By John Pring Disability News Service 9th February 2017 Three national disabled people’s organisations have withdrawn a report they submitted to the United Nations, after admitting that it failed to speak out strongly enough on links between the government’s welfare … Continue reading →
Since the Channel 4 Paralympics trailer was unveiled last week, the reaction has been almost universally positive. And understandably so. As a film, it is pretty phenomenal. It’s witty, slick, doesn’t prettify disability, and the music is brilliant. Actually, positive … Continue reading →
Only about seven in 10 disabled people who were previously claiming disability living allowance (DLA) are being found eligible for the government’s new disability benefit, official figures have revealed. The Department for Work and Pensions … Continue reading →
12 noon onwards Kirkgate shopping centre, foot of Leith Walk, Edinburgh Organised by Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty and supported by Greater Leith Against the Cuts, North Edinburgh Fights Back and other groups…. STOP SLAVE LABOUR Many companies and … Continue reading →
5.30pm sharp till 7pm Mon 27th February Meet at Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place EH7 5HA to plan anti workfare demo in Edinburgh on Sat 3rd March.All interested very welcome. Called by Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty (ECAP) … Continue reading →
Saturday, 3 March 2012, 13:00 until 16:00: TESCO MARYHILL GLASGOW MEET MARYHILL TESCO 1PM In solidarity with Liverpool Uncut’s action against workfare on Saturday 3rd March, Boycott Workfare has called a national day of action against workfare. There will be a … Continue reading →
As part of the National Month of Festive Action Against Atos we are calling for a rolling mass telephone complaint to poverty pimps Atos in the run up to Christmas. Beginning on Monday 12th December and running up until Christmas benefit claimants, … Continue reading →
The minister for disabled people and London’s mayor faced repeated, angry heckling from activists when they addressed a conference held to discuss disability issues in the capital. Maria Miller and Boris Johnson were constantly interrupted in their speeches at the mayor’s annual Disability Capital event by disabled people and … Continue reading →
1pm, Wed 19th October 2011 outside the annual Welfare to Work Conference at the Business Design Centre, Upper Street, Islington, N1 0HQ This year’s Welfare to Work Conference will bring together politicians and private companies making millions from the welfare … Continue reading →
30 September · 11:00 – 13:00 Location Atos building, 44 York Place, Edinburgh Created by: Kirsty Rankin More info PLEASE COME AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT, THE MORE OF A PRESENCE WE HAVE THE BETTER. EVEN IF YOU CAN SHOW UP … Continue reading →
Disabled people, their families and friends will be taking to the streets in cities across the UK protesting against Government cuts to disability benefits and services. Protests are planned in cities including Edinburgh, Cardiff, Leeds, Nottingham, Brighton, Manchester, Newcastle and Bristol … Continue reading →
Libdem blogger George Potter (also a frequent contributor to Liberal Conspiracy) will mostly likely force a debate at the Liberal Democrat conference on Employment Support Allowance. The amendment calls for a “less stressful Assessment process” and for people with disabilities to … Continue reading →
As part of the National Day of Protest Against Atos and the Poverty Pimps. Friday, September 30 · 12:00pm – 6:00pm Business Design Centre52 Upper Street, Islington, N1 Come and meet Atosser! Poverty Pimps Atos Origin, the sharks responsible for the … Continue reading →
On September 13th the Welfare Reform Bill will go to The House Of Lords.In order to stop them passing this bill we are asking you all to write to the list of speakers with your objections. There is a draft … Continue reading →
By Sue Marsh – Diary of a Benefit Scrounger http://diaryofabenefitscrounger.blogspot.com/2011/09/template-letter-to-lords-over-welfare.html Monday 5th September 2011 So, with the welfare reform bill about to have it’s second reading in the Lords, I’ve written this template letter to send and DarkestAngel32 blog have … Continue reading →
Resistance installation Liz Crow invited you · Share · Public event Time 03 October at 10:00 – 14 November at 17:00 Location Gloucester For Roaring Girl Productions – Resistance More info Gloucester Cathedral cloisters, 12 College Green, Gloucester GL1 2LXMore info at www.roaring-girl.com/productions/resistance-on-tour Share: Post Link … Continue reading →
Target Atos Origin and the Poverty Pimps Take Action Against Atos Origin and the Poverty Pimps on the 30th September 2011. We aren’t going anywhere! Atos Origin have £300 million contract with the Con-dem Government to continue carrying out ‘work … Continue reading →
NO PASARÁN! THEY SHALL NOT PASS! Right to march against racist EDL We, the undersigned, welcome the banning of the racist English Defence League’s march through Tower Hamlets. However, we believe the headlines claiming the EDL have been … Continue reading →
Published by Adam Lotun on Jul 26, 2011 Target: Department of Works & Pensions Region: United Kingdom Web site: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1631738440 Background (Preamble): The UK Disabled Community needs to send a clear and unequivocal message in one unified voice to call on the Coalition Government to … Continue reading →
Brighton Disabled People Against the Cuts and Brighton Benefits Campaign organise a demonstration against benefit cuts and in particular cuts to disability benefits. They held an extremely successful demonstration, led by two people in wheelchairs. The march began with speeches at The Level. … Continue reading →
