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BENEFIT FRAUD: The DWPs own figures of less than 1% for 2011/12 put paid to the lies and propaganda

http://statistics.dwp.gov.uk/asd/asd2/fem/fem_preliminary_1112_revised.pdf

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on Jul 11

‘Disability benefits under the Tories’ ~ A prophetic blog written back in December 2009 by ‘Ron’s Rants’ Blog

‘The fact of the matter is that there is not the slightest evidence to support the assertions that people claiming […]

by JJ

on Jul 11

Study finds financial support for some groups of disabled people will be much lower after introduction of universal credit

by JJ

on Jul 11

Olympics: It’s not all fun and Games for vulnerable in Glasgow’s East End

By AAMER ANWAR AFTER last week’s column on the Olympics, I was contacted by families affected by the Commonwealth Games […]

by JJ

on Jul 10

Two 24 Hour Strikes At Remploy – JOIN STRIKING DISABLED WORKERS ON THE PICKET LINES!!!

Black Triangle Appeal: It is vital that as many people, groups and organisations turn out to support the Remploy Workers’ […]

by JJ

on Jul 10

City’s fatcats’ Westminster lobbying operation spent £98.2m last year

Among the significant developments credited to this campaign were the cutting of the UK’s corporation tax in Britain and duties […]

by JJ

on Jul 10

Olympics Sponsor & Disability Denier Atos faces Summer Strikes over Poverty Pay

“In sponsoring the Olympics Atos would like the world to associate it with a spirit of effort and success, but […]

by JJ

on Jul 10

Investigation into the board of Directors at HMRC reveals connections to potential tax avoidance.

Published: 09/07/2012 A Channel 4 Dispatches investigation into the commercial activities of the board of Directors at Her […]

by JJ

on Jul 10

Join this weekend’s Edinburgh anti-fascist demo

5 July 2012 Anti-racist and anti-fascist campaigners are organising a demonstration against BNP and Scottish Defence League plans to protest […]

by JJ

on Jul 10

Merseyside dad whose son died six weeks after wrongly being stripped of benefits wins tribunal appeal

by John Siddle, Liverpool Echo Jul 5 2012 Comments (81) A DAD whose son died just six weeks after […]

by JJ

on Jul 7

Capitalism is in crisis across the globe – but what on earth is the alternative? Well, what about the musings of a certain 19th-century German philosopher? Yes, Karl Marx is going mainstream – and goodness knows where it will end

by JJ

on Jul 5

Already overstretched service pushed to breaking point by requests for assistance with incapacity benefit, says CAB

by JJ

on Jul 5

‘Brendan O’Neill is a Knob’ ~ by Johnny Void

Posted on July 4, 2012 by johnny void | Comments Brendan O’Neill is a knob. A professional troll, his ‘edgy’ contrarian views are no […]

by JJ

on Jul 4

“The choice between Tory and Labour cuts is no choice at all” and condemns communities to despair, says Mark Serwotka

“The choice between Tory and Labour cuts is no choice at all,” says the union leader, who wants to […]

by JJ

on Jul 4

Birmingham dad dies of heart condition after being ruled ‘fit for work’

By Anuji Varma, Birmingham Mail, 4th July 2012 A BIRMINGHAM dad died from a serious heart condition – weeks […]

by JJ

on Jul 4

Cost of meals on wheels in Birmingham to rise 40 per cent

By Paul Stuart, Birmingham Mail HOUSEBOUND pensioners across Birmingham are being hit by a 40 per cent hike to their […]

by JJ

on Jul 4

The RNIB says hundreds of blind and partially sighted people are being removed from both benefit support and the help they need to find work

The above portrait, by our campaign patron Maria Rud, may be viewed in our new Gallery: https://blacktrianglecampaign.org/gallery/ ~ We will be […]

by JJ

on Jul 4

Youth Fight for Jobs Week of Action Wales 30th July – 4th August: YFFJ Protests Cameron’s plan to abolish Housing Benefit under-25s

(Info sent to us via email by Ben Golightly) Solidarity with Youth Fight for Jobs who will be protesting in […]

by JJ

on Jul 4

Disability politics in a time of capitalist crisis: could history repeat itself?

About the Author Chris J. Ford is a disability advocate and researcher from Dunedin, New Zealand. He has just completed an […]

by JJ

on Jul 4

Judicial review: Atos and work capability assessments

First Published on Friday 29th June 2012 The decision on whether to grant leave for judicial review is expected later […]

by JJ

on Jul 4

'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

BENEFIT FRAUD: The DWPs own figures of less than 1% for 2011/12 put paid to the lies and propaganda

‘Disability benefits under the Tories’ ~ A prophetic blog written back in December 2009 by ‘Ron’s Rants’ Blog

Olympics: It’s not all fun and Games for vulnerable in Glasgow’s East End

Two 24 Hour Strikes At Remploy – JOIN STRIKING DISABLED WORKERS ON THE PICKET LINES!!!

City’s fatcats’ Westminster lobbying operation spent £98.2m last year

Olympics Sponsor & Disability Denier Atos faces Summer Strikes over Poverty Pay

Investigation into the board of Directors at HMRC reveals connections to potential tax avoidance.

Join this weekend’s Edinburgh anti-fascist demo

Merseyside dad whose son died six weeks after wrongly being stripped of benefits wins tribunal appeal

‘Brendan O’Neill is a Knob’ ~ by Johnny Void

“The choice between Tory and Labour cuts is no choice at all” and condemns communities to despair, says Mark Serwotka

Birmingham dad dies of heart condition after being ruled ‘fit for work’

Cost of meals on wheels in Birmingham to rise 40 per cent

The RNIB says hundreds of blind and partially sighted people are being removed from both benefit support and the help they need to find work

Youth Fight for Jobs Week of Action Wales 30th July – 4th August: YFFJ Protests Cameron’s plan to abolish Housing Benefit under-25s

Disability politics in a time of capitalist crisis: could history repeat itself?

Judicial review: Atos and work capability assessments

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BENEFIT FRAUD: The DWPs own figures of less than 1% for 2011/12 put paid to the lies and propaganda

‘Disability benefits under the Tories’ ~ A prophetic blog written back in December 2009 by ‘Ron’s Rants’ Blog

Olympics: It’s not all fun and Games for vulnerable in Glasgow’s East End

Two 24 Hour Strikes At Remploy – JOIN STRIKING DISABLED WORKERS ON THE PICKET LINES!!!

City’s fatcats’ Westminster lobbying operation spent £98.2m last year

Olympics Sponsor & Disability Denier Atos faces Summer Strikes over Poverty Pay

Investigation into the board of Directors at HMRC reveals connections to potential tax avoidance.

Join this weekend’s Edinburgh anti-fascist demo

Merseyside dad whose son died six weeks after wrongly being stripped of benefits wins tribunal appeal

‘Brendan O’Neill is a Knob’ ~ by Johnny Void

“The choice between Tory and Labour cuts is no choice at all” and condemns communities to despair, says Mark Serwotka

Birmingham dad dies of heart condition after being ruled ‘fit for work’

Cost of meals on wheels in Birmingham to rise 40 per cent

The RNIB says hundreds of blind and partially sighted people are being removed from both benefit support and the help they need to find work

Youth Fight for Jobs Week of Action Wales 30th July – 4th August: YFFJ Protests Cameron’s plan to abolish Housing Benefit under-25s

Disability politics in a time of capitalist crisis: could history repeat itself?

Judicial review: Atos and work capability assessments

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