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Labour conference: Abrahams pledges ‘supportive and enabling’ social security system

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary has pledged to transform the […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

Labour conference: Vote means party must rethink approach to social security cuts

By John Pring Disability News Service September 2017 A shadow cabinet member has supported calls by party members for Labour […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

Labour conference: New disabled MP pledges to fight government’s assault on rights

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 A newly-elected MP has accused the government of putting its “head […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

Labour conference: Shock and outrage over Field’s minimum wage comments

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 Disabled party activists have expressed shock and outrage after the Labour […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

Labour conference: Benefit assessment nurses must be held to account, says Abrahams

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary has called for nurses and […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

Labour conference: Call for union action over DWP staff who ‘take pleasure in sanctions’

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 A leading disabled activist has asked the head of one of […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

Labour conference: Members accuse party of years of ‘blatant discrimination’

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 Labour is facing concerted pressure to put an end to years […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

Disabled woman forced to quit job by ‘Disability Confident’ government

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 A disabled woman has been forced to quit her job because […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

UN demands annual UK progress report on correcting ‘grave and systematic violations’

By John Pring Disability News Service September 7th 2017 A UN committee has told the UK government to produce […]

by JJ

on Sep 7

DPOs consider boycott of government engagement over ‘misrepresentation’ at UN

By John Pring Disability News Service September 7th 2017 Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) are to consider boycotting any engagement with […]

by JJ

on Sep 7

Fears have been expressed that the growing number of people being reported missing across Tayside could be linked to money worries.

Reblogged Article by Adam Hill Sept 7th 2017 New figures released by Police Scotland show a huge rise in people […]

by JJ

on Sep 7

By Steven Naysmith http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/15508062.UK_Government_cuts_driving_disabled_people_into_poverty__key_UN_committee_says/ Reblogged DISABLED people are dying as a result of austerity measures and discrimination, campaigners have […]

by JJ

on Aug 31

Activists plan day-long musical tribute to ‘radical and brilliant’ Robert Dellar

By John Pring Disability News Service August 24th 2017 Mental health service-users are planning a day-long musical celebration of […]

by JJ

on Aug 25

CPS hate crime statement wins support

By John Pring Disability News Service August 24th 2017 Disabled campaigners say they are encouraged by a new public […]

by JJ

on Aug 25

DWP rejects PIP claimant’s appeal… before she receives decision notice

By John Pring Disability News Service August 24th 2017 Fresh concerns have been raised about the integrity of the disability […]

by JJ

on Aug 25

Government’s VAT attack ‘sends out mixed messages on independent living’

By John Pring Disability News Service August 24th 2017 The government has been accused of “sending out mixed messages” on […]

by JJ

on Aug 25

UK faces UN examination: DPOs ‘delighted’ with exposure of government’s failings

By John Pring Disability News Service August 24th 2017 Disabled people’s organisations who travelled to Geneva this week to […]

by JJ

on Aug 24

UK faces UN examination: Government cuts caused ‘human catastrophe’

By John Pring Disability News Service August 24th 2017 An international committee of disabled human rights experts […]

by JJ

on Aug 24

Minister told ‘alarm bells are ringing’ over disability hate crime

By John Pring Disability News Service August 17th 2017 Disabled campaigners have written to a government minister to warn […]

by JJ

on Aug 17

Tackle education, career stereotypes and flexible working to close pay gap, says EHRC

By John Pring Disability News Service August 17th 2017 The equality watchdog has called for action to improve the education […]

by JJ

on Aug 17

'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

Labour conference: Abrahams pledges ‘supportive and enabling’ social security system

Labour conference: Vote means party must rethink approach to social security cuts

Labour conference: New disabled MP pledges to fight government’s assault on rights

Labour conference: Shock and outrage over Field’s minimum wage comments

Labour conference: Benefit assessment nurses must be held to account, says Abrahams

Labour conference: Call for union action over DWP staff who ‘take pleasure in sanctions’

Labour conference: Members accuse party of years of ‘blatant discrimination’

Disabled woman forced to quit job by ‘Disability Confident’ government

UN demands annual UK progress report on correcting ‘grave and systematic violations’

DPOs consider boycott of government engagement over ‘misrepresentation’ at UN

Fears have been expressed that the growing number of people being reported missing across Tayside could be linked to money worries.

Activists plan day-long musical tribute to ‘radical and brilliant’ Robert Dellar

CPS hate crime statement wins support

DWP rejects PIP claimant’s appeal… before she receives decision notice

Government’s VAT attack ‘sends out mixed messages on independent living’

UK faces UN examination: DPOs ‘delighted’ with exposure of government’s failings

UK faces UN examination: Government cuts caused ‘human catastrophe’

Minister told ‘alarm bells are ringing’ over disability hate crime

Tackle education, career stereotypes and flexible working to close pay gap, says EHRC

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Labour conference: Abrahams pledges ‘supportive and enabling’ social security system

Labour conference: Vote means party must rethink approach to social security cuts

Labour conference: New disabled MP pledges to fight government’s assault on rights

Labour conference: Shock and outrage over Field’s minimum wage comments

Labour conference: Benefit assessment nurses must be held to account, says Abrahams

Labour conference: Call for union action over DWP staff who ‘take pleasure in sanctions’

Labour conference: Members accuse party of years of ‘blatant discrimination’

Disabled woman forced to quit job by ‘Disability Confident’ government

UN demands annual UK progress report on correcting ‘grave and systematic violations’

DPOs consider boycott of government engagement over ‘misrepresentation’ at UN

Fears have been expressed that the growing number of people being reported missing across Tayside could be linked to money worries.

Activists plan day-long musical tribute to ‘radical and brilliant’ Robert Dellar

CPS hate crime statement wins support

DWP rejects PIP claimant’s appeal… before she receives decision notice

Government’s VAT attack ‘sends out mixed messages on independent living’

UK faces UN examination: DPOs ‘delighted’ with exposure of government’s failings

UK faces UN examination: Government cuts caused ‘human catastrophe’

Minister told ‘alarm bells are ringing’ over disability hate crime

Tackle education, career stereotypes and flexible working to close pay gap, says EHRC

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