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David Cameron is stuck in a timewarp on disability benefits

Expecting to reduce benefit caseloads without taking on board the changes that have taken place since the 90s is unrealistic […]

by Holmey

on Aug 1

The phone-hacking reaction is no temper tantrum. But the moral deployment of anger takes effort and honesty

by Holmey

on Aug 1

David Cameron’s not fit to lead the country

DAVID Cameron claims that three-quarters of those applying for Employment Support Allowance (the successor to Incapacity Benefit) can go to […]

by Holmey

on Jul 31

WORKING HARD AT SKIVING

FOR A nation that was the birthplace of the industrial revolution, the results this week from more than one million […]

by Holmey

on Jul 31

Atos Origin says net profit soars in first-half 2011

Blood money, earned through causing suffering to the sick and disabled with the support of our governments, both past labour […]

by Holmey

on Jul 31

STEPHEN GLOVER: Yes, the truly ill deserve help. But sickness benefits have wasted the lives of millions who claim them

Politicians of both parties have been promising to reform Incapacity Benefit for as long as I can remember. During its […]

by Holmey

on Jul 29

Claimants tell of fear over work check-ups

Almost 75,000 people across the West are facing fear and anxiety over tough new tests to see how ill they […]

by Holmey

on Jul 29

Government’s spin war on disabled continues

The Coalition’s efforts to hang out the disabled to dry are going splendidly. “The shirking classes: Just 1 in 14 incapacity […]

by Holmey

on Jul 28

Who are the real benefit cheats?

The first time Mark Powell discovered he was in trouble was when a letter headed Fraud Investigation Section arrived from […]

by Holmey

on Jul 28

Why 93 per cent of incapacity claimants are not scroungers

Reading the front page of the Daily Mail today, you could be forgiven for thinking that the government’s new system for assessing […]

by Holmey

on Jul 28

Caught on tape: Police beat and taser ‘gentle’ mentally-ill homeless man to death

A shocking video has been released allegedly showing police officers tasering and beating a homeless man to death who they […]

by Holmey

on Jul 28

LSE research quoted by David Cameron suggests link between greater choice and death rates - but critics claim study is flawed

by Holmey

on Jul 28

Cataracts, hips, knees and tonsils: NHS begins rationing operations

Almost two-thirds of trusts affected as cuts bite By Oliver Wright, Whitehall Editor Hip replacements, cataract surgery and tonsil removal […]

by Holmey

on Jul 28

UK Disabled Community Against Welfare & Benefit Cuts – Petition – Please Sign

Published by Adam Lotun on Jul 26, 2011 Target: Department of Works & Pensions Region: United Kingdom Web site: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1631738440 Background (Preamble): The UK Disabled […]

by Holmey

on Jul 27

Incapacity Benefit Test “Leaves People Feeling Suicidal”

The government’s aim of helping people with disabilities into work is “laudable” but the process causes anxiety, MPs say. Channel […]

by Holmey

on Jul 27

Professor who wrote Coalition health policy was paid by drugs firm

By Nina Lakhani Tuesday, 26 July 2011 The Government’s “independent” adviser on mass tranquiliser addiction has received research funding from […]

by Holmey

on Jul 26

MPs’ committee criticises press over incapacity benefit reporting

26 July, 2011 – 12:15 — Patrick Casey A group of MPs has today echoed Full Fact’s criticism of media coverage of […]

by Holmey

on Jul 26

The government's reform of the disability benefits system has angered claimants, who say the new tests fail to identify why they can't work. Amelia Gentleman reports on the fallout of Cameron's war against 'sicknote culture'

by Holmey

on Jul 26

The eligibility test for the new employment support allowance is widely condemned to MPs at a pilot scheme meeting

by Holmey

on Jul 26

So, politicians designed an incapacity benefits system in which virtually nobody qualifies for help. How can that be justified?

by Holmey

on Jul 26

'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

David Cameron is stuck in a timewarp on disability benefits

David Cameron’s not fit to lead the country

WORKING HARD AT SKIVING

Atos Origin says net profit soars in first-half 2011

STEPHEN GLOVER: Yes, the truly ill deserve help. But sickness benefits have wasted the lives of millions who claim them

Claimants tell of fear over work check-ups

Government’s spin war on disabled continues

Who are the real benefit cheats?

Why 93 per cent of incapacity claimants are not scroungers

Caught on tape: Police beat and taser ‘gentle’ mentally-ill homeless man to death

Cataracts, hips, knees and tonsils: NHS begins rationing operations

UK Disabled Community Against Welfare & Benefit Cuts – Petition – Please Sign

Incapacity Benefit Test “Leaves People Feeling Suicidal”

Professor who wrote Coalition health policy was paid by drugs firm

MPs’ committee criticises press over incapacity benefit reporting

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David Cameron is stuck in a timewarp on disability benefits

David Cameron’s not fit to lead the country

WORKING HARD AT SKIVING

Atos Origin says net profit soars in first-half 2011

STEPHEN GLOVER: Yes, the truly ill deserve help. But sickness benefits have wasted the lives of millions who claim them

Claimants tell of fear over work check-ups

Government’s spin war on disabled continues

Who are the real benefit cheats?

Why 93 per cent of incapacity claimants are not scroungers

Caught on tape: Police beat and taser ‘gentle’ mentally-ill homeless man to death

Cataracts, hips, knees and tonsils: NHS begins rationing operations

UK Disabled Community Against Welfare & Benefit Cuts – Petition – Please Sign

Incapacity Benefit Test “Leaves People Feeling Suicidal”

Professor who wrote Coalition health policy was paid by drugs firm

MPs’ committee criticises press over incapacity benefit reporting

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