JJ, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

The council tax benefit 'reform' is yet another example of the axe being devolved – and of the poorest being hit hardest

by JJ

on Jul 23

Do a quarter of sickness benefits claimants have a criminal record?

“It is certainly not clear that the incidence of criminality is higher among benefit claimants than it is elsewhere, and it […]

by JJ

on Jul 23

Disabled Israeli Veteran in suspected copycat self-immolation protest

Monday, July 23, 2012 JERUSALEM (JTA) — A disabled Israeli veteran set himself alight two days after the death of an Israeli […]

by JJ

on Jul 23

Super-rich scum stash $21 tn in offshore havens while debts and deadly cuts are shouldered by disabled, ordinary people

Wealthy tax evaders, aided by private banks have exploited loopholes in tax legislation and stashed over $21 tn in offshore […]

by JJ

on Jul 22

Sickness benefit claimants remarkably law abiding, research finds

Posted on July 21, 2012 by johnny void | 6 Comments N.B. All article links in italics are Black Triangle’s Today’s Daily Mail attempt to smear […]

by JJ

on Jul 21

Private firm Atos found to have just 11 audio machines to record up to 11,000 tests for benefit eligibility each week

by JJ

on Jul 21

Liverpool Dad furious after DWP offers condolences for Atos fit-for-work outrage son’s death and gives wrong name

By Joe Thomas, Liverpool Echo Jul 21 2012 A DAD whose son died after his incapacity benefits were wrongly […]

by JJ

on Jul 21

Protests for Social Justice in Israel: ‘A People Without Vision Shall Perish’

The following piece describes the enormous socio-economic injustices prevalent in Israeli today and describes how their population got there: Through […]

by JJ

on Jul 21

Cameron limits MoD medical assessments, ensuring soldiers absolved from second test under new welfare scheme PIP

by JJ

on Jul 20

Big companies use small charities to win prime contracts from Duncan Smith's programme. But where's the proof it works?

by JJ

on Jul 20

The rise of the ‘Extreme Centre’ in British and European Politics has robbed us of a democratic alternative to brutal cuts, privatisation and austerity

Tariq Ali on the rise of the ‘extreme centre’ in Europe – and the socialist alternative Since the early 90s, and […]

by JJ

on Jul 20

Is the benefits cap pushing thousands of jobless back to work? Another day, another baseless fabrication by Iain Duncan Smith

18 July, 2012 – 16:34 — George Edwards Earlier this week the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) released […]

by JJ

on Jul 20

Care packages that allow disabled people to maintain their independence and live at home are under threat as a council moves to cap the cost of caring

by JJ

on Jul 20

Britain is losing its sense of decency when it comes to disabled people

By Sharon Brennan Tuesday, 17 July 2012 Worcestershire county council has just announced its proposal to shut away disabled people in care homes […]

by JJ

on Jul 20

The perfect storm around disability ~ ‘shouldn’t more questions be asked about how the current system was arrived at, and what purpose it was meant to serve?’

The American news website Huffington Post recently published an article headlined, ‘Austerity in the United Kingdom Leaves Disabled in Fear for […]

by JJ

on Jul 20

A SEVERELY disabled Scot has “written his own death certificate” after stopping medication in protest against the DWP who say they are just following WCA “re-assessment” procedures

A SEVERELY disabled Scot has “written his own death certificate” after stopping his medication in a protest against government red […]

by JJ

on Jul 19

Key Member of NHS Future Forum, Sir Stephen Bubb, Colluded with Lobby Group over Competition

The Head of a voluntary association who was a key member of the Future NHS Forum during the government’s ‘pause’, […]

by JJ

on Jul 19

Newly discovered document handed to Social Investigations reveals the true lobbying that took place during the Health and Social Care Bill ‘pause’

Louise Reed writes with some backround on free-marketeer and neoliberal ideologue Stephen Bubb: ‘With friends like these..’ […]

by JJ

on Jul 19

‘What did you do to protect the National Health Service, Grandad?’

1.55PM 19 July 2012 The BMA was an organisation that used to strike fear into the hearts of governments. So […]

by JJ

on Jul 19

BMA faces GP backlash over pensions climbdown ~ WCA boycott issue remains unaddressed

Further to the vote at the BMA’s Annual Representative Meeting making it official BMA policy to ‘demand’ an end to […]

by JJ

on Jul 19

'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

Do a quarter of sickness benefits claimants have a criminal record?

Disabled Israeli Veteran in suspected copycat self-immolation protest

Super-rich scum stash $21 tn in offshore havens while debts and deadly cuts are shouldered by disabled, ordinary people

Sickness benefit claimants remarkably law abiding, research finds

Liverpool Dad furious after DWP offers condolences for Atos fit-for-work outrage son’s death and gives wrong name

Protests for Social Justice in Israel: ‘A People Without Vision Shall Perish’

The rise of the ‘Extreme Centre’ in British and European Politics has robbed us of a democratic alternative to brutal cuts, privatisation and austerity

Is the benefits cap pushing thousands of jobless back to work? Another day, another baseless fabrication by Iain Duncan Smith

Britain is losing its sense of decency when it comes to disabled people

The perfect storm around disability ~ ‘shouldn’t more questions be asked about how the current system was arrived at, and what purpose it was meant to serve?’

A SEVERELY disabled Scot has “written his own death certificate” after stopping medication in protest against the DWP who say they are just following WCA “re-assessment” procedures

Key Member of NHS Future Forum, Sir Stephen Bubb, Colluded with Lobby Group over Competition

Newly discovered document handed to Social Investigations reveals the true lobbying that took place during the Health and Social Care Bill ‘pause’

‘What did you do to protect the National Health Service, Grandad?’

BMA faces GP backlash over pensions climbdown ~ WCA boycott issue remains unaddressed

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Do a quarter of sickness benefits claimants have a criminal record?

Disabled Israeli Veteran in suspected copycat self-immolation protest

Super-rich scum stash $21 tn in offshore havens while debts and deadly cuts are shouldered by disabled, ordinary people

Sickness benefit claimants remarkably law abiding, research finds

Liverpool Dad furious after DWP offers condolences for Atos fit-for-work outrage son’s death and gives wrong name

Protests for Social Justice in Israel: ‘A People Without Vision Shall Perish’

The rise of the ‘Extreme Centre’ in British and European Politics has robbed us of a democratic alternative to brutal cuts, privatisation and austerity

Is the benefits cap pushing thousands of jobless back to work? Another day, another baseless fabrication by Iain Duncan Smith

Britain is losing its sense of decency when it comes to disabled people

The perfect storm around disability ~ ‘shouldn’t more questions be asked about how the current system was arrived at, and what purpose it was meant to serve?’

A SEVERELY disabled Scot has “written his own death certificate” after stopping medication in protest against the DWP who say they are just following WCA “re-assessment” procedures

Key Member of NHS Future Forum, Sir Stephen Bubb, Colluded with Lobby Group over Competition

Newly discovered document handed to Social Investigations reveals the true lobbying that took place during the Health and Social Care Bill ‘pause’

‘What did you do to protect the National Health Service, Grandad?’

BMA faces GP backlash over pensions climbdown ~ WCA boycott issue remains unaddressed

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