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Spring statement: “As always the harshest cuts are falling on disabled people”

Responding to the Spring Statement, John McDonnell, Labour’s Shadow Chancellor said: Let me thank the Chancellor for providing me […]

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on Mar 14

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

Basic Income In The Neoliberal Age

Reblogged Deepest thanks to Socialist Project for working with us in OCAP to put out this pamphlet. It […]

by JJ

on Jan 14

DPAC shortlisted for human rights award after parliament direct action

By John Pring Disability News Service 12th October 2017 Disabled activists who carried out a direct action protest in the […]

by JJ

on Oct 13

McDonnell calls for disabled-led solution to care crisis, as DPAC occupies parliament

By John Pring Disability News Service July 2017 Labour’s shadow chancellor has called for disabled people themselves to be given […]

by JJ

on Jul 22

Shock after inquest ignores ‘fitness for work’ and jobcentre concerns

By John Pring Disability News Service 22nd June 2017 A coroner has declined to explain why he failed to take […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: Labour ‘will take a human rights-based approach’ to protecting disabled people

Election 2017: Labour ‘will take a rights-based approach’ to protecting disabled people Labour has promised that it will take a […]

by JJ

on Jun 1

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: Tory disability minister endorses forced institutionalisation of disabled people

Election 2017: Tory disability minister endorses forced institutionalisation By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday 1st June 2017 […]

by JJ

on Jun 1

Nobody is Unfit for Work

What you will read may be very distressing for you, but we are looking at the worst-case scenario and […]

by JJ

on May 26

McDonnell pledges Labour will force government to debate UN ‘rights violations’ report

By John Pring Disability News Service Novemeber 17th 2016 Labour’s shadow chancellor has promised that the government will be dragged […]

by JJ

on Nov 17

Labour conference: Party ‘must do more on rights and inclusion’

By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday September 29th 2016 of its content was ignored by the conference. Among […]

by JJ

on Sep 29

McDonnell promises DPAC ‘a seat at the heart of government’

15 September 2016 John Pring http://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ Disabled activists have been promised a seat “at the heart of government” if Jeremy […]

by JJ

on Sep 15

Green’s new co-leader credits Independent Living Fund campaign

September 8th 2016 John Pring Disability News Service The new co-leader of the Green party has told Disability News Service […]

by JJ

on Sep 8

Council wants to watch abuse survivor shower and toilet to check post-ILF needs

September 8th 2016 John Pring Disability News Service A disabled woman has told how her local council is threatening to […]

by JJ

on Sep 8

ILF closure cuts report produces instant results from Labour and Greens

September 8th 2016 John Pring Disability News Service Senior figures in the Labour and Green parties have pledged to […]

by JJ

on Sep 8

DPAC’s 1,000-name letter backs Corbyn, disabled people’s champion

August 25th 2016 More than 1,000 Deaf and disabled people and their allies have backed Jeremy Corbyn’s bid to […]

by JJ

on Aug 25

DPAC joins ILF court case trio in call for Labour to back Corbyn

Three disabled activists who took the government to court in an unsuccessful bid to stop the closure of the Independent […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

Shadow chancellor backs calls to prosecute Iain Duncan Smith over WCA deaths

By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday 26th May 2016 Labour’s shadow chancellor has called for Iain Duncan Smith to […]

by JJ

on May 26

Benefit Deaths: North East England Man Puts in Complaint to Northumbria Police

While the appropriate offence would be Misconduct in Public Office we would like share with you the following complaint to Northumbria […]

by JJ

on May 24

Shadow Chancellor Joins Black Triangle’s Call for IDS and Grayling to Face Criminal Charges

Friday 20th May 2016 Addressing the TUC Disabled Worker’s Conference at Transport House in London today Shadow Chancellor of the […]

by JJ

on May 20

'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

Spring statement: “As always the harshest cuts are falling on disabled people”

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

Basic Income In The Neoliberal Age

DPAC shortlisted for human rights award after parliament direct action

McDonnell calls for disabled-led solution to care crisis, as DPAC occupies parliament

Shock after inquest ignores ‘fitness for work’ and jobcentre concerns

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: Labour ‘will take a human rights-based approach’ to protecting disabled people

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: Tory disability minister endorses forced institutionalisation of disabled people

Nobody is Unfit for Work

McDonnell pledges Labour will force government to debate UN ‘rights violations’ report

Labour conference: Party ‘must do more on rights and inclusion’

McDonnell promises DPAC ‘a seat at the heart of government’

Green’s new co-leader credits Independent Living Fund campaign

Council wants to watch abuse survivor shower and toilet to check post-ILF needs

ILF closure cuts report produces instant results from Labour and Greens

DPAC’s 1,000-name letter backs Corbyn, disabled people’s champion

DPAC joins ILF court case trio in call for Labour to back Corbyn

Shadow chancellor backs calls to prosecute Iain Duncan Smith over WCA deaths

Benefit Deaths: North East England Man Puts in Complaint to Northumbria Police

Shadow Chancellor Joins Black Triangle’s Call for IDS and Grayling to Face Criminal Charges

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Spring statement: “As always the harshest cuts are falling on disabled people”

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

Basic Income In The Neoliberal Age

DPAC shortlisted for human rights award after parliament direct action

McDonnell calls for disabled-led solution to care crisis, as DPAC occupies parliament

Shock after inquest ignores ‘fitness for work’ and jobcentre concerns

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: Labour ‘will take a human rights-based approach’ to protecting disabled people

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: Tory disability minister endorses forced institutionalisation of disabled people

Nobody is Unfit for Work

McDonnell pledges Labour will force government to debate UN ‘rights violations’ report

Labour conference: Party ‘must do more on rights and inclusion’

McDonnell promises DPAC ‘a seat at the heart of government’

Green’s new co-leader credits Independent Living Fund campaign

Council wants to watch abuse survivor shower and toilet to check post-ILF needs

ILF closure cuts report produces instant results from Labour and Greens

DPAC’s 1,000-name letter backs Corbyn, disabled people’s champion

DPAC joins ILF court case trio in call for Labour to back Corbyn

Shadow chancellor backs calls to prosecute Iain Duncan Smith over WCA deaths

Benefit Deaths: North East England Man Puts in Complaint to Northumbria Police

Shadow Chancellor Joins Black Triangle’s Call for IDS and Grayling to Face Criminal Charges

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