JJ, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Consultation on Rights of Children and Young People Bill/September 12, 2011/Scottish Human Rights Law Group

Let’s speak out for Scotland’s kids who have impairments! Let’s put our love and compassion – and Scottish values into […]

by JJ

on Sep 12

Outsourcing costs £1.3bn a year in fraud, says Unison 12/9/11 – Public Finance

The government’s Open public services white paper, published in July, called for more services to be provided by private companies, social enterprises […]

by JJ

on Sep 12

Devastating impact on health of older carers – The Princess Royal Trust for Carers 12/9/11

A report launched today by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers reveals that 70% of older carers suffer a devastating […]

by JJ

on Sep 12

Coping with Cuts to Disability Services by Claudia Wood – DEMOS 12/9/11

Coping with Cuts to Disability Services by Claudia Wood In October 2010, Demos published Destination Unknown, exploring the impact of the welfare […]

by JJ

on Sep 12

‘Hidden in plain sight’ – EHRC Inquiry into disability-related harassment 12/9/11

Read the full report HERE: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/uploaded_files/disabilityfi/ehrc_hidden_in_plain_sight_2_pdf.pdf

by JJ

on Sep 12

Many disabled people see harassment as inevitable, says equality watchdog 12/9/11

Report into attacks against people with physical and mental disabilities says public bodies are in denial about level of abuse […]

by JJ

on Sep 12

“Boycott the Paralympics” They do nothing but harm the lives of ordinary disabled men & women in the UK

For many disabled people the Paralympics next year is just another kick in the face, especially as one of the major sponsors are Atos, […]

by JJ

on Sep 11

An Alleged “Tax-Avoiding Scrounger” – ‘Sir’ Phillip Green attacks UK Uncut and pontificates about social responsibility

Alleged “Tax-Cheating Scrounger” says that “The occupation of the Fortnum & Mason store earlier this year by protesters against Government […]

by JJ

on Sep 11

Labour’s modernising zeal blinded the party to the way low and middle income voters felt left behind and angered by a system apparently weighted in favour of migrants, irresponsible bankers and those who chose not to work, according to a damning analysis by Ivan Lewis, the shadow culture secretary.

“We should have done more to increase the supply of decent affordable housing, and continued our programme of welfare reform.” Ivan […]

by JJ

on Sep 11

Labour anger over Purple Book The publication, which offers ideas on Labour’s future direction, has been described by opponents as ‘lazy’ and ‘idiotic’

The preposterous bull of Purple Labour is under fire…. Ivan Lewis, the shadow culture secretary, has written a chapter on […]

by JJ

on Sep 11

Unite chief Len McCluskey in ‘civil disobedience’ call

Speaking on the eve of the TUC congress, Unite leader Len McCluskey said no form of protest should be ruled […]

by JJ

on Sep 11

Pimping poverty, then and now – the academic poverty research industry (See also Unum’s Advert under “Wefare Reform”)

(Hilariously, Unum Provident advertise on this web page under “Welfare Reform) Well worth reading the whole article, with Professor Michael […]

by JJ

on Sep 11

Disabled Cartoonist David Lupton – Crippen’s blog links in with Black Triangle’s proposed boycott of the Paralympics …

The spread of Atos tentacles Atos Origin, the french owned company who undertake the ‘work capability assessment’ for the UK government […]

by JJ

on Sep 9

The New Slavery: Unemployed people ‘bullied’ into unpaid work at Tesco, Primark and other multinationals – Corporate Watch – August 12, 2011

ids macht frei Unemployed people are being sent to work without pay in multinational corporations, including Tesco, Asda, Primark […]

by JJ

on Sep 9

‘Targetting ‘Scroungers’ with Atos Origin’ by www.democraticdeficit.com

There are several ongoing strands to the coalition’s current ‘crackdown’ on what the right-wing press calls ‘workshy scroungers’. First off, each […]

by JJ

on Sep 9

Orwellian language of ‘reform’

Orwellian language of ‘reform’ Tuesday 6 September 2011 “Day after day you refer to the proposed changes to the health […]

by JJ

on Sep 8

BOYCOTT! Black Triangle Comments on ‘International Paralympics Day’ Thursday 8th September 2011

Black Triangle is today calling for a boycott by paralympians and the wider disability rights movement – UK and worldwide […]

by JJ

on Sep 8

Welfare: An Alternative Vision – All You Need to Know About The Better Way Forward for the Welfare State

BLACK TRIANGLE CAMPAIGN FULLY ENDORSES THIS VISION The current government is attacking the welfare system by cutting £18 billion […]

by JJ

on Sep 6

EVENT: Stop the Welfare Reform Bill! ONLINE – 04 September at 23:00 – 13 September at 23:30

On September 13th the Welfare Reform Bill will go to The House Of Lords.In order to stop them passing this […]

by JJ

on Sep 5

Ethical Consumer: As the government goes on a fire-sale exercise with our public services in the name of austerity, Simon Birch and Tim Hunt ask: How ethical are the companies that will run our public services? Atos is assessed.

Monday 5th September Photo: Demonstrators outside an ATOS office in Leeds (from Indymedia) There are many arguments against the privatisation of […]

by JJ

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

Consultation on Rights of Children and Young People Bill/September 12, 2011/Scottish Human Rights Law Group

Outsourcing costs £1.3bn a year in fraud, says Unison 12/9/11 – Public Finance

Devastating impact on health of older carers – The Princess Royal Trust for Carers 12/9/11

Coping with Cuts to Disability Services by Claudia Wood – DEMOS 12/9/11

‘Hidden in plain sight’ – EHRC Inquiry into disability-related harassment 12/9/11

Many disabled people see harassment as inevitable, says equality watchdog 12/9/11

“Boycott the Paralympics” They do nothing but harm the lives of ordinary disabled men & women in the UK

An Alleged “Tax-Avoiding Scrounger” – ‘Sir’ Phillip Green attacks UK Uncut and pontificates about social responsibility

Labour anger over Purple Book The publication, which offers ideas on Labour’s future direction, has been described by opponents as ‘lazy’ and ‘idiotic’

Unite chief Len McCluskey in ‘civil disobedience’ call

Pimping poverty, then and now – the academic poverty research industry (See also Unum’s Advert under “Wefare Reform”)

Disabled Cartoonist David Lupton – Crippen’s blog links in with Black Triangle’s proposed boycott of the Paralympics …

The New Slavery: Unemployed people ‘bullied’ into unpaid work at Tesco, Primark and other multinationals – Corporate Watch – August 12, 2011

‘Targetting ‘Scroungers’ with Atos Origin’ by www.democraticdeficit.com

Orwellian language of ‘reform’

BOYCOTT! Black Triangle Comments on ‘International Paralympics Day’ Thursday 8th September 2011

Welfare: An Alternative Vision – All You Need to Know About The Better Way Forward for the Welfare State

EVENT: Stop the Welfare Reform Bill! ONLINE – 04 September at 23:00 – 13 September at 23:30

Ethical Consumer: As the government goes on a fire-sale exercise with our public services in the name of austerity, Simon Birch and Tim Hunt ask: How ethical are the companies that will run our public services? Atos is assessed.

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Consultation on Rights of Children and Young People Bill/September 12, 2011/Scottish Human Rights Law Group

Outsourcing costs £1.3bn a year in fraud, says Unison 12/9/11 – Public Finance

Devastating impact on health of older carers – The Princess Royal Trust for Carers 12/9/11

Coping with Cuts to Disability Services by Claudia Wood – DEMOS 12/9/11

‘Hidden in plain sight’ – EHRC Inquiry into disability-related harassment 12/9/11

Many disabled people see harassment as inevitable, says equality watchdog 12/9/11

“Boycott the Paralympics” They do nothing but harm the lives of ordinary disabled men & women in the UK

An Alleged “Tax-Avoiding Scrounger” – ‘Sir’ Phillip Green attacks UK Uncut and pontificates about social responsibility

Labour anger over Purple Book The publication, which offers ideas on Labour’s future direction, has been described by opponents as ‘lazy’ and ‘idiotic’

Unite chief Len McCluskey in ‘civil disobedience’ call

Pimping poverty, then and now – the academic poverty research industry (See also Unum’s Advert under “Wefare Reform”)

Disabled Cartoonist David Lupton – Crippen’s blog links in with Black Triangle’s proposed boycott of the Paralympics …

The New Slavery: Unemployed people ‘bullied’ into unpaid work at Tesco, Primark and other multinationals – Corporate Watch – August 12, 2011

‘Targetting ‘Scroungers’ with Atos Origin’ by www.democraticdeficit.com

Orwellian language of ‘reform’

BOYCOTT! Black Triangle Comments on ‘International Paralympics Day’ Thursday 8th September 2011

Welfare: An Alternative Vision – All You Need to Know About The Better Way Forward for the Welfare State

EVENT: Stop the Welfare Reform Bill! ONLINE – 04 September at 23:00 – 13 September at 23:30

Ethical Consumer: As the government goes on a fire-sale exercise with our public services in the name of austerity, Simon Birch and Tim Hunt ask: How ethical are the companies that will run our public services? Atos is assessed.

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