JJ, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Second UK Disability History Month will celebrate struggle for equality

The life of Helen Keller, disability hate crime and the history of the Disabled People’s Direct Action Network (DAN) are […]

by JJ

on Nov 7

Anger and shock over BBC’s “offensive” welfare documentary

Outraged campaigners have attacked the BBC for screening an “offensive” documentary about the benefits system. Campaigners say that the documentary – presented […]

by JJ

on Nov 7

Activists take next step in fight against cuts

Scores of disabled activists have come together to plan the next stage of the fight against the government’s cuts to […]

by JJ

on Nov 7

URGENT NOTICE – Scotland Says “NO!” To The Welfare Reform Bill Campaign

Black Triangle, Inclusion Scotland and Capability Scotland are calling on disabled people to contact their MSP immediately and let them […]

by JJ

on Nov 4

Neo-Cons on Welfare Benefits

Our three neo-con major political parties have come up with a jolly cunning plan to lift money direct from the […]

by JJ

on Nov 4

Factcheck: Were 1 in 8 rioters in receipt of incapacity benefits?

“’Too sick to work’ but not too sick to riot: One in eight defendants were on incapacity or disability benefit.” Daily […]

by JJ

on Oct 25

Grayling: Government reforms to the Work Capability Assessment start to “show results”

The Government’s commitment to provide greater protection for the severely disabled is taking effect, with the latest figures revealing an […]

by JJ

on Oct 25

‘YOU COULDN’T MAKE IT UP – OR COULD YOU?’ MISLEADING DWP ‘FIT FOR WORK’ PRESS RELEASES FAN THE FLAMES OF PREJUDICE

This briefing anticipates the forthcoming DWP quarterly statistical bulletin about the Work Capability Assessment and casts a sceptical eye on […]

by JJ

on Oct 25

Rising energy bills will put millions at risk from 'fuel poverty gap'

by JJ

on Oct 23

CUTS KILL! Health effects of financial crisis: omens of a Greek tragedy – The Lancet

There is an epidemic of suicide in Greece as a direct result of cuts and austerity. In the UK hospital […]

by JJ

on Oct 21

Why China Leads the World in Mental Illness By He Qinglian

The Guangzhou-based weekly newspaper Southern Weekend recently published an article titled “Serious ‘Political Mental Illness’ Shows the Harsh Political Environment […]

by JJ

on Oct 19

Wheelchair users have to climb a flight of stairs to prove they are disabled enough to get benefits at a centre in Croydon

Wheelchair users have to climb a flight of stairs to prove they are disabled enough to get benefits at a […]

by JJ

on Oct 19

Mail on Sunday Motability update: Correction appended to original article 19 October 2011

Full Fact: 19 October, 2011 – 10:53 — Patrick Casey On Monday we highlighted the problem that, despite the Mail on Sunday using its […]

by JJ

on Oct 19

Charities ‘horror’ at plans to cut ESA during appeals

Disability charities are horrified at government plans to cut employment and support allowance (ESA) during appeals. They hit back at […]

by JJ

on Oct 19

‘It’s exploitation and it’s repellent’: Retailers, councils and charities blatantly exploiting people on ‘workfare’

September 26, 2011 TK Maxx, Wilkinsons, Savers and Matalan have been named as major retailers where unemployed people are being […]

by JJ

on Oct 19

Time to Occupy Our Own Lives

As we speak, hundreds of thousands of people are gathering in city centres across the world in order to stand […]

by JJ

on Oct 18

Fight for the right to work – Guardian Letters Sun 16th October 2011

Black Triangle and our sister organisation Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) are signatories to this letter – we are in […]

by JJ

on Oct 18

Welfare secretary attacks Child Poverty Action Group charity for 'irresponsible behaviour' in challenging benefit reforms in court

by JJ

on Oct 14

New Left Project ‘ATOS: Notes on a Neoliberal Scandal’ – With recognition of Black Triangle and DPAC’s work

Black Triangle and our sister organisation Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) receive recognition in this article. Thank you, Christopher […]

by JJ

on Oct 13

Edinburgh City Council SNP/LibDem Administration Refuses to Back Motion in Support of the Hardest Hit Rally on 22nd October

On Tuesday 4th October 2011 the SNP/Lib-Dem administration voted against supporting a motion in support of the Hardest His […]

by JJ

on Oct 10

'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

Second UK Disability History Month will celebrate struggle for equality

Anger and shock over BBC’s “offensive” welfare documentary

Activists take next step in fight against cuts

URGENT NOTICE – Scotland Says “NO!” To The Welfare Reform Bill Campaign

Neo-Cons on Welfare Benefits

Factcheck: Were 1 in 8 rioters in receipt of incapacity benefits?

Grayling: Government reforms to the Work Capability Assessment start to “show results”

‘YOU COULDN’T MAKE IT UP – OR COULD YOU?’ MISLEADING DWP ‘FIT FOR WORK’ PRESS RELEASES FAN THE FLAMES OF PREJUDICE

CUTS KILL! Health effects of financial crisis: omens of a Greek tragedy – The Lancet

Why China Leads the World in Mental Illness By He Qinglian

Wheelchair users have to climb a flight of stairs to prove they are disabled enough to get benefits at a centre in Croydon

Mail on Sunday Motability update: Correction appended to original article 19 October 2011

Charities ‘horror’ at plans to cut ESA during appeals

‘It’s exploitation and it’s repellent’: Retailers, councils and charities blatantly exploiting people on ‘workfare’

Time to Occupy Our Own Lives

Fight for the right to work – Guardian Letters Sun 16th October 2011

New Left Project ‘ATOS: Notes on a Neoliberal Scandal’ – With recognition of Black Triangle and DPAC’s work

Edinburgh City Council SNP/LibDem Administration Refuses to Back Motion in Support of the Hardest Hit Rally on 22nd October

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Second UK Disability History Month will celebrate struggle for equality

Anger and shock over BBC’s “offensive” welfare documentary

Activists take next step in fight against cuts

URGENT NOTICE – Scotland Says “NO!” To The Welfare Reform Bill Campaign

Neo-Cons on Welfare Benefits

Factcheck: Were 1 in 8 rioters in receipt of incapacity benefits?

Grayling: Government reforms to the Work Capability Assessment start to “show results”

‘YOU COULDN’T MAKE IT UP – OR COULD YOU?’ MISLEADING DWP ‘FIT FOR WORK’ PRESS RELEASES FAN THE FLAMES OF PREJUDICE

CUTS KILL! Health effects of financial crisis: omens of a Greek tragedy – The Lancet

Why China Leads the World in Mental Illness By He Qinglian

Wheelchair users have to climb a flight of stairs to prove they are disabled enough to get benefits at a centre in Croydon

Mail on Sunday Motability update: Correction appended to original article 19 October 2011

Charities ‘horror’ at plans to cut ESA during appeals

‘It’s exploitation and it’s repellent’: Retailers, councils and charities blatantly exploiting people on ‘workfare’

Time to Occupy Our Own Lives

Fight for the right to work – Guardian Letters Sun 16th October 2011

New Left Project ‘ATOS: Notes on a Neoliberal Scandal’ – With recognition of Black Triangle and DPAC’s work

Edinburgh City Council SNP/LibDem Administration Refuses to Back Motion in Support of the Hardest Hit Rally on 22nd October

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