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UK faces UN examination: DPOs ‘delighted’ with exposure of government’s failings

By John Pring Disability News Service August 24th 2017 Disabled people’s organisations who travelled to Geneva this week to […]

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on Aug 24

UK faces UN examination: Government cuts caused ‘human catastrophe’

By John Pring Disability News Service August 24th 2017 An international committee of disabled human rights experts […]

by JJ

on Aug 24

Tackle education, career stereotypes and flexible working to close pay gap, says EHRC

By John Pring Disability News Service August 17th 2017 The equality watchdog has called for action to improve the education […]

by JJ

on Aug 17

Ministers ‘failed to consider impact of rules that would cut university access’

By John Pring Disability News Service August 10th 2017 Ministers have effectively admitted introducing a policy that will prevent many […]

by JJ

on Aug 10

Labour MP to push for action on widespread claims of PIP assessment lies

By John Pring Disability News Service August 10th 2017 A Labour MP is to push for a Commons debate on […]

by JJ

on Aug 10

Universal credit rules ‘could bar many disabled students from university’

By John Pring Disability News Service 3rd August 2017 Many disabled students could effectively be barred from higher […]

by JJ

on Aug 4

Scope’s ‘radical’ plans ‘will see it compete with DPOs’

By John Pring Disability News Service July 27th 2017 An announcement by disability charity Scope that it will sell […]

by JJ

on Jul 28

PA employers are facing probes into ‘sleep-in’ minimum wage back-pay

By John Pring Disability News Service July 27th 2017 Disabled people who employ personal assistants (PAs) are being […]

by JJ

on Jul 28

Senior civil servant admits draft industrial strategy failed on disability

By John Pring Disability News Service 21st July 2017 A senior civil servant has admitted to MPs and peers that […]

by JJ

on Jul 22

DRUK’s new boss pledges better links with other DPOs and grassroots groups

By John Pring Disability News Service July 2017 The new boss of Disability Rights UK (DR UK) has pledged to […]

by JJ

on Jul 22

Government’s UN response ‘exposes failings on disability convention’

By John Pring Disability News Service July 13th 2017 The government has ignored key evidence that demonstrates widespread breaches of […]

by JJ

on Jul 14

Foodbank study suggests disability benefits should rise

By John Pring Disability News Service 6th July 2017 The authors of a major new study have called on […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

PIP reassessments cause more than half DLA claimants to lose Motability rights

By John Pring Disability News Service 6th July 2017 More than half of those disabled people previously eligible […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

Disabled people ‘have too little awareness of rights’ in lead-up to Brexit

By John Pring Disability News Service June 29th 2017 A new report has called for greater awareness of the […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

General Election 2017: Tory mental health plans greeted with accusations of ‘hypocrisy’

By John Pring Disability News Service May 11th 2017 Two user-led groups have accused the Conservative party of […]

by JJ

on May 12

Election forces MPs to abandon PIP inquiry, but evidence backs up dishonesty claims

By John Pring Disability News Service 4th May 2017 Statements submitted to MPs have provided further evidence of widespread […]

by JJ

on May 4

Boycott call after DWP wrongly claims DPOs helped devise punitive work scheme

By John Pring Disability News Service 4th May 2017 Disabled activists have called on disability charities to boycott any […]

by JJ

on May 4

Concern as minister appoints Tory peer as equality watchdog’s disability lead

By John Pring Disability News Service April 27th 2017 The government’s decision to appoint a second consecutive Tory […]

by JJ

on Apr 28

DPOs join forces to brief UN on how UK has breached disability convention

By John Pring Disability News Service March 16th 2017 Disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) have come together to tell […]

by JJ

on Mar 17

#BMJ #BritishMedicalJournal ‘#FirstDoNoHarm’: are #WCA #disabilityassessments associated with adverse trends in #MentalHealth? ~ assessments have had serious adverse consequences for mental health in England, which could outweigh any benefits that arise from moving people off disability benefits – A longitudinal ecological study – B Barr1, D Taylor-Robinson1, D Stuckler2, R Loopstra2, A Reeves2, M Whitehead1 Author affiliations

Abstract Background In England between 2010 and 2013, just over one million recipients of the main out-of-work disability benefit had […]

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on Mar 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

UK faces UN examination: DPOs ‘delighted’ with exposure of government’s failings

UK faces UN examination: Government cuts caused ‘human catastrophe’

Tackle education, career stereotypes and flexible working to close pay gap, says EHRC

Ministers ‘failed to consider impact of rules that would cut university access’

Labour MP to push for action on widespread claims of PIP assessment lies

Universal credit rules ‘could bar many disabled students from university’

Scope’s ‘radical’ plans ‘will see it compete with DPOs’

PA employers are facing probes into ‘sleep-in’ minimum wage back-pay

Senior civil servant admits draft industrial strategy failed on disability

DRUK’s new boss pledges better links with other DPOs and grassroots groups

Government’s UN response ‘exposes failings on disability convention’

Foodbank study suggests disability benefits should rise

PIP reassessments cause more than half DLA claimants to lose Motability rights

Disabled people ‘have too little awareness of rights’ in lead-up to Brexit

General Election 2017: Tory mental health plans greeted with accusations of ‘hypocrisy’

Election forces MPs to abandon PIP inquiry, but evidence backs up dishonesty claims

Boycott call after DWP wrongly claims DPOs helped devise punitive work scheme

Concern as minister appoints Tory peer as equality watchdog’s disability lead

DPOs join forces to brief UN on how UK has breached disability convention

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UK faces UN examination: DPOs ‘delighted’ with exposure of government’s failings

UK faces UN examination: Government cuts caused ‘human catastrophe’

Tackle education, career stereotypes and flexible working to close pay gap, says EHRC

Ministers ‘failed to consider impact of rules that would cut university access’

Labour MP to push for action on widespread claims of PIP assessment lies

Universal credit rules ‘could bar many disabled students from university’

Scope’s ‘radical’ plans ‘will see it compete with DPOs’

PA employers are facing probes into ‘sleep-in’ minimum wage back-pay

Senior civil servant admits draft industrial strategy failed on disability

DRUK’s new boss pledges better links with other DPOs and grassroots groups

Government’s UN response ‘exposes failings on disability convention’

Foodbank study suggests disability benefits should rise

PIP reassessments cause more than half DLA claimants to lose Motability rights

Disabled people ‘have too little awareness of rights’ in lead-up to Brexit

General Election 2017: Tory mental health plans greeted with accusations of ‘hypocrisy’

Election forces MPs to abandon PIP inquiry, but evidence backs up dishonesty claims

Boycott call after DWP wrongly claims DPOs helped devise punitive work scheme

Concern as minister appoints Tory peer as equality watchdog’s disability lead

DPOs join forces to brief UN on how UK has breached disability convention

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