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‘GPs not ‘supporting’ Atos disabled patients’ : Black Triangle Campaign to enter into talks with Glasgow LMC and Scottish BMA leaders

Dear Members and Supporters On Friday 7th June we were reliably informed by a Glasgow GP that posters effectively […]

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on Jun 15

Scandal of Greater Manchester’s hidden homeless forced to seek shelter in caves

12 Jun 2013 14:13 Parts of the area have seen a surge in people unable to put a roof […]

by JJ

on Jun 14

Woman was jailed in secret by Court of Protection after daring attempt to save dad with dementia who had told her “if someone doesn’t get me out of here I’m going to hang myself”

"He was a total zombie when I went to visit him. He was really depressed in there, he wanted to kill himself." He told his daughter Wanda "if someone doesn't get me out of here I'm going to hang myself"

by JJ

on Jun 11

Daily Record: Treatment of amputee Andrew McIntyre highlights just how cruel the bedroom tax really is but Ed Miliband and Ed Balls’ firm have to answer what they would do about the hated bedroom tax

Record View: Bedroom tax’s trail of misery 10 Jun 2013 07:46 THE callous bedroom tax continues […]

by JJ

on Jun 10

New bedroom tax shocker: Disabled Amputee told he must pay £50 more per month after his mother is taken into care

A DISABLED man has been ordered to pay an extra £50-per-month from his benefits due to now living alone in […]

by JJ

on Jun 10

David Cameron insists brutal welfare cuts are “fair” and “compassionate” ~ says he’s “proud” of the reforms

Scottish Conservative party conference: David Cameron insists brutal welfare cuts are fair and compassionate THE Tory leader says […]

by JJ

on Jun 10

Bedroom Tax: Single mother who begged for a smaller house took overdose over £600 bill

Melissa Jones, 31, took sleeping pills to escape her torment over the hated government levy, which the Sunday People […]

by JJ

on Jun 10

Final Report: ‘From The British Welfare State to Another American State’ by Mo Stewart

From The British Welfare State to Another American State © By Mo Stewart 17th May 2013 The ongoing […]

by JJ

on Jun 10

2.25 million have been sanctioned by the ConDem DWP: After spending £2.2 billion on the ESA regime IDS has managed to get just “Just 1,290 off the sick & into work”

The true cost of ESA as a ‘major project’ First Posted by nickd in Mylegal on May 28, 2013 ‘The Major […]

by JJ

on Jun 9

Vote No to independence and grant the Tories another victory

Education Secretary Michael Gove has told his Scottish Tory colleagues that next year’s independence referendum will be a “great […]

by JJ

on Jun 9

‘Precariat advice on dealing with closet fascists’ by Pawprintsofthesoul Blog

Posted on June 8, 2013 by pawprintsofthesoul Yesterday, a fellow precariat posted this on the internet. I don’t know who this […]

by JJ

on Jun 9

On Disability: STOP LYING and GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT MILIBAND

Mik Scarlet Posted: 08/06/2013 00:00 Successful broadcaster, journalist and musician who is happily married and lives in trendy Camden Town in […]

by JJ

on Jun 9

Ed Balls speech that was a suicide note for Labour

Ian Bell Columnist Wednesday 5 June 2013 IN proper writing, an anti-climax is either very […]

by JJ

on Jun 9

Ed’s welfare squeeze betrays workers: BENEFITS are not too high, they are too low

Iain Macwhirter Columnist Sunday 9 June 2013 BENEFITS are not too high, they are too […]

by JJ

on Jun 9

‘We love you Darling’ : Labour’s Alistair Darling receives standing ovation at Scottish Conservative Party Conference

‘We love you Darling’ Tom Gordon Scottish Political Editor Sunday 9 June 2013 ALISTAIR Darling […]

by JJ

on Jun 9

SCVO CHIEF: Labour had three years to formulate welfare policies and instead have opted to unite with Tories in a conspiracy based on an illusion

‘Labour had three years to formulate their policies and instead they have opted to unite with the Conservatives in […]

by JJ

on Jun 7

Following Miliband’s speech, Scottish Labour must now embrace independence as the only way out of austerity

Agenda ‘Labour should embrace independence as the only way out of austerity’ By Cailean Gallagher – a member of […]

by JJ

on Jun 7

Empty vessel makes noise: Ed Miliband’s welfare cuts speech unravelled

Posted on June 06, 2013 by Rev. Stuart Campbell Below is attached the full text of Labour leader Ed Miliband’s speech in […]

by JJ

on Jun 7

Archbishop Tartaglia joins chorus of protests against Atos assessments which ‘trample on human dignity’

By David Taylor 7 Jun 2013 08:02 SCOTLAND’S leading Catholic tells Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith that human dignity […]

by JJ

on Jun 7

Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia denounces the injustice of DWP-Atos WCA in letter to Iain Duncan Smith

Tartaglia attacks ‘injustice’ of Coalition benefit reform Gerry Braiden Senior reporter Friday 7 June 2013 […]

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on Jun 7

'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

‘GPs not ‘supporting’ Atos disabled patients’ : Black Triangle Campaign to enter into talks with Glasgow LMC and Scottish BMA leaders

Scandal of Greater Manchester’s hidden homeless forced to seek shelter in caves

Woman was jailed in secret by Court of Protection after daring attempt to save dad with dementia who had told her “if someone doesn’t get me out of here I’m going to hang myself”

Daily Record: Treatment of amputee Andrew McIntyre highlights just how cruel the bedroom tax really is but Ed Miliband and Ed Balls’ firm have to answer what they would do about the hated bedroom tax

New bedroom tax shocker: Disabled Amputee told he must pay £50 more per month after his mother is taken into care

David Cameron insists brutal welfare cuts are “fair” and “compassionate” ~ says he’s “proud” of the reforms

Bedroom Tax: Single mother who begged for a smaller house took overdose over £600 bill

Final Report: ‘From The British Welfare State to Another American State’ by Mo Stewart

2.25 million have been sanctioned by the ConDem DWP: After spending £2.2 billion on the ESA regime IDS has managed to get just “Just 1,290 off the sick & into work”

Vote No to independence and grant the Tories another victory

‘Precariat advice on dealing with closet fascists’ by Pawprintsofthesoul Blog

On Disability: STOP LYING and GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT MILIBAND

Ed Balls speech that was a suicide note for Labour

Ed’s welfare squeeze betrays workers: BENEFITS are not too high, they are too low

‘We love you Darling’ : Labour’s Alistair Darling receives standing ovation at Scottish Conservative Party Conference

SCVO CHIEF: Labour had three years to formulate welfare policies and instead have opted to unite with Tories in a conspiracy based on an illusion

Following Miliband’s speech, Scottish Labour must now embrace independence as the only way out of austerity

Empty vessel makes noise: Ed Miliband’s welfare cuts speech unravelled

Archbishop Tartaglia joins chorus of protests against Atos assessments which ‘trample on human dignity’

Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia denounces the injustice of DWP-Atos WCA in letter to Iain Duncan Smith

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‘GPs not ‘supporting’ Atos disabled patients’ : Black Triangle Campaign to enter into talks with Glasgow LMC and Scottish BMA leaders

Scandal of Greater Manchester’s hidden homeless forced to seek shelter in caves

Woman was jailed in secret by Court of Protection after daring attempt to save dad with dementia who had told her “if someone doesn’t get me out of here I’m going to hang myself”

Daily Record: Treatment of amputee Andrew McIntyre highlights just how cruel the bedroom tax really is but Ed Miliband and Ed Balls’ firm have to answer what they would do about the hated bedroom tax

New bedroom tax shocker: Disabled Amputee told he must pay £50 more per month after his mother is taken into care

David Cameron insists brutal welfare cuts are “fair” and “compassionate” ~ says he’s “proud” of the reforms

Bedroom Tax: Single mother who begged for a smaller house took overdose over £600 bill

Final Report: ‘From The British Welfare State to Another American State’ by Mo Stewart

2.25 million have been sanctioned by the ConDem DWP: After spending £2.2 billion on the ESA regime IDS has managed to get just “Just 1,290 off the sick & into work”

Vote No to independence and grant the Tories another victory

‘Precariat advice on dealing with closet fascists’ by Pawprintsofthesoul Blog

On Disability: STOP LYING and GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT MILIBAND

Ed Balls speech that was a suicide note for Labour

Ed’s welfare squeeze betrays workers: BENEFITS are not too high, they are too low

‘We love you Darling’ : Labour’s Alistair Darling receives standing ovation at Scottish Conservative Party Conference

SCVO CHIEF: Labour had three years to formulate welfare policies and instead have opted to unite with Tories in a conspiracy based on an illusion

Following Miliband’s speech, Scottish Labour must now embrace independence as the only way out of austerity

Empty vessel makes noise: Ed Miliband’s welfare cuts speech unravelled

Archbishop Tartaglia joins chorus of protests against Atos assessments which ‘trample on human dignity’

Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia denounces the injustice of DWP-Atos WCA in letter to Iain Duncan Smith

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