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When Linda Morgan's son Joe Paraskeva was sectioned, he tried to escape from hospital and was given a prison sentence that could see him spend the rest of his life behind bars. His mother has launched a campaign, Justice for Joe, to highlight his case

by Holmey

on Jun 3

Guardian Letters – The unfairness of the capability test

I support the views expressed in several articles in your edition of 1 June (Experts: cuts create mental health […]

by Holmey

on Jun 3

Download Atos Health Care Professionals Training Manual

Foreword This training has been produced as part of a training programme for Health Care Professionals approved or appointed by the […]

by Holmey

on Jun 2

Disabled People fighting the cuts

A TUC briefing for unions – May 2011 Summary Disabled people are being hit in every aspect of life by […]

by Holmey

on Jun 2

Homeless charity Crisis says young disabled people who can no longer afford flats could end up being forced to live on the streets

by Holmey

on Jun 2

This lost genius: The legacy of the late Scottish poet Paul Reekie

Though not a household name, poet Paul Reekie inspired many big names in the 1990s Scottish literary scene. Now, a […]

by Holmey

on Jun 2

UPDATED: 4th Uncut Activist Arrested in Edinburgh

We have just heard word that a fourth UK Uncut activist has been arrested in Edinburgh for breach of the […]

by Holmey

on Jun 1

‘Let us now target the waste, not the weak’ by Harry Reid, Herald Scotland 31/05/11

Let us now target the waste, not the weak Published on 31 May 2011 HOW are we to judge our […]

by JJ

on Jun 1

(ISG): THE STRUGGLE AGAINST DISABILITY CUTS GUEST ARTICLE FROM THE BLACK TRIANGLE John McArdle writes from the Black Triangle Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disability Rights on the National Week of Protest against ATOS.

On Saturday the 14th of May, we witnessed the obscene spectacle of relatively well-heeled people marching through London in support […]

by JJ

on Jun 1

Cuts are hurting mentally ill people, but Labour's failure to distinguish between the unemployed and the sick played a part

by Holmey

on Jun 1

Care home abuse leads police to inspect private hospitals

by Holmey

on Jun 1

Staff suspended from a Castlebeck care unit after footage shows patients being kicked, slapped and drenched with cold water

by Holmey

on Jun 1

It's not just bad harvests and climate change – it's also speculators that are behind record prices. And it's the planet's poorest who pay

by Holmey

on Jun 1

Living standards may be improving, but each generation will still need to fight for equality, dignity and justice

by Holmey

on Jun 1

• Athens prepares for vital decision on second bailout
• Opposition demands tax moves to re-start economy

by Holmey

on Jun 1

Four arrests after patient abuse caught on film

Police in Bristol have arrested four people after secret filming by BBC Panorama found a pattern of serious abuse at […]

by Holmey

on Jun 1

Campaigners warn over incapacity benefit changes

Government changes to the benefits system are already having a devastating effect on people with mental health problems, campaigners have […]

by Holmey

on Jun 1

• Timeline: NHS reforms
• NHS reforms: who are the key players?
• NHS reform jargon explained
• What are the key issues?

by Holmey

on Jun 1

Open letter to Guardian suggests changes to welfare system are having 'devastating' impact, driving some to suicide attempts

by Holmey

on Jun 1

It's the last day of the listening exercise. We've been collecting your thoughts on the health bill and we'll put them straight to government. Post your views here, contribute to our Flickr account here or email rowenna.davis@guardian.co.uk before midnight if you want to have your say

by Holmey

on May 31

'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

Guardian Letters – The unfairness of the capability test

Download Atos Health Care Professionals Training Manual

Disabled People fighting the cuts

This lost genius: The legacy of the late Scottish poet Paul Reekie

UPDATED: 4th Uncut Activist Arrested in Edinburgh

‘Let us now target the waste, not the weak’ by Harry Reid, Herald Scotland 31/05/11

(ISG): THE STRUGGLE AGAINST DISABILITY CUTS GUEST ARTICLE FROM THE BLACK TRIANGLE John McArdle writes from the Black Triangle Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disability Rights on the National Week of Protest against ATOS.

Four arrests after patient abuse caught on film

Campaigners warn over incapacity benefit changes

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Disabled People fighting the cuts

This lost genius: The legacy of the late Scottish poet Paul Reekie

UPDATED: 4th Uncut Activist Arrested in Edinburgh

‘Let us now target the waste, not the weak’ by Harry Reid, Herald Scotland 31/05/11

(ISG): THE STRUGGLE AGAINST DISABILITY CUTS GUEST ARTICLE FROM THE BLACK TRIANGLE John McArdle writes from the Black Triangle Anti-Defamation Campaign in Defence of Disability Rights on the National Week of Protest against ATOS.

Four arrests after patient abuse caught on film

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