JJ, Author at Black Triangle Campaign

Big rise in sickness benefits refusals – Hartlepool Mail

First published on Wednesday 11 April 2012 14:00 CITIZENS advice staff have seen a dramatic rise in pleas for help from […]

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on Apr 12

Disabled People: Falling through the Cracks – Video

SYMO went to find the “people behind the headlines”, those at the sharp end of cuts to their benefits and […]

by JJ

on Apr 12

UK Uncut calls on supporters to close roads and occupy public spaces in defence of public services, welfare system and rights

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on Apr 12

The most vulnerable sections of society are emerging as the worst hit by council cuts

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on Apr 12

Labour must develop a coherent anti-austerity storyline. Modern politics is about creating a narrative and making it stick

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on Apr 12

Atos – how much grief can one company cause?

BY ANDREW PENMAN ON APRIL 11, 2012 11:01 PM IN HEALTH We have had a heart-rending response to our revelation that at least 32 peopleare dying […]

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on Apr 12

Paul Farmer says he has resigned to publicise his anger at an 'inhumane system' that is telling severely ill and disabled they are fit to work

by JJ

on Apr 11

Moving appeal by Steven Collins on fighting the closure of Remploy North Staffordshire

Steven says “I love Remploy – it’s been like a family to me”

by JJ

on Apr 11

AVAAZ PETITION – Stop stealing disabled peoples’ benefits!

CLICK HERE http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Stop_stealing_disabled_peoples_benefits/?launch Why this is important Many sick and disabled people throughout Europe are having their lives destroyed by […]

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on Apr 11

London 2012: the corporate Olympics

“At the very least, the grotesque sponsorship deals with Dow Chemicals, BP, and ATOS should be terminated, and the equally […]

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on Apr 11

Gervais satirising prejudice against disability? No, in Derek he's just a self-serving hypocrite, feeding bigots their lines

by JJ

on Apr 11

Jon Ronson investigates Atos, the company that vets disability benefit claimants on behalf of the government, which has gone to great lengths to control references to it online. Ronson meets two people who have experienced this first hand, Frances Kelly and Phil Lockwood

by JJ

on Apr 10

‘Is Cameron Planning to End Housing Benefit for the Young?’ – THE VOID

Posted on April 6, 2012 by johnny void | 5 Comments David Cameron must have really enjoyed last Summer’s riots as he appears determined to […]

by JJ

on Apr 6

MIND CEO Farmer rebuts DWP Minister Grayling’s spin on the circumstances surrounding his resignation

Chris Grayling – spinning and fibbing like demented Clegg 2.0 Chief executive Paul Farmer denies claim by employment minister […]

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on Apr 6

It's hard to see a new movement emerging out of this awful death, but it serves to bring home the human cost of austerity

by JJ

on Apr 6

Online retailer's British operation owned by company in Luxembourg which receives all payments for books, DVDs and other goods

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on Apr 6

Broken spine mum loses adapted car – new DWP criteria says she no longer qualifies

The Sentinel DISABLED mum Melanie Day fears she will be left housebound in a village after having her car and […]

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on Apr 6

ConDemed Britain: In 2012, thousands of children are starving on the streets of London

by David Cohen London Evening Standard 05 April 2012 The children arrive with the telltale signs: shrunken faces, sallow skin, dark […]

by JJ

on Apr 6

Government proposal would hit thousands of vulnerable young people, charities and campaign groups warn

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on Apr 6

32 people-a-week die after failing the ‘Work Capability Assessment’ test for new incapacity benefit

BY NICK SOMMERLAD ON APRIL 4, 2012 11:00 PM IN HEALTH More than a thousand sickness benefit claimants died last year after being told […]

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on Apr 5

'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

Big rise in sickness benefits refusals – Hartlepool Mail

Disabled People: Falling through the Cracks – Video

Atos – how much grief can one company cause?

Moving appeal by Steven Collins on fighting the closure of Remploy North Staffordshire

AVAAZ PETITION – Stop stealing disabled peoples’ benefits!

London 2012: the corporate Olympics

‘Is Cameron Planning to End Housing Benefit for the Young?’ – THE VOID

MIND CEO Farmer rebuts DWP Minister Grayling’s spin on the circumstances surrounding his resignation

Broken spine mum loses adapted car – new DWP criteria says she no longer qualifies

ConDemed Britain: In 2012, thousands of children are starving on the streets of London

32 people-a-week die after failing the ‘Work Capability Assessment’ test for new incapacity benefit

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Big rise in sickness benefits refusals – Hartlepool Mail

Disabled People: Falling through the Cracks – Video

Atos – how much grief can one company cause?

Moving appeal by Steven Collins on fighting the closure of Remploy North Staffordshire

AVAAZ PETITION – Stop stealing disabled peoples’ benefits!

London 2012: the corporate Olympics

‘Is Cameron Planning to End Housing Benefit for the Young?’ – THE VOID

MIND CEO Farmer rebuts DWP Minister Grayling’s spin on the circumstances surrounding his resignation

Broken spine mum loses adapted car – new DWP criteria says she no longer qualifies

ConDemed Britain: In 2012, thousands of children are starving on the streets of London

32 people-a-week die after failing the ‘Work Capability Assessment’ test for new incapacity benefit

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