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DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

A government contractor has told a traumatised abuse survivor he must be reassessed for employment and support allowance (ESA), just […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

While the country is entrenched in the mire of the EU referendum fallout, the Tories have just been slammed […]

by JJ

on Jun 28

Election leaves UN disability committee with 17 men and just one woman

Disabled activists are calling on the UN to take action after elections to the 18-strong committee that oversees the implementation […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

Police force faces two watchdog probes over treatment of autistic people

A police force has launched an internal review of its treatment of disabled people, after it was forced to refer […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

Tomlinson faces call to resign over PIP harassment of child abuse survivor

A minister has been urged to resign, after he threatened a traumatised child abuse survivor – who is waiting […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

Official figures suggest that a new appeal stage introduced for unsuccessful claimants has been little more than a delaying tactic […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

Report finds support for efforts to find a social model of mental distress

Most mental health service-users are still deeply divided about identifying with the social model of disability, but still favour moving […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

EU laws ‘have played crucial role’ in fight for disability rights

Disabled people have been urged to recognise the importance of the European Union (EU) in maintaining and building on their […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: ‘Most disabled teachers face harassment’

Four-fifths of disabled teachers face harassment and discrimination at the hands of head teachers and other senior managers, disabled […]

by JJ

on May 26

Activists protest outside premiere of ‘disability snuff movie’

Appalled activists protested outside a London premiere last night after describing the film as a “disability snuff movie” that suggests […]

by JJ

on May 26

School admissions process ‘discriminates against disabled parents’

A disabled parent has accused his local authority of discriminating against him by refusing to take his access needs […]

by JJ

on May 26

A SENSE OF BETRAYAL-Mo Stewart

No civilian has any comprehension of life in British military forces, or the impact of the removal of that […]

by JJ

on May 23

Research will examine the ‘untold stories’ of LGBT service-users

By Raya Al Jadir New research will investigate the “untold stories” of disabled lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) […]

by JJ

on May 19

Iain Duncan Smith Legacy

Updated from: http://loopys-rollingwiththepunches.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/iain-duncan-smith-legacy.html The following is a list of policies and damning court decisions and findings undertaken under […]

by JJ

on May 15

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits Thank to Maggie Zolobajluk @22magoo for her support in this extremely […]

by JJ

on May 13

Disabled people are ‘stronger and safer’ in EU, say leading academics

Leaving the European Union (EU) would put at risk significant improvements that have been made to the lives of disabled […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

DWP ‘is deliberately misleading’ benefit claimants over PIP deadline

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing claims that it is deliberately misleading benefit claimants into thinking […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

‘Enforcement is key on Equality Act’

Lawyers, campaigners, peers and academics have spoken of how disabled people can find it almost impossible to enforce their rights […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

Government set to slash equality watchdog’s budget… again

The government has told the equality watchdog that it plans to slash its budget again, even though the financial year […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

Tory peer faces calls to quit as EHRC commissioner over support for WRAG cuts

Disabled campaigners are calling for the resignation of the equality watchdog’s disability commissioner, the disabled Tory peer Lord [Chris] Holmes, […]

by JJ

on Apr 27

'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

DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

Election leaves UN disability committee with 17 men and just one woman

Police force faces two watchdog probes over treatment of autistic people

Tomlinson faces call to resign over PIP harassment of child abuse survivor

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

Report finds support for efforts to find a social model of mental distress

EU laws ‘have played crucial role’ in fight for disability rights

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: ‘Most disabled teachers face harassment’

Activists protest outside premiere of ‘disability snuff movie’

School admissions process ‘discriminates against disabled parents’

A SENSE OF BETRAYAL-Mo Stewart

Research will examine the ‘untold stories’ of LGBT service-users

Iain Duncan Smith Legacy

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits

Disabled people are ‘stronger and safer’ in EU, say leading academics

DWP ‘is deliberately misleading’ benefit claimants over PIP deadline

‘Enforcement is key on Equality Act’

Government set to slash equality watchdog’s budget… again

Tory peer faces calls to quit as EHRC commissioner over support for WRAG cuts

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DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

Election leaves UN disability committee with 17 men and just one woman

Police force faces two watchdog probes over treatment of autistic people

Tomlinson faces call to resign over PIP harassment of child abuse survivor

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

Report finds support for efforts to find a social model of mental distress

EU laws ‘have played crucial role’ in fight for disability rights

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: ‘Most disabled teachers face harassment’

Activists protest outside premiere of ‘disability snuff movie’

School admissions process ‘discriminates against disabled parents’

A SENSE OF BETRAYAL-Mo Stewart

Research will examine the ‘untold stories’ of LGBT service-users

Iain Duncan Smith Legacy

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits

Disabled people are ‘stronger and safer’ in EU, say leading academics

DWP ‘is deliberately misleading’ benefit claimants over PIP deadline

‘Enforcement is key on Equality Act’

Government set to slash equality watchdog’s budget… again

Tory peer faces calls to quit as EHRC commissioner over support for WRAG cuts

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