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‘Atos Two’ Charged With Aggravated Trespass

Two Nottingham residents, a pensioner and a wheelchair user, dubbed the ‘Atos Two’ have today (Tuesday November 15th) been charged […]

by Holmey

on Nov 16

Norwich kidney transplant man told he’s fit to work by benefit assessors

A father-of-four awaiting a kidney transplant and on benefits has been told that he is fit to work and could […]

by Holmey

on Nov 14

‘Fit to work’ appeals success rising – BBC News

Thousands of disabled people who have been assessed under new government rules as fit for work are having the decision […]

by Holmey

on Nov 12

Disability Benefits: A ‘Nasty Campaign’?

“Latest DWP stats show that only 6% of new Disability Living Allowance claimants last year (January to December 2010) had […]

by Holmey

on Nov 12

Army veteran and his wife die in tragic ‘suicide pact’ after becoming ‘too poor to live through the winter’

Couple had to walk ten miles a week to a soup kitchen for free food Charity call for investigation after […]

by Holmey

on Nov 9

Peer’s hopes and fears for 2012

“Not that she doesn’t recognize and understand the motivation of Black Triangle, the Scottish disability rights group which called for […]

by Holmey

on Nov 8

Did Lord Freud give Peers a clear picture of the Work Capability Assessment?

Last week, members of the House of Lords debated the Government’s proposals to reform the Welfare System. Since the debate, doubts […]

by JJ

on Nov 7

Yateley ballet dancer in benefit battle

A FORMER child ballet prodigy from Yateley is now battling the welfare system after injury left his career as a […]

by Holmey

on Nov 4

Pensions strike still on

by Holmey

on Nov 3

Disabled woman risks losing home after mobility allowance is stopped

A DISABLED woman is at risk of “losing everything” after having her mobility allowance withdrawn, despite her condition worsening. Gemma […]

by Holmey

on Nov 2

Minister and mayor face angry hecklers over cuts and Atos

The minister for disabled people and London’s mayor faced repeated, angry heckling from activists when they addressed a conference held to discuss disability issues in the […]

by Holmey

on Nov 2

Union ridiculed over defence of Atos Healthcare workers

Disabled activists have poured scorn on a union’s claims that its members have been unfairly criticised for the way they […]

by Holmey

on Oct 30

Stickers promoting DWP Examinations Forum & Black Triangle

These posters have been designed to be printed out on standard Avery sticky labels so that people can print them […]

by Holmey

on Oct 29

Grayling: Government reforms to the Work Capability Assessment start to “show results”

The Government’s commitment to provide greater protection for the severely disabled is taking effect, with the latest figures revealing an […]

by JJ

on Oct 25

‘YOU COULDN’T MAKE IT UP – OR COULD YOU?’ MISLEADING DWP ‘FIT FOR WORK’ PRESS RELEASES FAN THE FLAMES OF PREJUDICE

This briefing anticipates the forthcoming DWP quarterly statistical bulletin about the Work Capability Assessment and casts a sceptical eye on […]

by JJ

on Oct 25

Wheelchair users have to climb a flight of stairs to prove they are disabled enough to get benefits at a centre in Croydon

Wheelchair users have to climb a flight of stairs to prove they are disabled enough to get benefits at a […]

by JJ

on Oct 19

The repugnant moral rhetoric about benefit claimants echoes Victorian prejudices about the 'undeserving poor', writes Peter Beresford

by Holmey

on Oct 18

Benefit-slashing bunglers hound man suffering from Parkinson’s disease

A PRIVATE firm hired to slash benefits have been slammed for declaring a Parkinson’s sufferer fit to work. French-owned Atos […]

by Holmey

on Oct 16

Hanwell one-legged woman has benefits cut

A DISABLED woman from Hanwell who had her leg amputated has had her benefits cut and told she must work. […]

by Holmey

on Oct 14

Judged fit to work? You could lose your benefits if you appeal

Posted by Samira Shackle – 14 October 2011 09:09 The government could cut off incapacity payments if people challenge the ruling that […]

by Holmey

on Oct 14

'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

‘Atos Two’ Charged With Aggravated Trespass

Norwich kidney transplant man told he’s fit to work by benefit assessors

‘Fit to work’ appeals success rising – BBC News