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Concern over ‘gaps’ in safety role of DWP’s chief medical adviser

Concern over ‘gaps’ in safety role of DWP’s chief medical adviser The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been […]

by Christopher Carty

on Jan 14

DWP’s chief medical adviser dismisses importance of her own department’s reviews into benefit deaths

DWP’s chief medical adviser dismisses importance of her own department’s reviews into benefit deaths The chief medical adviser for the […]

by Christopher Carty

on Jan 14

DWP staff make thousands of potentially fatal errors a month on disability claims, official reports reveal

DWP staff make thousands of potentially fatal errors a month on disability claims, official reports reveal Department for Work and […]

by Christopher Carty

on Jan 14

DWP wants to reform benefits to cut costs, not help disabled people into work, court hears

DWP wants to reform benefits to cut costs, not help disabled people into work, court hears “We are determined to […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 26

Deaths, lies and cover-ups: the case for a public inquiry into the ‘unthinkable cost’ of DWP’s systemic violence

Deaths, lies and cover-ups: the case for a public inquiry into the ‘unthinkable cost’ of DWP’s systemic violence Senior civil […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 26

New research exposes ‘shocking and eye-opening’ levels of bullying of universal credit claimants

New research exposes ‘shocking and eye-opening’ levels of bullying of universal credit claimants New unpublished research has exposed the impact […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 26

New government figures show key policy at heart of disability employment strategy ‘will not work’

New government figures show key policy at heart of disability employment strategy ‘will not work’ A key treatment that ministers […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 26

Disabled people’s organisations tell government: Big disability charities are ‘actively harmful’ to our movement

Disabled people’s organisations tell government: Big disability charities are ‘actively harmful’ to our movement Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) have made […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 26

Activists ask why a Labour government is ‘gleefully’ backing Tory plans to tighten work capability assessment

Activists ask why a Labour government is ‘gleefully’ backing Tory plans to tighten work capability assessment Disabled activists have questioned […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 15

Court hears disabled activist’s challenge to ‘cataclysmic’ cuts to out-of-work disability benefits

Court hears disabled activist’s challenge to ‘cataclysmic’ cuts to out-of-work disability benefits The high court in London has this week […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 15

MPs join activists and families in call for public inquiry into years of DWP deaths

MPs join activists and families in call for public inquiry into years of DWP deaths MPs have joined disabled activists […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 15

Labour’s watered-down policy on high-rise evacuation ‘is insult to disabled people who died in Grenfell fire’

Labour’s watered-down policy on high-rise evacuation ‘is insult to disabled people who died in Grenfell fire’ Labour’s refusal to introduce […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 9

Channel 4 documentary on benefits was ‘atrocity’ and ‘insult’ to disabled people in poverty, say activists

Channel 4 documentary on benefits was ‘atrocity’ and ‘insult’ to disabled people in poverty, say activists A Channel 4 documentary […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 9

Disabled activists pledge to continue to fight assisted suicide bill, after MPs vote in favour

Disabled activists pledge to continue to fight assisted suicide bill, after MPs vote in favour Disabled activists have pledged to […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 9

Vigil outside high court for case against consultation on WCA changes

Vigil outside high court for case against consultation on WCA changes Time: 9am Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024 Place: outside […]

by Christopher Carty

on Dec 9

Disabled Labour MP uses memorial lecture to push government to implement UN disability convention

Disabled Labour MP uses memorial lecture to push government to implement UN disability convention A disabled Labour MP has vowed […]

by Christopher Carty

on Nov 29

Anger and concern over government’s ‘hand-me-down’ employment white paper

Anger and concern over government’s ‘hand-me-down’ employment white paper Disabled people and their organisations have pointed to “fundamental” and “very […]

by Christopher Carty

on Nov 29

DWP must take urgent safety steps on large payments, says coroner after suicide, five years on from earlier inquest warning

DWP must take urgent safety steps on large payments, says coroner after suicide, five years on from earlier inquest warning […]

by Christopher Carty

on Nov 29

Concern over Kendall’s ‘truly chilling’ assisted suicide comment

Concern over Kendall’s ‘truly chilling’ assisted suicide comment Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall is at the centre of controversy […]

by Christopher Carty

on Nov 29

DWP hides historic ‘fitness for work’ papers from National Archives

DWP hides historic ‘fitness for work’ papers from National Archives The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has stopped sending […]

by Christopher Carty

on Nov 29

'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

Concern over ‘gaps’ in safety role of DWP’s chief medical adviser

DWP’s chief medical adviser dismisses importance of her own department’s reviews into benefit deaths

DWP staff make thousands of potentially fatal errors a month on disability claims, official reports reveal

DWP wants to reform benefits to cut costs, not help disabled people into work, court hears

Deaths, lies and cover-ups: the case for a public inquiry into the ‘unthinkable cost’ of DWP’s systemic violence

New research exposes ‘shocking and eye-opening’ levels of bullying of universal credit claimants

New government figures show key policy at heart of disability employment strategy ‘will not work’

Disabled people’s organisations tell government: Big disability charities are ‘actively harmful’ to our movement

Activists ask why a Labour government is ‘gleefully’ backing Tory plans to tighten work capability assessment

Court hears disabled activist’s challenge to ‘cataclysmic’ cuts to out-of-work disability benefits

MPs join activists and families in call for public inquiry into years of DWP deaths

Labour’s watered-down policy on high-rise evacuation ‘is insult to disabled people who died in Grenfell fire’

Channel 4 documentary on benefits was ‘atrocity’ and ‘insult’ to disabled people in poverty, say activists

Disabled activists pledge to continue to fight assisted suicide bill, after MPs vote in favour

Vigil outside high court for case against consultation on WCA changes

Disabled Labour MP uses memorial lecture to push government to implement UN disability convention

Anger and concern over government’s ‘hand-me-down’ employment white paper

DWP must take urgent safety steps on large payments, says coroner after suicide, five years on from earlier inquest warning

Concern over Kendall’s ‘truly chilling’ assisted suicide comment

DWP hides historic ‘fitness for work’ papers from National Archives

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Concern over ‘gaps’ in safety role of DWP’s chief medical adviser

DWP’s chief medical adviser dismisses importance of her own department’s reviews into benefit deaths

DWP staff make thousands of potentially fatal errors a month on disability claims, official reports reveal

DWP wants to reform benefits to cut costs, not help disabled people into work, court hears

Deaths, lies and cover-ups: the case for a public inquiry into the ‘unthinkable cost’ of DWP’s systemic violence

New research exposes ‘shocking and eye-opening’ levels of bullying of universal credit claimants

New government figures show key policy at heart of disability employment strategy ‘will not work’

Disabled people’s organisations tell government: Big disability charities are ‘actively harmful’ to our movement

Activists ask why a Labour government is ‘gleefully’ backing Tory plans to tighten work capability assessment

Court hears disabled activist’s challenge to ‘cataclysmic’ cuts to out-of-work disability benefits

MPs join activists and families in call for public inquiry into years of DWP deaths

Labour’s watered-down policy on high-rise evacuation ‘is insult to disabled people who died in Grenfell fire’

Channel 4 documentary on benefits was ‘atrocity’ and ‘insult’ to disabled people in poverty, say activists

Disabled activists pledge to continue to fight assisted suicide bill, after MPs vote in favour

Vigil outside high court for case against consultation on WCA changes

Disabled Labour MP uses memorial lecture to push government to implement UN disability convention

Anger and concern over government’s ‘hand-me-down’ employment white paper

DWP must take urgent safety steps on large payments, says coroner after suicide, five years on from earlier inquest warning

Concern over Kendall’s ‘truly chilling’ assisted suicide comment

DWP hides historic ‘fitness for work’ papers from National Archives

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