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Last Tory minister for disabled people dodges questions on fatal flaws in universal credit

The last Conservative minister for disabled people has dodged questions on whether her government failed to address flaws in the […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 7

Labour silence over PM’s work search comments, as Tory ex-DWP minister says: ‘You’d never have heard that from me’

The government has refused to clarify comments by the prime minister which suggested that all claimants of long-term sickness benefits […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 7

Martin Rowson Black Triangle Campaign Artwork

A massive thank you to Martin Rowson, yet again, for his support in championing the cause of protecting long-term sick […]

by LewisVC

on Oct 3

Lib Dem conference: Rising star calls on their party to ‘walk the walk’ on disability

A disabled rising star in the Liberal Democrats has spoken of their plans to ensure their party does more to […]

by Christopher Carty

on Sep 30

Labour makes ‘unthinkable’ and ‘exclusionary’ decision to sideline disabled people from DWP ‘inactivity’ board

Campaigners have criticised the Labour government’s “hugely disappointing” and “exclusionary” decision to set up a board of experts to examine […]

by Christopher Carty

on Sep 30

Hundreds of thousands face ‘starve or freeze’ decision after winter fuel payments cut, say disabled activists

Disabled activists say Labour’s plans to means-test winter fuel payments will leave many current recipients having to decide “whether to […]

by Christopher Carty

on Sep 30

Commons confirms MPs received DWP ‘violence’ book, as Reeves warns of ‘difficult’ decisions on ‘welfare’

The House of Commons has met its promise to distribute hundreds of copies of a book about Department for Work […]

by Christopher Carty

on Sep 14

Disability justice project hopes to secure support across the country

A disabled people’s organisation is hoping its new disability justice project will draw support from across the country and create […]

by Christopher Carty

on Sep 14

DWP admits ‘shocking’ and ‘negligent’ five-year failure to appoint a chief medical adviser

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted that it failed to appoint a chief medical adviser for more […]

by Christopher Carty

on Sep 14

Maximus is co-hosting a talk at the Labour Party conference with DWP boss Liz Kendall

Infamous Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) outsourcing company Maximus will be attending the Labour Party’s 2024 conference. Not only […]

by LewisVC

on Sep 12

Disabled activists and allies defy bureaucrats to ensure delivery of 650 copies of ‘DWP violence’ book to MPs

Disabled activists and allies used negotiation and peaceful direct action to ensure that hundreds of copies of a book about […]

by Christopher Carty

on Sep 10

Tell Labour MPs the human cost of benefit cuts – Full List of NamedSupporters

An enormous thank you to all who have supported the campaign to “Tell Labour MPs the human cost of benefit […]

by LewisVC

on Sep 1

FUNDRAISER GOAL REACHED – THANK YOU!

Dear Black Triangle Campaign supporters, This is but a short post to say a massive thank you to all of […]

by LewisVC

on Aug 18

Crowdfunder’s final push could see book on ‘violent’ DWP sent to almost every politician across the country

Disabled activists are hoping a final push with their crowdfunding campaign will allow copiesof a new book about the “violent” […]

by Christopher Carty

on Aug 17

House of Commons has many more disabled MPs than previously thought, ‘heartening’ new figures show

Credit to the Disability News Service “Positive” new figures show there are far more disabled MPs in the House of […]

by Christopher Carty

on Aug 17

DONATE – “Tell Labour MPs the human cost of benefit cuts”

The Black Triangle Campaign is asking you, if you are financially able to do so, to please donate to the […]

by LewisVC

on Aug 3

Disabled people’s struggle will continue under the Labour government

As Starmer takes office, LINDA BURNIP outlines the urgent challenges facing disabled people after years of austerity and explains why […]

by LewisVC

on Jul 28

Government side-stepping UN disability rights examination shows contempt for disabled people

Government side-stepping UN examination ‘shows contempt for disabled people’ By John Pring on 17th August 2023Category: Human Rights Listen […]

by John McArdle

on Aug 18

EHRC report for UN on government’s rights violations ‘not fit for purpose’

By John Pring on 17th August 2023 Category: Human Rights Listen The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is facing […]

by John McArdle

on Aug 18

‘Fit for Work’ Part Two – BBC R4 – The suicide of Mr Kevin Dooley – By Jolyon Jenkins

Released On: 09 Jun 2023 Available for over a year For 30 years, governments have tried to get disabled people […]

by John McArdle

on Jun 15

'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

Last Tory minister for disabled people dodges questions on fatal flaws in universal credit

Labour silence over PM’s work search comments, as Tory ex-DWP minister says: ‘You’d never have heard that from me’

Martin Rowson Black Triangle Campaign Artwork

Lib Dem conference: Rising star calls on their party to ‘walk the walk’ on disability

Labour makes ‘unthinkable’ and ‘exclusionary’ decision to sideline disabled people from DWP ‘inactivity’ board

Hundreds of thousands face ‘starve or freeze’ decision after winter fuel payments cut, say disabled activists

Commons confirms MPs received DWP ‘violence’ book, as Reeves warns of ‘difficult’ decisions on ‘welfare’

Disability justice project hopes to secure support across the country

DWP admits ‘shocking’ and ‘negligent’ five-year failure to appoint a chief medical adviser

Maximus is co-hosting a talk at the Labour Party conference with DWP boss Liz Kendall

Disabled activists and allies defy bureaucrats to ensure delivery of 650 copies of ‘DWP violence’ book to MPs

Tell Labour MPs the human cost of benefit cuts – Full List of NamedSupporters

FUNDRAISER GOAL REACHED – THANK YOU!

Crowdfunder’s final push could see book on ‘violent’ DWP sent to almost every politician across the country

House of Commons has many more disabled MPs than previously thought, ‘heartening’ new figures show

DONATE – “Tell Labour MPs the human cost of benefit cuts”

Disabled people’s struggle will continue under the Labour government

Government side-stepping UN disability rights examination shows contempt for disabled people

EHRC report for UN on government’s rights violations ‘not fit for purpose’

‘Fit for Work’ Part Two – BBC R4 – The suicide of Mr Kevin Dooley – By Jolyon Jenkins

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Last Tory minister for disabled people dodges questions on fatal flaws in universal credit

Labour silence over PM’s work search comments, as Tory ex-DWP minister says: ‘You’d never have heard that from me’

Martin Rowson Black Triangle Campaign Artwork

Lib Dem conference: Rising star calls on their party to ‘walk the walk’ on disability

Labour makes ‘unthinkable’ and ‘exclusionary’ decision to sideline disabled people from DWP ‘inactivity’ board

Hundreds of thousands face ‘starve or freeze’ decision after winter fuel payments cut, say disabled activists

Commons confirms MPs received DWP ‘violence’ book, as Reeves warns of ‘difficult’ decisions on ‘welfare’

Disability justice project hopes to secure support across the country

DWP admits ‘shocking’ and ‘negligent’ five-year failure to appoint a chief medical adviser

Maximus is co-hosting a talk at the Labour Party conference with DWP boss Liz Kendall

Disabled activists and allies defy bureaucrats to ensure delivery of 650 copies of ‘DWP violence’ book to MPs

Tell Labour MPs the human cost of benefit cuts – Full List of NamedSupporters

FUNDRAISER GOAL REACHED – THANK YOU!

Crowdfunder’s final push could see book on ‘violent’ DWP sent to almost every politician across the country

House of Commons has many more disabled MPs than previously thought, ‘heartening’ new figures show

DONATE – “Tell Labour MPs the human cost of benefit cuts”

Disabled people’s struggle will continue under the Labour government

Government side-stepping UN disability rights examination shows contempt for disabled people

EHRC report for UN on government’s rights violations ‘not fit for purpose’

‘Fit for Work’ Part Two – BBC R4 – The suicide of Mr Kevin Dooley – By Jolyon Jenkins

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