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Judge FORCES DWP to disclose key documents about “dehumanising” WCA reforms

Judge FORCES DWP to disclose key documents about “dehumanising” WCA reforms During a court hearing about the “rushed and disingenuous” […]

by Christopher Carty

on Nov 9

As she delivers her budget, Rachel Reeves must not forget Labour’s historic mission

As she delivers her budget, Rachel Reeves must not forget Labour’s historic mission With the constant drip of stories about […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 27

DDPO Meeting [FULL VIDEO LINK]

DDPO Meeting In the link below you will find a full video of the recent DDPO meeting, featuring Paula Peters, […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 27

UK DDPO CRPD Coalition Letter

Dear Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, We are writing in response to contradictory media reports about whether the […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 27

#NoMoreBenefitDeaths coalition building proposal

#NoMoreBenefitDeaths coalition building proposal Time: 2 – 4pm Date: Monday 21st October Place: Wilson Room, Portcullis House Co-chairs: John McDonnell […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 27

Planned and ongoing changes to disability security changes – UK DDPOCRDP Monitoring Coalition

Planned and ongoing changes to disability security changes – UK DDPO CRDP Monitoring Coalition Before the 2024 General Election, the […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 27

Disabled activists and unions come together to fight threatened cuts to benefits in Labour’s first budget

Disabled activists and unions come together to fight threatened cuts to benefits in Labour’s first budget Disabled activists and unions […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 26

‘Our members are raging’: Shock and anger as Scottish government’s ‘sham’ co-production leads to ‘weak’ disability plan

‘Our members are raging’: Shock and anger as Scottish government’s ‘sham’ co-production leads to ‘weak’ disability plan Three national disabled […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 26

DWP destroyed recordings that would have proved link to daughter’s suicide, says grieving mum

DWP destroyed recordings that would have proved link to daughter’s suicide, says grieving mum The Department for Work and Pensions […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 26

How DWP rules for disability benefit assessment could change as Reeves’ Budget approaches

How DWP rules for disability benefit assessment could change as Reeves’ Budget approaches Changes to disability benefit assessments are set […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 19

Anger and confusion over Kendall’s comments on sending work coaches into mental health hospitals

Disabled activists have reacted angrily to “horrific” government plans that could see work coaches being sent into mental health hospitals […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 19

Disabled people’s organisations unite to oppose assisted suicide bill that has ‘far-reaching implications’

Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) from across England and Wales have united to warn of the grave risks of proposed new […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 19

Turning warm words into action to end the need for emergency food

After positive signs at the first party conference from the new UK government, all eyes are on the Autumn Budget […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 17

More than 9 million Britons vulnerable to reliance on food banks, research finds

More than 9 million people in the UK experience levels of poverty and hunger so extreme they are vulnerable to […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 17

Kendall’s comments show new bill to order banks to ‘spy’ on benefit claimants will be based on Tory plans

Comments by Labour’s work and pensions secretary have confirmed that “farcical” and “prejudicial” plans for a new fraud bill – […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 15

Research ‘sat on’ by DWP exposed how ‘degrading’ PIP system left disabled people ‘numb’ and ‘broken’

Research suppressed by the last government exposed how the “degrading” personal independence payment (PIP) system and its dishonest and unfair […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 15

Labour minister refuses to release three documents linked to DWP deaths, despite transparency pledge

A minister is refusing to release three documents that link the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) with the deaths […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 15

Equality watchdog was told six years ago to launch inquiry into benefit deaths, but ignored advice

The equality watchdog was first told by a senior member of staff six years ago that it needed to launch […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 15

Monitoring UK bank accounts for benefits fraud would be ‘huge blow to privacy’

Keir Starmer last week announced a fraud, error and debt bill to make banks share data on account holders that […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 7

Family of woman who lay dead for three years had raised alarm, inquest hears

The family of a vulnerable woman whose dead body lay in her social housing flat unnoticed for more than three […]

by Christopher Carty

on Oct 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

Judge FORCES DWP to disclose key documents about “dehumanising” WCA reforms

As she delivers her budget, Rachel Reeves must not forget Labour’s historic mission

DDPO Meeting [FULL VIDEO LINK]

UK DDPO CRPD Coalition Letter

#NoMoreBenefitDeaths coalition building proposal

Planned and ongoing changes to disability security changes – UK DDPOCRDP Monitoring Coalition

Disabled activists and unions come together to fight threatened cuts to benefits in Labour’s first budget

‘Our members are raging’: Shock and anger as Scottish government’s ‘sham’ co-production leads to ‘weak’ disability plan

DWP destroyed recordings that would have proved link to daughter’s suicide, says grieving mum

How DWP rules for disability benefit assessment could change as Reeves’ Budget approaches

Anger and confusion over Kendall’s comments on sending work coaches into mental health hospitals

Disabled people’s organisations unite to oppose assisted suicide bill that has ‘far-reaching implications’

Turning warm words into action to end the need for emergency food

More than 9 million Britons vulnerable to reliance on food banks, research finds

Kendall’s comments show new bill to order banks to ‘spy’ on benefit claimants will be based on Tory plans

Research ‘sat on’ by DWP exposed how ‘degrading’ PIP system left disabled people ‘numb’ and ‘broken’

Labour minister refuses to release three documents linked to DWP deaths, despite transparency pledge

Equality watchdog was told six years ago to launch inquiry into benefit deaths, but ignored advice

Monitoring UK bank accounts for benefits fraud would be ‘huge blow to privacy’

Family of woman who lay dead for three years had raised alarm, inquest hears

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Judge FORCES DWP to disclose key documents about “dehumanising” WCA reforms

As she delivers her budget, Rachel Reeves must not forget Labour’s historic mission

DDPO Meeting [FULL VIDEO LINK]

UK DDPO CRPD Coalition Letter

#NoMoreBenefitDeaths coalition building proposal

Planned and ongoing changes to disability security changes – UK DDPOCRDP Monitoring Coalition

Disabled activists and unions come together to fight threatened cuts to benefits in Labour’s first budget

‘Our members are raging’: Shock and anger as Scottish government’s ‘sham’ co-production leads to ‘weak’ disability plan

DWP destroyed recordings that would have proved link to daughter’s suicide, says grieving mum

How DWP rules for disability benefit assessment could change as Reeves’ Budget approaches

Anger and confusion over Kendall’s comments on sending work coaches into mental health hospitals

Disabled people’s organisations unite to oppose assisted suicide bill that has ‘far-reaching implications’

Turning warm words into action to end the need for emergency food​

More than 9 million Britons vulnerable to reliance on food banks, research finds

Kendall’s comments show new bill to order banks to ‘spy’ on benefit claimants will be based on Tory plans

Research ‘sat on’ by DWP exposed how ‘degrading’ PIP system left disabled people ‘numb’ and ‘broken’

Labour minister refuses to release three documents linked to DWP deaths, despite transparency pledge

Equality watchdog was told six years ago to launch inquiry into benefit deaths, but ignored advice

Monitoring UK bank accounts for benefits fraud would be ‘huge blow to privacy’

Family of woman who lay dead for three years had raised alarm, inquest hears

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