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Tenants are at breaking point

28 Feb 2013 11:01 BEDROOM tax has the potential to deliver a devastating blow to the poorest people […]

by JJ

on Mar 3

Mum with dwarfism says Cameron’s cuts are forcing her out of her home

By Mark Aitken 10 Feb 2013 00:01 IRIS HENDERSON is just 3ft 5ins and has specially adapted her home of 35 […]

by JJ

on Mar 3

Bedroom tax has left me feeling suicidal, reveals wheelchair-bound Scot

By Torcuil Crichton 28 Feb 2013 08:49 JANICE MARTIN said she fears the new Con-Dem tax will force her out of […]

by JJ

on Mar 3

The lies we tell ourselves: ending comfortable myths about poverty

A report from the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church, the Church of Scotland and the United Reformed Church Truth and lies […]

by JJ

on Mar 3

The 'big society' has become rhetorical window-dressing for an massive and unprecedented assault on the most vulnerable

by JJ

on Mar 3

Politicians have taken the lead in blaming poverty on the poor

by JJ

on Mar 3

Announcing the details of 33 #BedroomTax Protests: Please Share!

At 1 pm on 16 March, people opposed to the #BedroomTax will be gathering in city centres in more […]

by JJ

on Mar 1

NOW PASSING STEALTHILY: A Bill allowing judges to exclude lawyers, press, public and even litigants in their own cases from civil hearings

“People willing to trade their freedom for temporary security deserve neither and will lose both” ~ Benjamin Franklin […]

by JJ

on Mar 1

Grillo's Five Star Movement won 25% of the votes in Italy's election through mixing new technology with old-style activism

by JJ

on Feb 28

Coalition austerity has delivered depression and a lost decade. Labour has to avoid locking itself into more of the same

by JJ

on Feb 28

Pharmaceutical companies accused of cutting supplies because of low profits and unpaid bills

by JJ

on Feb 28

Profit rise comes as British Gas chief Phil Bentley leaves with £10m combined share, salary and pension package

by JJ

on Feb 28

British Gas, the biggest energy supplier in the UK, unveiled an 11% increase in profit as campaigners warn of rising fuel poverty

by JJ

on Feb 28

Department says charities have been subjected to 'intimidation and abuse' for taking part in back-to-work programme

by JJ

on Feb 27

Letter from Ed Miliband on Atos/WCA but is it enough?

February 25th 2013 DPAC has been passed a letter from Ed on WCA/Atos which we’ve been asked to […]

by JJ

on Feb 27

Re-imagining Public Ownership

By Andy Cumbers Scottish Left Review Issue 74 As the politics of austerity and a reheated neoliberalism bite ever […]

by JJ

on Feb 24

8,000 sign petition calling on energy company to abandon £5m civil action against activists who occupied power plant

by JJ

on Feb 24

Labour peers' amendments to the libel reform bill are a fundamental threat to a free society

by JJ

on Feb 24

“Only an independent Scotland can keep the fatcats in check” says Elaine C Smith

By Mark Aitken 24 Feb 2013 08:43 THE Rab C Nesbitt star said a vote for independence would be a vote for […]

by JJ

on Feb 24

Bedroom Tax: Thousands of Brits plan rebellion against David Cameron

By Keir Mudie 24 Feb 2013 10:01 Armed forces groups, foster families and disability charities are campaigning against the tax […]

by JJ

on Feb 24

'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

Tenants are at breaking point

Mum with dwarfism says Cameron’s cuts are forcing her out of her home

Bedroom tax has left me feeling suicidal, reveals wheelchair-bound Scot

The lies we tell ourselves: ending comfortable myths about poverty

Announcing the details of 33 #BedroomTax Protests: Please Share!

NOW PASSING STEALTHILY: A Bill allowing judges to exclude lawyers, press, public and even litigants in their own cases from civil hearings

Letter from Ed Miliband on Atos/WCA but is it enough?

Re-imagining Public Ownership

“Only an independent Scotland can keep the fatcats in check” says Elaine C Smith

Bedroom Tax: Thousands of Brits plan rebellion against David Cameron

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Tenants are at breaking point

Mum with dwarfism says Cameron’s cuts are forcing her out of her home

Bedroom tax has left me feeling suicidal, reveals wheelchair-bound Scot

The lies we tell ourselves: ending comfortable myths about poverty

Announcing the details of 33 #BedroomTax Protests: Please Share!

NOW PASSING STEALTHILY: A Bill allowing judges to exclude lawyers, press, public and even litigants in their own cases from civil hearings

Letter from Ed Miliband on Atos/WCA but is it enough?

Re-imagining Public Ownership

“Only an independent Scotland can keep the fatcats in check” says Elaine C Smith

Bedroom Tax: Thousands of Brits plan rebellion against David Cameron

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