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No chance of halving employment gap without tackling independent living, says DPO

By John Pring Disability News Service 2nd March 2017 The UK government will not be able to achieve its […]

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on Mar 2

Billions of pounds of PIP cuts ‘will put lives at risk’

By John Pring Disability News Service 2nd March 2017 The announcement of billions of pounds of cuts […]

by JJ

on Mar 2

Watchdog refuses to withdraw report to UN that omits benefit deaths evidence

By John Pring Disability News service 23rd February 2017 The equality and human rights watchdog has refused to withdraw its […]

by JJ

on Feb 23

National DPOs forced to withdraw report sent to UN over benefit deaths evidence

By John Pring Disability News Service 9th February 2017 Three national disabled people’s organisations have withdrawn a report they submitted […]

by JJ

on Feb 10

UN report failure on benefit deaths by national DPOs ‘is extreme insult to activists’

By John Pring Disability News Service 2nd February 2017 A crucial report submitted to the United Nations by […]

by JJ

on Feb 2

Sayce announces retirement, as ‘she is shortlisted’ for EHRC appointment

By John Pring Disability News Service 19/01/2017 The chief executive of the UK’s most prominent national disabled people’s […]

by JJ

on Jan 19

Government denies missing stats would expose failure of disability strategy

By John Pring Disability News Service 19/01/2017 The government has failed to provide annual figures that could have exposed […]

by JJ

on Jan 19

Chancellor’s social care and WRAG omissions ‘show contempt for disabled people’

By John Pring Disability News service November 25th 2016 The chancellor has shocked disabled activists by ignoring the […]

by JJ

on Nov 27

Activists welcome disability commissioner’s decision to leave EHRC

by John Pring Disability News Service 3rd November 2016 Disabled activists have welcomed the decision of the equality watchdog’s disability […]

by JJ

on Nov 3

Tory conference: PIP claimants will not be spared retests, DWP admits

By John Pring Disability News Service October 6th 2016 The government has confirmed that sick and disabled people who will […]

by JJ

on Oct 6

ESA figures show ‘very disturbing’ drop in number placed in support group

15th September 2016 John Pring http://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ “Very disturbing” new government figures show a steep fall in the proportion of […]

by JJ

on Sep 15

Charity calls for WRAG exemption from benefits cap

11th August 2016 A leading user-led charity has called for more disabled people to be exempt from the cap […]

by JJ

on Aug 11

Downgrading social care minister ‘is serious backward step’

The Department of Health has been heavily criticised for downgrading the seniority of the minister in charge of adult social […]

by JJ

on Jul 29

Rebooted Disability Confident ‘is shockingly bad’

Disabled campaigners have given mixed reviews to a new version of the government’s Disability Confident employment scheme, with one saying […]

by JJ

on Jul 29

Maximus company ‘lied’ about user-involvement in inspection contracts

A company controlled by the disgraced US outsourcing giant Maximus apparently lied when it promised that user-led organisations would help […]

by JJ

on Jul 29

EHRC earns cautious approval for response to Equality Act report

The equality watchdog has earned cautious approval for its response to recommendations made by a House of Lords committee that […]

by JJ

on Jul 21

Delayed UN examination of UK government ‘will take place next year’

Disabled people’s organisations and grassroots groups are set to call on disabled people across England to provide the evidence they […]

by JJ

on Jul 21

Disability employment gap: Experts demolish government excuses for WRAG cut

A trio of experts have destroyed government claims that cutting out-of-work benefits for disabled people will help […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

‘Single theme’ decision of government’s Action Alliance ‘feels like a cop-out’

A disabled-led network set up by the minister for disabled people in 2012 to offer the government advice on the […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

Peer support ‘could provide impetus for government’s jobs pledge’

Providing support from their peers is an effective way of boosting disabled people’s job prospects, and should be used […]

by JJ

on May 26

'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

No chance of halving employment gap without tackling independent living, says DPO

Billions of pounds of PIP cuts ‘will put lives at risk’

Watchdog refuses to withdraw report to UN that omits benefit deaths evidence

National DPOs forced to withdraw report sent to UN over benefit deaths evidence

UN report failure on benefit deaths by national DPOs ‘is extreme insult to activists’

Sayce announces retirement, as ‘she is shortlisted’ for EHRC appointment

Government denies missing stats would expose failure of disability strategy

Chancellor’s social care and WRAG omissions ‘show contempt for disabled people’

Activists welcome disability commissioner’s decision to leave EHRC

Tory conference: PIP claimants will not be spared retests, DWP admits

ESA figures show ‘very disturbing’ drop in number placed in support group

Charity calls for WRAG exemption from benefits cap

Downgrading social care minister ‘is serious backward step’

Rebooted Disability Confident ‘is shockingly bad’

Maximus company ‘lied’ about user-involvement in inspection contracts

EHRC earns cautious approval for response to Equality Act report

Delayed UN examination of UK government ‘will take place next year’

Disability employment gap: Experts demolish government excuses for WRAG cut

‘Single theme’ decision of government’s Action Alliance ‘feels like a cop-out’

Peer support ‘could provide impetus for government’s jobs pledge’

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No chance of halving employment gap without tackling independent living, says DPO

Billions of pounds of PIP cuts ‘will put lives at risk’

Watchdog refuses to withdraw report to UN that omits benefit deaths evidence

National DPOs forced to withdraw report sent to UN over benefit deaths evidence

UN report failure on benefit deaths by national DPOs ‘is extreme insult to activists’

Sayce announces retirement, as ‘she is shortlisted’ for EHRC appointment

Government denies missing stats would expose failure of disability strategy

Chancellor’s social care and WRAG omissions ‘show contempt for disabled people’

Activists welcome disability commissioner’s decision to leave EHRC

Tory conference: PIP claimants will not be spared retests, DWP admits

ESA figures show ‘very disturbing’ drop in number placed in support group

Charity calls for WRAG exemption from benefits cap

Downgrading social care minister ‘is serious backward step’

Rebooted Disability Confident ‘is shockingly bad’

Maximus company ‘lied’ about user-involvement in inspection contracts

EHRC earns cautious approval for response to Equality Act report

Delayed UN examination of UK government ‘will take place next year’

Disability employment gap: Experts demolish government excuses for WRAG cut

‘Single theme’ decision of government’s Action Alliance ‘feels like a cop-out’

Peer support ‘could provide impetus for government’s jobs pledge’

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