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Call For Evidence- Universal Credit Overpayments

Black Triangle Campaign and our sister organisation DPAC are calling for evidence regarding retrospective Overpayments. Have you received […]

by JJ

on Aug 26

Social care ‘citizens’ assembly’ set up by MPs omits DPOs from panel of experts

By John Pring Disability News Service 26th April 2018 A consultation event set up by MPs to produce recommendations from […]

by JJ

on Apr 28

DWP’s ‘disrepute’ contract clause ‘is proof charities cannot be trusted’

By John Pring Disability News Service 26th April 2018 The decision of some disability charities to sign contracts that prevent […]

by JJ

on Apr 28

Letter calls on GP body to denounce DWP’s ‘fit for work coercion’

By John Pring Disability News Service 26th April 2018 The national membership body for GPs is facing calls for it […]

by JJ

on Apr 26

DPAC’s universal credit ‘crime scene’ protest is fresh call for action to disabled people

By John Pring Disability News Service 19th April 2018 Disabled activists are hoping their latest protest in the heart […]

by JJ

on Apr 19

YOU can prevent the DWP interfering in the patient/doctor’s relationship

Courtesy of DPAC our Sister Org The DWP has issued a new ESA65B, the form used to inform a […]

by JJ

on Apr 6

Evidence sought in case concerning DWP’s policies for communicating with people with disabilities

Evidence sought in case concerning DWP’s policies for communicating with people with disabilities The Public Law Project (PLP) is […]

by JJ

on Apr 4

Access to Work cap announcement ‘does not go far enough’

By John Pring Disability News Service 22nd March 2018 The government’s decision to loosen its restrictions on Access to Work […]

by JJ

on Mar 23

Anger over DWP refusal to repay claimants £150 million from botched reassessments

By John Pring Disability News Service 22nd March 2018 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is refusing to pay […]

by JJ

on Mar 23

Motability row sparks anger and demand to use huge reserves to support customers

By John Pring Disability News Service 15th February 2018 Disabled campaigners have reacted to the political row over the Motability […]

by JJ

on Feb 15

DWP quietly dumps plan to trial softer sanctions regime

By John Pring Disability News Service 15th Feburary 2018 Ministers have quietly dumped their promise to test a gentler […]

by JJ

on Feb 15

The PIP Files: Nearly one in three Capita assessments were flawed, reports reveal

By John Pring Disability News Service February 8th 2018 Nearly one in three of the disability benefit assessment reports […]

by JJ

on Feb 9

The PIP Files: Data shows multiple complaints made against scores of Atos assessors

By John Pring Disability News Service February 8th 2018 Scores of healthcare professionals may have been able to continue […]

by JJ

on Feb 8

The PIP Files: DWP documents show ‘absolutely shocking’ failure on further evidence

By John Pring Disability News Service February 8th 2018 Outsourcing companies have been failing to request vital evidence from GPs […]

by JJ

on Feb 8

Activists explain why they ‘clashed’ with minister after PIP debate

By John Pring Disability News Service February 1st 2018 Two disabled activists have explained why they “clashed” with the minister […]

by JJ

on Feb 1

DWP refuses to name charities set to earn millions from new disability jobs scheme

By John Pring Disability News Service 25th January 2018 The Department for Work and Pensions has refused to name […]

by JJ

on Jan 26

No Right to Free Speech? Have we become a Fascist State?

Whatever happened to free speech and freedom of opinion? It seems that this is something Tory MPs don’t […]

by JJ

on Jan 13

Backlash over ‘terrible insult’ of McVey’s DWP appointment

By John Pring Disability News Service 11th January 2018 Campaigners have reacted furiously to the decision to appoint […]

by JJ

on Jan 11

OBE for Access to Work boss is ‘further slap in the face’ for disabled people

By John Pring Disability News Service 4th Jan 2018 Disabled campaigners have criticised the decision to award an OBE […]

by JJ

on Jan 6

Fury over MPs’ refusal to quiz minister on ‘staggering’ WCA suicide figures

By John Pring Disability News Service December 21st 2017 “Furious” disabled campaigners have attacked MPs on a Commons committee […]

by JJ

on Dec 22

'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

Call For Evidence- Universal Credit Overpayments

Social care ‘citizens’ assembly’ set up by MPs omits DPOs from panel of experts

DWP’s ‘disrepute’ contract clause ‘is proof charities cannot be trusted’

Letter calls on GP body to denounce DWP’s ‘fit for work coercion’

DPAC’s universal credit ‘crime scene’ protest is fresh call for action to disabled people

YOU can prevent the DWP interfering in the patient/doctor’s relationship

Evidence sought in case concerning DWP’s policies for communicating with people with disabilities

Access to Work cap announcement ‘does not go far enough’

Anger over DWP refusal to repay claimants £150 million from botched reassessments

Motability row sparks anger and demand to use huge reserves to support customers

DWP quietly dumps plan to trial softer sanctions regime

The PIP Files: Nearly one in three Capita assessments were flawed, reports reveal

The PIP Files: Data shows multiple complaints made against scores of Atos assessors

The PIP Files: DWP documents show ‘absolutely shocking’ failure on further evidence

Activists explain why they ‘clashed’ with minister after PIP debate

DWP refuses to name charities set to earn millions from new disability jobs scheme

No Right to Free Speech? Have we become a Fascist State?

Backlash over ‘terrible insult’ of McVey’s DWP appointment

OBE for Access to Work boss is ‘further slap in the face’ for disabled people

Fury over MPs’ refusal to quiz minister on ‘staggering’ WCA suicide figures

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Call For Evidence- Universal Credit Overpayments

Social care ‘citizens’ assembly’ set up by MPs omits DPOs from panel of experts

DWP’s ‘disrepute’ contract clause ‘is proof charities cannot be trusted’

Letter calls on GP body to denounce DWP’s ‘fit for work coercion’

DPAC’s universal credit ‘crime scene’ protest is fresh call for action to disabled people

YOU can prevent the DWP interfering in the patient/doctor’s relationship

Evidence sought in case concerning DWP’s policies for communicating with people with disabilities

Access to Work cap announcement ‘does not go far enough’

Anger over DWP refusal to repay claimants £150 million from botched reassessments

Motability row sparks anger and demand to use huge reserves to support customers

DWP quietly dumps plan to trial softer sanctions regime

The PIP Files: Nearly one in three Capita assessments were flawed, reports reveal

The PIP Files: Data shows multiple complaints made against scores of Atos assessors

The PIP Files: DWP documents show ‘absolutely shocking’ failure on further evidence

Activists explain why they ‘clashed’ with minister after PIP debate

DWP refuses to name charities set to earn millions from new disability jobs scheme

No Right to Free Speech? Have we become a Fascist State?

Backlash over ‘terrible insult’ of McVey’s DWP appointment

OBE for Access to Work boss is ‘further slap in the face’ for disabled people

Fury over MPs’ refusal to quiz minister on ‘staggering’ WCA suicide figures

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