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Factcheck: Were 1 in 8 rioters in receipt of incapacity benefits?

“’Too sick to work’ but not too sick to riot: One in eight defendants were on incapacity or disability benefit.” Daily […]

by JJ

on Oct 25

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

Kathryn Cartwright joins Birmingham benefits protest

Kathryn Cartwright has undergone several transplants. A lung condition means she cannot walk far. She is one of 200 people […]

by Holmey

on Oct 23

Rising energy bills will put millions at risk from 'fuel poverty gap'

by JJ

on Oct 23

Disabled people protest in Edinburgh over benefit cuts

Hundreds of disabled people have gathered in Edinburgh for a mass rally against the UK government’s plans to reform disability […]

by Holmey

on Oct 23

Disability: The difficulties of the Hardest Hit

Disabled people, their carers, friends and family, are protesting against proposed changes to vital benefits and services in 14 places […]

by Holmey

on Oct 23

Welfare reform: The fight for disabled people just got harder

The new mantra of ‘something for something’ may disadvantage disabled people, says Alice Maynard, if that something means work that […]

by Holmey

on Oct 22

Analysis by Hardest Hit campaigners shows that government will have to take an extra £1bn from social security

by Holmey

on Oct 22

They may not be taking on capitalism or stopping all wars, but this weekend disabled people will try to protect their basic rights

by Holmey

on Oct 22

NHS doctors are under pressure to replace caring with market values

We need to remind ourselves why we entered this profession, Dr Clare Gerada tells the Royal College of GPs in […]

by Holmey

on Oct 21

CUTS KILL! Health effects of financial crisis: omens of a Greek tragedy – The Lancet

There is an epidemic of suicide in Greece as a direct result of cuts and austerity. In the UK hospital […]

by JJ

on Oct 21

Brighton and Hove benefit appeals revealed

MORE than half of people denied sickness benefits in Brighton managed to overturn the verdict, it has been revealed. An […]

by Holmey

on Oct 21

Why China Leads the World in Mental Illness By He Qinglian

The Guangzhou-based weekly newspaper Southern Weekend recently published an article titled “Serious ‘Political Mental Illness’ Shows the Harsh Political Environment […]

by JJ

on Oct 19

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

Mail on Sunday Motability update: Correction appended to original article 19 October 2011

Full Fact: 19 October, 2011 – 10:53 — Patrick Casey On Monday we highlighted the problem that, despite the Mail on Sunday using its […]

by JJ

on Oct 19

Charities ‘horror’ at plans to cut ESA during appeals

Disability charities are horrified at government plans to cut employment and support allowance (ESA) during appeals. They hit back at […]

by JJ

on Oct 19

‘It’s exploitation and it’s repellent’: Retailers, councils and charities blatantly exploiting people on ‘workfare’

September 26, 2011 TK Maxx, Wilkinsons, Savers and Matalan have been named as major retailers where unemployed people are being […]

by JJ

on Oct 19

Fight for the right to work – Guardian Letters Sun 16th October 2011

Black Triangle and our sister organisation Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) are signatories to this letter – we are in […]

by JJ

on Oct 18

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

by Holmey

on Oct 18

'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

Factcheck: Were 1 in 8 rioters in receipt of incapacity benefits?

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

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

Kathryn Cartwright joins Birmingham benefits protest

Disabled people protest in Edinburgh over benefit cuts

Disability: The difficulties of the Hardest Hit

Welfare reform: The fight for disabled people just got harder

NHS doctors are under pressure to replace caring with market values

CUTS KILL! Health effects of financial crisis: omens of a Greek tragedy – The Lancet

Brighton and Hove benefit appeals revealed

Why China Leads the World in Mental Illness By He Qinglian

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

Mail on Sunday Motability update: Correction appended to original article 19 October 2011

Charities ‘horror’ at plans to cut ESA during appeals

‘It’s exploitation and it’s repellent’: Retailers, councils and charities blatantly exploiting people on ‘workfare’

Fight for the right to work – Guardian Letters Sun 16th October 2011

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Factcheck: Were 1 in 8 rioters in receipt of incapacity benefits?

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

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

Kathryn Cartwright joins Birmingham benefits protest

Disabled people protest in Edinburgh over benefit cuts

Disability: The difficulties of the Hardest Hit

Welfare reform: The fight for disabled people just got harder

NHS doctors are under pressure to replace caring with market values

CUTS KILL! Health effects of financial crisis: omens of a Greek tragedy – The Lancet

Brighton and Hove benefit appeals revealed

Why China Leads the World in Mental Illness By He Qinglian

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

Mail on Sunday Motability update: Correction appended to original article 19 October 2011

Charities ‘horror’ at plans to cut ESA during appeals

‘It’s exploitation and it’s repellent’: Retailers, councils and charities blatantly exploiting people on ‘workfare’

Fight for the right to work – Guardian Letters Sun 16th October 2011

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