JJ, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Scope’s ‘radical’ plans ‘will see it compete with DPOs’

By John Pring Disability News Service July 27th 2017 An announcement by disability charity Scope that it will sell […]

by JJ

on Jul 28

PA employers are facing probes into ‘sleep-in’ minimum wage back-pay

By John Pring Disability News Service July 27th 2017 Disabled people who employ personal assistants (PAs) are being […]

by JJ

on Jul 28

Senior civil servant admits draft industrial strategy failed on disability

By John Pring Disability News Service 21st July 2017 A senior civil servant has admitted to MPs and peers that […]

by JJ

on Jul 22

Disabled MP credits mainstream education for new parliamentary career

Image DNS By John Pring Disability News Service 21st July 2017 A newly-elected disabled MP has said that she would […]

by JJ

on Jul 22

Concerns over council’s post-18 support after ombudsman ruling

By John Pring Disability News Service July 2017 A local authority is facing claims that it is breaching the rights […]

by JJ

on Jul 22

DRUK’s new boss pledges better links with other DPOs and grassroots groups

By John Pring Disability News Service July 2017 The new boss of Disability Rights UK (DR UK) has pledged to […]

by JJ

on Jul 22

McDonnell calls for disabled-led solution to care crisis, as DPAC occupies parliament

By John Pring Disability News Service July 2017 Labour’s shadow chancellor has called for disabled people themselves to be given […]

by JJ

on Jul 22

Jared O’Mara calls for action on bullying and harassment by MPs

Image Courtesy of The Star By John Pring Disability News Service July 2017 A newly-elected disabled MP is calling […]

by JJ

on Jul 22

Ten years on, campaigners ask again: ‘If these are not hate crimes, what are?’

By John Pring Disability News Service July 2017 Six new cases in which disabled people have been the victims […]

by JJ

on Jul 22

Purple boss raises concerns over Disability Confident accreditation

By John Pring Disability News Service July 13th 2017 New concerns have been raised about the government’s Disability Confident employment […]

by JJ

on Jul 14

DPAC set for week of protests over social care, Atos and access to transport

By John Pring Disability News Service July 13th 2017 Disabled activists are set to lobby MPs this week on the […]

by JJ

on Jul 14

Project aims for inclusion and a collective voice for ‘spoonies’

By John Pring Disability News Service July 13th 2017 Disabled activists behind a pioneering new project are aiming to build […]

by JJ

on Jul 14

Inclusion London set to test social model job support, after £775k grant

By John Pring Disability News Service July 13th 2017 A pan-London disabled people’s organisation (DPO) has been given the […]

by JJ

on Jul 14

Government’s UN response ‘exposes failings on disability convention’

By John Pring Disability News Service July 13th 2017 The government has ignored key evidence that demonstrates widespread breaches of […]

by JJ

on Jul 14

Activists set for ‘David and Goliath’ fight to defeat assisted suicide court bid

By John Pring Disability News Service July 13th 2017 A group of disabled activists – led by a crossbench peer […]

by JJ

on Jul 14

Foodbank study suggests disability benefits should rise

By John Pring Disability News Service 6th July 2017 The authors of a major new study have called on […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

PIP reassessments cause more than half DLA claimants to lose Motability rights

By John Pring Disability News Service 6th July 2017 More than half of those disabled people previously eligible […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

Years of austerity have left personal assistance in ‘very fragile state’

By John Pring Disability News Service 6th July 2017 The concept of personal assistance has been severely damaged by […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

New disabled MPs back fresh call to reopen access fund

Image Courtesy of Mirror By John Pring Disability News Service 6th July 2017 The two newest disabled MPs in […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

Police watchdog criticised over investigation into murder of disabled refugee

Picture Courtesy of Guardian By John Pring Disability News Service 6th July 2017 A watchdog has been criticised for […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

'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

Scope’s ‘radical’ plans ‘will see it compete with DPOs’

PA employers are facing probes into ‘sleep-in’ minimum wage back-pay

Senior civil servant admits draft industrial strategy failed on disability

Disabled MP credits mainstream education for new parliamentary career

Concerns over council’s post-18 support after ombudsman ruling

DRUK’s new boss pledges better links with other DPOs and grassroots groups

McDonnell calls for disabled-led solution to care crisis, as DPAC occupies parliament

Jared O’Mara calls for action on bullying and harassment by MPs

Ten years on, campaigners ask again: ‘If these are not hate crimes, what are?’

Purple boss raises concerns over Disability Confident accreditation

DPAC set for week of protests over social care, Atos and access to transport

Project aims for inclusion and a collective voice for ‘spoonies’

Inclusion London set to test social model job support, after £775k grant

Government’s UN response ‘exposes failings on disability convention’

Activists set for ‘David and Goliath’ fight to defeat assisted suicide court bid

Foodbank study suggests disability benefits should rise

PIP reassessments cause more than half DLA claimants to lose Motability rights

Years of austerity have left personal assistance in ‘very fragile state’

New disabled MPs back fresh call to reopen access fund

Police watchdog criticised over investigation into murder of disabled refugee

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Scope’s ‘radical’ plans ‘will see it compete with DPOs’

PA employers are facing probes into ‘sleep-in’ minimum wage back-pay

Senior civil servant admits draft industrial strategy failed on disability

Disabled MP credits mainstream education for new parliamentary career

Concerns over council’s post-18 support after ombudsman ruling

DRUK’s new boss pledges better links with other DPOs and grassroots groups

McDonnell calls for disabled-led solution to care crisis, as DPAC occupies parliament

Jared O’Mara calls for action on bullying and harassment by MPs

Ten years on, campaigners ask again: ‘If these are not hate crimes, what are?’

Purple boss raises concerns over Disability Confident accreditation

DPAC set for week of protests over social care, Atos and access to transport

Project aims for inclusion and a collective voice for ‘spoonies’

Inclusion London set to test social model job support, after £775k grant

Government’s UN response ‘exposes failings on disability convention’

Activists set for ‘David and Goliath’ fight to defeat assisted suicide court bid

Foodbank study suggests disability benefits should rise

PIP reassessments cause more than half DLA claimants to lose Motability rights

Years of austerity have left personal assistance in ‘very fragile state’

New disabled MPs back fresh call to reopen access fund

Police watchdog criticised over investigation into murder of disabled refugee

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