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Black Triangle comment on this morning’s Westminster Hall debate on Atos ‘Healthcare’ and the Work Capability Assessment

This morning we witnessed some impassioned debate on the DWP/AtoS Work Capability Assessment by MPs in Westminster Hall. Labour, MPs […]

by JJ

on Sep 4

Black Triangle reply to Labour’s Greatrex and Timms: ‘While this cross-party consensus remains, disabled people will continue to perish. We will outflank you.’

In today’s edition of The Independent Tom Greatrex and Stephen Timms seek to defend Labour’s introduction of the AtoS Work […]

by JJ

on Sep 4

UPDATE: Black Triangle allegation of a serious breach of Civil Service Code of Conduct by Mr. Terry Moran, Chief Operating Officer, DWP.

UPDATE: Monday 4/9/12 Dear Ian, Many thanks for forwarding the response to our complaint from the Permanent Secretary at the […]

by JJ

on Sep 4

From Anguish to Activism ~ ‘Able to fight’ : How disabled people are taking on the Tories

http://www.redpepper.org.uk/able-to-fight/

by JJ

on Sep 4

Government wants to increase penalties for sick and disabled claimants who fail to adhere to back-to-work agreements

by JJ

on Sep 4

Despite denials of a ParalympicsGB protest at sponsor Atos, many athletes have robust views on rights and welfare reform

by JJ

on Sep 4

Athletes say that coalition proposals to replace benefit could threaten their independence and undermine key Games legacy

by JJ

on Sep 4

Paralympics: As Cameron & Osborne were getting Jeered Gordon Brown was being Cheered ~ Political Scrapbook

By Political Scrapbook This is probably not what George wants, as David Cameron is conducting a reshuffle and polls show half […]

by JJ

on Sep 4

Boos brothers: Cameron and Osborne jeered by capacity crowds at Paralympic events

“Oh dear. Seems their disabled Superhumans propaganda isn’t having the desired effect.” ~ Sharan Robertson, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire When the Prime Minister was […]

by JJ

on Sep 3

Some film footage of the Closing Atos Games by Chris Gare

Disabled People are not alone in struggle! We SHALL OVERCOME! The protesters then traveled on to the DWP’s HQ at […]

by JJ

on Sep 3

‘And so begins demonisation’s subtle new post-paralympic form’ ~ SKWALKER1964 Blog

SKWALKER1964 BLOG 02/09/2012 · by skwalker1964 · Bookmark the permalink. · A week ago, before the Paralympics had started, I warned that David Cameron’s Tories were […]

by JJ

on Sep 3

‘Four candidates for a place on that BBC plinth’ ~ And George Orwell Ain’t One of Them!

Organised Rage

by JJ

on Sep 2

‘Anti-Atos Protesters Stand Up To Police Thugs’ ~ Right to Work Campaign

More than 700 activists demonstrated outside Atos HQ calling for the Work Capability Assessments to be scrapped. Two hundred of those […]

by JJ

on Sep 2

The Paradox of the Paralympics ~ L’Unita (Italy)

September 2, 2012 (Poor translation but intelligible nonetheless!) Worldwide, there are more than one billion people with disabilities […]

by JJ

on Sep 2

‘Paralympics welfare cuts propaganda’ ~ Press TV

‘Paralympics welfare cuts propaganda’ Disabled campaigners say British Prime Minister David Cameron is exploiting the 2012 Paralympics as “propaganda” to […]

by JJ

on Sep 2

Francesca Martinez: Empty words don’t fund a full life for disabled people

‘This Government’s ruthless ideology must be challenged. Its interests lie in keeping Britain one of the most unequal societies in […]

by JJ

on Sep 2

Sponsorship scandal mars Paralympics ~ Russia Today

TAGS: Health, London2012, Paralympics A company accused of forcing physically impaired people off their health benefits is nevertheless enjoying its sponsor status at […]

by JJ

on Sep 2

‘Dogged and decent, Chris Grayling shows how to get reform right’ ~ The Sunday Torygraph

Black Triangle comment courtesy of the fantastic Mr. Martin Rowson exclusively for Black Triangle and our sister organisation Disabled People Against […]

by JJ

on Sep 2

Politics and the Paralympics: Voters are against cuts to disability benefits ~ Independent on Sunday

Coalition praises athletes but overlooks others, says survey By MATT CHORLEY and MEGAN ARCHER SUNDAY 02 SEPTEMBER 2012 Four in 10 people believe […]

by JJ

on Sep 2

Analysis: Are Paralympians being used as tools in the propaganda war against disability benefits? ~ Scotland on Sunday

‘As they attempted to highlight the disjunction between the public feting of the Paralympians and the private humiliation of those […]

by JJ

on Sep 2

'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

Black Triangle comment on this morning’s Westminster Hall debate on Atos ‘Healthcare’ and the Work Capability Assessment

Black Triangle reply to Labour’s Greatrex and Timms: ‘While this cross-party consensus remains, disabled people will continue to perish. We will outflank you.’

UPDATE: Black Triangle allegation of a serious breach of Civil Service Code of Conduct by Mr. Terry Moran, Chief Operating Officer, DWP.

From Anguish to Activism ~ ‘Able to fight’ : How disabled people are taking on the Tories

Paralympics: As Cameron & Osborne were getting Jeered Gordon Brown was being Cheered ~ Political Scrapbook

Boos brothers: Cameron and Osborne jeered by capacity crowds at Paralympic events

Some film footage of the Closing Atos Games by Chris Gare

‘And so begins demonisation’s subtle new post-paralympic form’ ~ SKWALKER1964 Blog

‘Four candidates for a place on that BBC plinth’ ~ And George Orwell Ain’t One of Them!

‘Anti-Atos Protesters Stand Up To Police Thugs’ ~ Right to Work Campaign

The Paradox of the Paralympics ~ L’Unita (Italy)

‘Paralympics welfare cuts propaganda’ ~ Press TV

Francesca Martinez: Empty words don’t fund a full life for disabled people

Sponsorship scandal mars Paralympics ~ Russia Today

‘Dogged and decent, Chris Grayling shows how to get reform right’ ~ The Sunday Torygraph

Politics and the Paralympics: Voters are against cuts to disability benefits ~ Independent on Sunday

Analysis: Are Paralympians being used as tools in the propaganda war against disability benefits? ~ Scotland on Sunday

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Black Triangle comment on this morning’s Westminster Hall debate on Atos ‘Healthcare’ and the Work Capability Assessment

Black Triangle reply to Labour’s Greatrex and Timms: ‘While this cross-party consensus remains, disabled people will continue to perish. We will outflank you.’

UPDATE: Black Triangle allegation of a serious breach of Civil Service Code of Conduct by Mr. Terry Moran, Chief Operating Officer, DWP.

From Anguish to Activism ~ ‘Able to fight’ : How disabled people are taking on the Tories

Paralympics: As Cameron & Osborne were getting Jeered Gordon Brown was being Cheered ~ Political Scrapbook

Boos brothers: Cameron and Osborne jeered by capacity crowds at Paralympic events

Some film footage of the Closing Atos Games by Chris Gare

‘And so begins demonisation’s subtle new post-paralympic form’ ~ SKWALKER1964 Blog

‘Four candidates for a place on that BBC plinth’ ~ And George Orwell Ain’t One of Them!

‘Anti-Atos Protesters Stand Up To Police Thugs’ ~ Right to Work Campaign

The Paradox of the Paralympics ~ L’Unita (Italy)

‘Paralympics welfare cuts propaganda’ ~ Press TV

Francesca Martinez: Empty words don’t fund a full life for disabled people

Sponsorship scandal mars Paralympics ~ Russia Today

‘Dogged and decent, Chris Grayling shows how to get reform right’ ~ The Sunday Torygraph

Politics and the Paralympics: Voters are against cuts to disability benefits ~ Independent on Sunday

Analysis: Are Paralympians being used as tools in the propaganda war against disability benefits? ~ Scotland on Sunday

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