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100,000 disabled people in Wales were victims of disability hate crime in 2009/10

Bid to tackle ‘routine’ disability hate crime in Wales Simon Green presented a documentary about the abuse disabled people suffer […]

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As disability benefits are attacked, police investigations into crimes against disabled people are permeated by doubt – we must act

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on Sep 13

House of Lords – Second Reading of The Welfare Reform Bill – Live @ 3.30 PM Here

Watch the second reading of the Welfare Reform Bill in the House of Lords here live at 3.30 PM

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Disabled staff occupy DWP

Remploy workers were in occupying offices of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in London when the Morning Star […]

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Party will not be allowed to consider or vote on any specific motion regarding the bill due before the Lords later this autumn

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The Department of Health has sneaked out two toxic changes that could seriously damage your health by promoting ignorance and restricting your rights as a citizen.

Lansley’s unhealthy double whammy: What you won’t know or find out about the NHS While battle rages over the government’s controversial […]

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on Sep 12

A “Chronicle of heartlessness” – Mr Green said calling someone a cripple or a spastic is not just banter. “It is not funny to me, it is not a joke,” he said. Channel4 News – Crimes Against Disabled People ‘Significantly Under-reported” : 12/9/11

As three people are jailed for life for the “vile” murder of a disabled woman a report suggests there are […]

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on Sep 12

Consultation on Rights of Children and Young People Bill/September 12, 2011/Scottish Human Rights Law Group

Let’s speak out for Scotland’s kids who have impairments! Let’s put our love and compassion – and Scottish values into […]

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on Sep 12

Disabled people to protest across the UK – what’s happening near you?

Disabled people, their families and friends will be taking to the streets in cities across the UK protesting against Government […]

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on Sep 12

The PM's 'families champion' helped to design job programme for troubled households for which her company has now bid

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on Sep 12

Phone hacking: Andy Coulson ‘helped spin story of George Osborne and dominatrix’

Andy Coulson helped “spin” a story about George Osborne’s past links to a drug-taking dominatrix, preventing severe damage to his […]

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on Sep 12

The Independent View: Coerced, bullied and fighting back: living with Multiple Sclerosis and Welfare Reform

I am a 54 year old woman who has had Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis for around 6 years. It involves […]

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on Sep 12

Gemma Hayter murder: Three jailed for life

Three people have been jailed for life for murdering a woman with learning disabilities in Warwickshire who was beaten and […]

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on Sep 12

The older demographic may not have been considered a serious voice of dissent until now, but things could be about to change, says Peter Beresford

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on Sep 12

Outsourcing costs £1.3bn a year in fraud, says Unison 12/9/11 – Public Finance

The government’s Open public services white paper, published in July, called for more services to be provided by private companies, social enterprises […]

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on Sep 12

Devastating impact on health of older carers – The Princess Royal Trust for Carers 12/9/11

A report launched today by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers reveals that 70% of older carers suffer a devastating […]

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on Sep 12

Coping with Cuts to Disability Services by Claudia Wood – DEMOS 12/9/11

Coping with Cuts to Disability Services by Claudia Wood In October 2010, Demos published Destination Unknown, exploring the impact of the welfare […]

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on Sep 12

‘Hidden in plain sight’ – EHRC Inquiry into disability-related harassment 12/9/11

Read the full report HERE: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/uploaded_files/disabilityfi/ehrc_hidden_in_plain_sight_2_pdf.pdf

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on Sep 12

Many disabled people see harassment as inevitable, says equality watchdog 12/9/11

Report into attacks against people with physical and mental disabilities says public bodies are in denial about level of abuse […]

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on Sep 12

Ex-Tory Lords Hanningfield and Taylor freed from jail

One rule for us, one rule for them 🙁 Ex-Conservative peers Lord Taylor of Warwick and Lord Hanningfield have been […]

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on Sep 12

'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

100,000 disabled people in Wales were victims of disability hate crime in 2009/10

House of Lords – Second Reading of The Welfare Reform Bill – Live @ 3.30 PM Here

Disabled staff occupy DWP

The Department of Health has sneaked out two toxic changes that could seriously damage your health by promoting ignorance and restricting your rights as a citizen.

A “Chronicle of heartlessness” – Mr Green said calling someone a cripple or a spastic is not just banter. “It is not funny to me, it is not a joke,” he said. Channel4 News – Crimes Against Disabled People ‘Significantly Under-reported” : 12/9/11

Consultation on Rights of Children and Young People Bill/September 12, 2011/Scottish Human Rights Law Group

Disabled people to protest across the UK – what’s happening near you?

Phone hacking: Andy Coulson ‘helped spin story of George Osborne and dominatrix’

The Independent View: Coerced, bullied and fighting back: living with Multiple Sclerosis and Welfare Reform

Gemma Hayter murder: Three jailed for life

Outsourcing costs £1.3bn a year in fraud, says Unison 12/9/11 – Public Finance

Devastating impact on health of older carers – The Princess Royal Trust for Carers 12/9/11

Coping with Cuts to Disability Services by Claudia Wood – DEMOS 12/9/11

‘Hidden in plain sight’ – EHRC Inquiry into disability-related harassment 12/9/11

Many disabled people see harassment as inevitable, says equality watchdog 12/9/11

Ex-Tory Lords Hanningfield and Taylor freed from jail

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100,000 disabled people in Wales were victims of disability hate crime in 2009/10

House of Lords – Second Reading of The Welfare Reform Bill – Live @ 3.30 PM Here

Disabled staff occupy DWP

The Department of Health has sneaked out two toxic changes that could seriously damage your health by promoting ignorance and restricting your rights as a citizen.

A “Chronicle of heartlessness” – Mr Green said calling someone a cripple or a spastic is not just banter. “It is not funny to me, it is not a joke,” he said. Channel4 News – Crimes Against Disabled People ‘Significantly Under-reported” : 12/9/11

Consultation on Rights of Children and Young People Bill/September 12, 2011/Scottish Human Rights Law Group

Disabled people to protest across the UK – what’s happening near you?

Phone hacking: Andy Coulson ‘helped spin story of George Osborne and dominatrix’

The Independent View: Coerced, bullied and fighting back: living with Multiple Sclerosis and Welfare Reform

Gemma Hayter murder: Three jailed for life

Outsourcing costs £1.3bn a year in fraud, says Unison 12/9/11 – Public Finance

Devastating impact on health of older carers – The Princess Royal Trust for Carers 12/9/11

Coping with Cuts to Disability Services by Claudia Wood – DEMOS 12/9/11

‘Hidden in plain sight’ – EHRC Inquiry into disability-related harassment 12/9/11

Many disabled people see harassment as inevitable, says equality watchdog 12/9/11

Ex-Tory Lords Hanningfield and Taylor freed from jail

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