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Figures undermine government’s case for DLA cuts

New official figures have undermined one of the government’s key justifications for reforming and slashing spending on a vital disability […]

by Holmey

on Aug 14

Atos forced to investigate after employees’ “dehumanising” Facebook comments

Two employees of the company that carries out the controversial “fitness for work” tests for the government have been caught […]

by Holmey

on Aug 14

Atos doctors could be struck off

Twelve medics at the disability assessment centre are under investigation by the GMC over allegations of improper conduct Twelve doctors […]

by Holmey

on Aug 14

Black Triangle’s Response to the English Riots: We let Jimmy Reid speak for us from Glasgow, 1972 – As True Today as Then

Jimmy Reid’s inaugural address as Rector to the students of Glasgow University in 1972 Alienation is the precise and correctly […]

by Holmey

on Aug 13

Bill of rights commission fails to live up to its brief

“The commission has nine members, seven of whom are QCs. Two are considered to be human rights experts and are […]

by Holmey

on Aug 12

The moral decay of our society is as bad at the top as the bottom

David Cameron, Ed Miliband and the entire British political class came together yesterday to denounce the rioters. They were of […]

by Holmey

on Aug 12

Thanks to Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson for a very interesting chat

This afternoon I spoke to Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson, we talked about a number of issues concerning welfare reform and the Atos assessment process. […]

by Holmey

on Aug 12

Why did DWP delay releasing new data until after welfare reform bill cleared Commons?

Yesterday we reported how in research published on Monday, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) finally acknowledged that one of the key figures […]

by Holmey

on Aug 12

ATOS worker sneers at “down and outs”

BY ANDREW PENMAN ON AUGUST 10, 2011 11:00 PM IN HEALTH Messing up in spades is how we’ve previously described Atos Healthcare, the private […]

by Holmey

on Aug 11

Benefits clawback firm promise ‘brighter future’ but victim speaks out

A PRIVATE firm hired to slash benefits are promising “a brighter future” to claimants whose payouts are stopped. Atos Healthcare are […]

by Holmey

on Aug 10

PAUL REEKIE AND DAVID CAMERON

I think friends of Paul Reekie, to whom this website is dedicated, will baulk at putting the two names in […]

by Holmey

on Aug 10

Welfare helped me rebuild my future after a spinal cord injury

by Holmey

on Aug 10

10-point guide to housing benefit changes and what they mean for social care

Gary Vaux – Monday 08 August 2011 16:31 There are few issues that unite the Archbishop of Canterbury, Boris Johnson, the Council […]

by Holmey

on Aug 10

Lib Dems to urge changes to ‘stressful’ benefit tests

Controversial tests for people claiming sickness benefits should be changed to make them “less stressful” – Lib Dem activists will […]

by Holmey

on Aug 9

David Cameron to apologise for misrepresenting incapacity benefit claimant figures and end Atos’ role in assessments

The undersigned ask that the House debate the notion that David Cameron should apologise for misrepresenting incapacity benefit claimant figures […]

by Holmey

on Aug 8

Another ATOS employee who derides the sick and disabled on his Facebook profile

After yesterday find of Debbie Carr calling the sick & disabled that she deals with while working for ATOS as […]

by Holmey

on Aug 7

What Debbie Carr, an ATOS HCP thinks of her clients ???

What chance do the sick and disabled have when the above is what their so called Health Care “Professionals” think […]

by Holmey

on Aug 6

Gronant and Prestatyn men jailed for attack on disabled victim

Aug 5 2011 Flintshire Chronicle TWO men have been put behind bars for three years after a court heard how […]

by Holmey

on Aug 6

Black Triangle’s John McArdle Speaks on Brian Taylor’s Big Debate – BBC Radio Scotland

One of the founding members of the Black Triangle Campaign John McArdle speaks on Brian Taylor’s Big Debate on BBC […]

by Holmey

on Aug 6

The zombie of neoliberalism can be beaten – through mass direct action

“The collapse of neoliberal ideology and the revelation of the corrupt nature of contemporary policing and politics must be taken […]

by Holmey

on Aug 6

'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

Figures undermine government’s case for DLA cuts

Atos forced to investigate after employees’ “dehumanising” Facebook comments

Atos doctors could be struck off

Black Triangle’s Response to the English Riots: We let Jimmy Reid speak for us from Glasgow, 1972 – As True Today as Then

Bill of rights commission fails to live up to its brief

The moral decay of our society is as bad at the top as the bottom

Thanks to Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson for a very interesting chat

Why did DWP delay releasing new data until after welfare reform bill cleared Commons?

ATOS worker sneers at “down and outs”

Benefits clawback firm promise ‘brighter future’ but victim speaks out

PAUL REEKIE AND DAVID CAMERON

10-point guide to housing benefit changes and what they mean for social care

Lib Dems to urge changes to ‘stressful’ benefit tests

David Cameron to apologise for misrepresenting incapacity benefit claimant figures and end Atos’ role in assessments

Another ATOS employee who derides the sick and disabled on his Facebook profile

What Debbie Carr, an ATOS HCP thinks of her clients ???

Gronant and Prestatyn men jailed for attack on disabled victim

Black Triangle’s John McArdle Speaks on Brian Taylor’s Big Debate – BBC Radio Scotland

The zombie of neoliberalism can be beaten – through mass direct action

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Figures undermine government’s case for DLA cuts

Atos forced to investigate after employees’ “dehumanising” Facebook comments

Atos doctors could be struck off

Black Triangle’s Response to the English Riots: We let Jimmy Reid speak for us from Glasgow, 1972 – As True Today as Then

Bill of rights commission fails to live up to its brief

The moral decay of our society is as bad at the top as the bottom

Thanks to Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson for a very interesting chat

Why did DWP delay releasing new data until after welfare reform bill cleared Commons?

ATOS worker sneers at “down and outs”

Benefits clawback firm promise ‘brighter future’ but victim speaks out

PAUL REEKIE AND DAVID CAMERON

10-point guide to housing benefit changes and what they mean for social care

Lib Dems to urge changes to ‘stressful’ benefit tests

David Cameron to apologise for misrepresenting incapacity benefit claimant figures and end Atos’ role in assessments

Another ATOS employee who derides the sick and disabled on his Facebook profile

What Debbie Carr, an ATOS HCP thinks of her clients ???

Gronant and Prestatyn men jailed for attack on disabled victim

Black Triangle’s John McArdle Speaks on Brian Taylor’s Big Debate – BBC Radio Scotland

The zombie of neoliberalism can be beaten – through mass direct action

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