architects of misery,, subcontractors that cost money, the acceptable face of ESA.cost cutting costs money

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