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‘DWP should be cautious about blocking critic of benefits policies’ ~ By Stephen Naysmith, Herald Scotland

By Stephen Naysmith Social Affairs Correspondent Herald Scotland Wednesday 22 April 2015 Journalist John Pring is not a […]

by JJ

on Apr 24

DWP carries out threat to ban questions from Disability News Service

17 April 2015 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has carried out its threat to stop answering any questions […]

by JJ

on Apr 24

‘Disabled woman’s life at risk’ after DWP harassment

April 23 2015 By John Pring, Disability News Service A disabled woman says her life is at risk following […]

by JJ

on Apr 24

ELECTION 2015: Labour’s disability mini-manifesto chaos

23 April 2015 By John Pring, Disability News Service ELECTION 2015: Labour’s disability manifesto chaos Labour’s launch of its […]

by JJ

on Apr 24

ELECTION 2015: Tories refuse to say which human rights they will dump

24 April 2015 By John Pring, Disability News Service The Conservative party are refusing to say which vital protections they […]

by JJ

on Apr 24

ELECTION 2015: SNP pledges to block coalition’s PIP and DLA disability spending cuts

23 April 2015 By John Pring, Disability News Service The Scottish National Party (SNP) has pledged to block plans to […]

by JJ

on Apr 24

Victory for Black Triangle Campaign as Doctors’ union finally agrees to spread the word on ‘life-saving’ WCA rules

The doctors’ union has finally agreed to tell every GP in the country about two regulations that campaigners believe could protect disabled people facing the controversial “fitness for work” test

by JJ

on Mar 26

Open Letter to Iain Duncan Smith – Maximus Contract

Iain Duncan Smith Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Dear Secretary of State, We are deeply concerned by […]

by JJ

on Nov 12

Submission to The Smith Commission by Black Triangle Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disability Rights ‘Black Triangle Campaign’

Black Triangle Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disability Rights ‘Black Triangle Campaign’ Submission to The Smith Commission Black Triangle Campaign […]

by JJ

on Oct 31

Disabled Scots: Invisible Collateral Damage

Jamie Szymkowiak writes on austerity, welfare and disability

by JJ

on Oct 28

UK Welfare Reform Deaths ~ Updated List ~ October 21st 2014

Updated tragic list of welfare-related deaths of UK’s sick and/or disabled people. This is the tip on the iceberg: […]

by JJ

on Oct 21

Go ahead, Scotland: Vote NO to independence and sign your own death warrant

A lot of people wish that this referendum campaign had never happened. They wish the whole damn thing would go […]

by JJ

on Aug 12

Second court case to challenge ILF closure in England and Wales launched

Claimants are asking the courts to again quash the decision to close the Independent Living Fund

by JJ

on Jun 9

Join the campaign to save the Independent Living Fund #SaveILF

All I ask of you is for your help. Help us save the independent living fund from closing on 30th June 2015.

by JJ

on Jun 9

Disability Rights campaigns unite with Boycott Workfare to call on PCS to ballot members on non-cooperation and sanctions

Black Triangle DPAC and Boycott Workfare call on PCS to ballot members on non-cooperation with DWP sanctions

by JJ

on Jun 9

#IndyRef New Scottish Government Expert Group on Welfare Report: Scrap Work Capability Assessments, Workfare and Benefit Sanctions Regime

Re-thinking Welfare: Fair, Personal and Simple Wednesday, June 4, 2014 ISBN: 9781784125400 This is the 2nd report of the […]

by JJ

on Jun 4

Vote Green to Eliminate Racist Disablist Homophobic UKIP

What’s at stake in the European Elections Tomorrow is polling day; the 2014 European Elections are upon us. The Scottish […]

by JJ

on May 21

British Disability Rights Abuses: ‘UK Government Refuses to Accept Responsibility for Crimes Against Humanity’ – a report by Mo Stewart

Please sign this petition and encourage friends, family and your networks to do the same: LETTER TO THE ICC AT […]

by JJ

on May 8

UK child death rate among worst in western Europe, say experts

Study's authors surprised by poor performance after they find only Malta has more deaths of children under five

by JJ

on May 2

Need help and advice? The Scottish Welfare Support and Advice Network is here for YOU

By Rob McDowall A raft of changes introduced by the Conservative Lib-Dem Coalition has once again made ‘welfare’ and ‘benefits’ […]

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on May 1

'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

‘DWP should be cautious about blocking critic of benefits policies’ ~ By Stephen Naysmith, Herald Scotland

DWP carries out threat to ban questions from Disability News Service

‘Disabled woman’s life at risk’ after DWP harassment

ELECTION 2015: Labour’s disability mini-manifesto chaos

ELECTION 2015: Tories refuse to say which human rights they will dump

ELECTION 2015: SNP pledges to block coalition’s PIP and DLA disability spending cuts

Victory for Black Triangle Campaign as Doctors’ union finally agrees to spread the word on ‘life-saving’ WCA rules

Open Letter to Iain Duncan Smith – Maximus Contract

Submission to The Smith Commission by Black Triangle Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disability Rights ‘Black Triangle Campaign’

Disabled Scots: Invisible Collateral Damage

UK Welfare Reform Deaths ~ Updated List ~ October 21st 2014

Go ahead, Scotland: Vote NO to independence and sign your own death warrant

Second court case to challenge ILF closure in England and Wales launched

Join the campaign to save the Independent Living Fund #SaveILF

Disability Rights campaigns unite with Boycott Workfare to call on PCS to ballot members on non-cooperation and sanctions

#IndyRef New Scottish Government Expert Group on Welfare Report: Scrap Work Capability Assessments, Workfare and Benefit Sanctions Regime

Vote Green to Eliminate Racist Disablist Homophobic UKIP

British Disability Rights Abuses: ‘UK Government Refuses to Accept Responsibility for Crimes Against Humanity’ – a report by Mo Stewart

UK child death rate among worst in western Europe, say experts

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‘DWP should be cautious about blocking critic of benefits policies’ ~ By Stephen Naysmith, Herald Scotland

DWP carries out threat to ban questions from Disability News Service

‘Disabled woman’s life at risk’ after DWP harassment

ELECTION 2015: Labour’s disability mini-manifesto chaos

ELECTION 2015: Tories refuse to say which human rights they will dump

ELECTION 2015: SNP pledges to block coalition’s PIP and DLA disability spending cuts

Victory for Black Triangle Campaign as Doctors’ union finally agrees to spread the word on ‘life-saving’ WCA rules

Open Letter to Iain Duncan Smith – Maximus Contract

Submission to The Smith Commission by Black Triangle Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disability Rights ‘Black Triangle Campaign’

Disabled Scots: Invisible Collateral Damage

UK Welfare Reform Deaths ~ Updated List ~ October 21st 2014

Go ahead, Scotland: Vote NO to independence and sign your own death warrant

Second court case to challenge ILF closure in England and Wales launched

Join the campaign to save the Independent Living Fund #SaveILF

Disability Rights campaigns unite with Boycott Workfare to call on PCS to ballot members on non-cooperation and sanctions

#IndyRef New Scottish Government Expert Group on Welfare Report: Scrap Work Capability Assessments, Workfare and Benefit Sanctions Regime

Vote Green to Eliminate Racist Disablist Homophobic UKIP

British Disability Rights Abuses: ‘UK Government Refuses to Accept Responsibility for Crimes Against Humanity’ – a report by Mo Stewart

UK child death rate among worst in western Europe, say experts

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