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George Soros on the financial crisis – we are entering a period of “evil”

“At times like these, survival is the most important thing” says George Soros – the man who “broke the […]

by JJ

on Jan 26

Scotsman interview with Black Triangle – ‘Just not working: Why government fit-to-work tests are failing’

Saturday 23rd January 2012 Tests introduced by the government two years ago in a bid to cut benefit fraud […]

by JJ

on Jan 26

His decision to take a group of disabled children to the cinema changed lives for the better

by JJ

on Jan 26

Man shot with a 44 Magnum, two heart attacks and a stroke declared “fit for work” by Atos – Private Eye

IN THE BACK FIT-FOR-WORK TESTS ‘Shits in the dark’ IN THE Eye’s growing post-bag of appalling decisions made by French […]

by JJ

on Jan 26

Morality and the Welfare Reform Bill; the Liberal Democrats and the Nuremberg Defence

Doubtless, the permanently disabled and those dying of cancer will be reassured to learn that “Many Liberal Democrats have […]

by JJ

on Jan 13

Cameron will be robbing the sick with Welfare Bill

Cam plan is so sick ROBBING the sick to plug a black hole created by the excesses of greedy bankers […]

by JJ

on Jan 13

‘Responsible Reform – A Report on the proposed changes to Disability Living Allowance’ – Diary of a Benefit Scrounger

Today sees the release of this report which devastatingly exposes the Government’s extreme mendacity in pretending to have properly consulted […]

by JJ

on Jan 10

Service provider charities censoring their public remarks for fear of funding reprisals, warns Independence Panel

by JJ

on Jan 9

Tory quits in cuts protest

With signs of voter discontent over coalition policies, the Government’s policy on cuts has led one disabled politician to review […]

by JJ

on Jan 9

The welfare reform bill will be disastrous for sick and disabled people. But we are now determined that our voices will be heard

by JJ

on Jan 8

‘Labour’s untenable position on social security and disability’ – Left Foot Forward

Controversy rages about Labour’s developing position on social security reform as indicated in articles in the Daily Mail and The Guardian, writes Declan Gaffney […]

by JJ

on Jan 5

‘Labour’, ‘Benefit Scroungers’ and Rightwing Fool’s Gold

It’s fair to say, plenty of people have doubts about the current Labour frontbench. Nothing has convinced me more that […]

by JJ

on Jan 4

Liam Byrne’s article on welfare ‘reform’ is “An insult to the memory of Beveridge” and to victims of crisis

Liam Byrne on welfare ‘reform’: “An insult to the memory of Beveridge” The Guardian, Letters, Tuesday 3 January 2012 21.00 […]

by JJ

on Jan 4

A Personal New Year Message from John McArdle (Co-founder of Black Triangle)

Personal New Year Message John McArdle writes: As always – it is with great difficulty that I begin to write […]

by JJ

on Dec 31

The Fight for Pensions Must Continue: Let’s Act Now to Stop the Sell-out

Let the New Year see an end to Kowtowing to the ConDem assault on our common humanity Barely a […]

by JJ

on Dec 31

Christmas 2011: Food for Thought: ‘The assault on universalism: how to destroy the welfare state’ – British Medical Journal

FEATURE Christmas 2011: Food for Thought The assault on universalism: how to destroy the welfare state “By visualising the stark […]

by JJ

on Dec 31

His political activism turned from apartheid to disability rights

by JJ

on Dec 30

Disability Studies and the Disability Perspective

Disability Studies and the Disability Perspective David PfeifferCenter on Disability StudiesUniversity of Hawaii Abstract At a meeting of […]

by JJ

on Dec 30

Disabled children paying high price of welfare reform

Forty per cent of disabled children are living in poverty a report has claimed. Analysis published by the charity The […]

by JJ

on Nov 9

Did Lord Freud give Peers a clear picture of the Work Capability Assessment?

Last week, members of the House of Lords debated the Government’s proposals to reform the Welfare System. Since the debate, doubts […]

by JJ

on Nov 7

'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

George Soros on the financial crisis – we are entering a period of “evil”

Scotsman interview with Black Triangle – ‘Just not working: Why government fit-to-work tests are failing’

Man shot with a 44 Magnum, two heart attacks and a stroke declared “fit for work” by Atos – Private Eye

Morality and the Welfare Reform Bill; the Liberal Democrats and the Nuremberg Defence

Cameron will be robbing the sick with Welfare Bill

‘Responsible Reform – A Report on the proposed changes to Disability Living Allowance’ – Diary of a Benefit Scrounger

Tory quits in cuts protest

‘Labour’s untenable position on social security and disability’ – Left Foot Forward

‘Labour’, ‘Benefit Scroungers’ and Rightwing Fool’s Gold

Liam Byrne’s article on welfare ‘reform’ is “An insult to the memory of Beveridge” and to victims of crisis

A Personal New Year Message from John McArdle (Co-founder of Black Triangle)

The Fight for Pensions Must Continue: Let’s Act Now to Stop the Sell-out

Christmas 2011: Food for Thought: ‘The assault on universalism: how to destroy the welfare state’ – British Medical Journal

Disability Studies and the Disability Perspective

Disabled children paying high price of welfare reform

Did Lord Freud give Peers a clear picture of the Work Capability Assessment?

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George Soros on the financial crisis – we are entering a period of “evil”

Scotsman interview with Black Triangle – ‘Just not working: Why government fit-to-work tests are failing’

Man shot with a 44 Magnum, two heart attacks and a stroke declared “fit for work” by Atos – Private Eye

Morality and the Welfare Reform Bill; the Liberal Democrats and the Nuremberg Defence

Cameron will be robbing the sick with Welfare Bill

‘Responsible Reform – A Report on the proposed changes to Disability Living Allowance’ – Diary of a Benefit Scrounger

Tory quits in cuts protest

‘Labour’s untenable position on social security and disability’ – Left Foot Forward

‘Labour’, ‘Benefit Scroungers’ and Rightwing Fool’s Gold

Liam Byrne’s article on welfare ‘reform’ is “An insult to the memory of Beveridge” and to victims of crisis

A Personal New Year Message from John McArdle (Co-founder of Black Triangle)

The Fight for Pensions Must Continue: Let’s Act Now to Stop the Sell-out

Christmas 2011: Food for Thought: ‘The assault on universalism: how to destroy the welfare state’ – British Medical Journal

Disability Studies and the Disability Perspective

Disabled children paying high price of welfare reform

Did Lord Freud give Peers a clear picture of the Work Capability Assessment?

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