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Campaign’s legal threat forces government pledge on election access fund decision

By John Pring Disability News Service 3rd May 2018 The government is finally set to publish a long-awaited review of […]

by JJ

on May 3

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

Network neglect leaves government ‘closer to coercion than co-production’

By John Pring Disability News Service 12th April 2018 The government’s reputation on disability equality has suffered a further damaging […]

by JJ

on Apr 12

Eight years on, government announces plans to bring in access laws for tenants

By John Pring Disability News Service 22nd March 2018 The government has finally agreed to bring into force long-awaited […]

by JJ

on Mar 23

Government rejects nearly all recommendations from MPs’ access inquiry

By John Pring Disability News Service 22nd March 2018 The government has accepted just three of 23 recommendations made […]

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

Benefit assessment report welcomed, but concern over ‘preventable harm’ failings

By John Pring Disability News Service 15th February 2018 Disabled campaigners have welcomed a report by MPs on disability benefit […]

by JJ

on Feb 15

‘Muddle’ and ‘confusion’ over DWP’s 1.6 million PIP reviews

By John Pring Disability News Service February 8th 2018 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is causing “muddle” and […]

by JJ

on Feb 9

DWP promises no-one will lose out in huge review of 1.6 million PIP cases

John Pring Disability News Service February 1st 2018 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has promised that no […]

by JJ

on Feb 1

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

Ofgem’s ‘very limited’ fuel price cap ‘will lead to deaths, ill-health and misery’

By John Pring Disability News Service 23rd November 2017 The energy regulator’s “discriminatory” plans to impose only a “very limited” […]

by JJ

on Nov 24

Watchdog’s report shows impact of years of ‘hostile’ cuts on disabled people

By John Pring Disability News Service 23rd November 2017 Families which include both a disabled adult and a disabled child […]

by JJ

on Nov 24

Chancellor ignores social care, weeks after UN’s independent living warning

By John Pring Disability News Service 23rd November 2017 Disabled campaigners have criticised the chancellor’s failure to provide any […]

by JJ

on Nov 24

Disabled woman takes DWP minister to court over PIP mental health changes

By John Pring Disability News Service 16th November 2017 A disabled woman is taking work and pensions secretary David Gauke […]

by JJ

on Nov 17

Concern over government’s four-year delay on PIP ‘safety’

By John Pring Disability News Service 9th November 2017 Campaigners have asked why it took the government four years […]

by JJ

on Nov 10

‘Caution’ urged over government’s supported housing U-turn

By John Pring Disability News Service 2nd November 2017 Long-term supported housing will continue to be funded through the social […]

by JJ

on Nov 2

Sir Bert Massie: Tributes to ‘a life committed to disabled people’s liberation’

By John Pring Disability News Service October 19th 2017 Tributes have been paid to Sir Bert Massie, the chair of […]

by JJ

on Oct 20

Concerns over criteria for ‘fitness for work’ reassessment exemptions

By John Pring Disability News Service 12th October 2017 Disabled campaigners have criticised new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) […]

by JJ

on Oct 13

Labour conference: Vote means party must rethink approach to social security cuts

By John Pring Disability News Service September 2017 A shadow cabinet member has supported calls by party members for Labour […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

DPOs consider boycott of government engagement over ‘misrepresentation’ at UN

By John Pring Disability News Service September 7th 2017 Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) are to consider boycotting any engagement with […]

by JJ

on Sep 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

Campaign’s legal threat forces government pledge on election access fund decision

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

Network neglect leaves government ‘closer to coercion than co-production’

Eight years on, government announces plans to bring in access laws for tenants

Government rejects nearly all recommendations from MPs’ access inquiry

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

Benefit assessment report welcomed, but concern over ‘preventable harm’ failings

‘Muddle’ and ‘confusion’ over DWP’s 1.6 million PIP reviews

DWP promises no-one will lose out in huge review of 1.6 million PIP cases

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

Ofgem’s ‘very limited’ fuel price cap ‘will lead to deaths, ill-health and misery’

Watchdog’s report shows impact of years of ‘hostile’ cuts on disabled people

Chancellor ignores social care, weeks after UN’s independent living warning

Disabled woman takes DWP minister to court over PIP mental health changes

Concern over government’s four-year delay on PIP ‘safety’

‘Caution’ urged over government’s supported housing U-turn

Sir Bert Massie: Tributes to ‘a life committed to disabled people’s liberation’

Concerns over criteria for ‘fitness for work’ reassessment exemptions

Labour conference: Vote means party must rethink approach to social security cuts

DPOs consider boycott of government engagement over ‘misrepresentation’ at UN

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Campaign’s legal threat forces government pledge on election access fund decision

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

Network neglect leaves government ‘closer to coercion than co-production’

Eight years on, government announces plans to bring in access laws for tenants

Government rejects nearly all recommendations from MPs’ access inquiry

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

Benefit assessment report welcomed, but concern over ‘preventable harm’ failings

‘Muddle’ and ‘confusion’ over DWP’s 1.6 million PIP reviews

DWP promises no-one will lose out in huge review of 1.6 million PIP cases

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

Ofgem’s ‘very limited’ fuel price cap ‘will lead to deaths, ill-health and misery’

Watchdog’s report shows impact of years of ‘hostile’ cuts on disabled people

Chancellor ignores social care, weeks after UN’s independent living warning

Disabled woman takes DWP minister to court over PIP mental health changes

Concern over government’s four-year delay on PIP ‘safety’

‘Caution’ urged over government’s supported housing U-turn

Sir Bert Massie: Tributes to ‘a life committed to disabled people’s liberation’

Concerns over criteria for ‘fitness for work’ reassessment exemptions

Labour conference: Vote means party must rethink approach to social security cuts

DPOs consider boycott of government engagement over ‘misrepresentation’ at UN

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