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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 […]

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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 […]

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on Nov 10

‘My picture is proof that healthcare professionals lie in benefit assessments’

By John Pring Disability News Service August 17th 2017 A furious disability benefit claimant has produced what she says is […]

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

Recordings prove PIP report ignored near-fatal attacks, overdoses and blackouts

By John Pring Disability News Service August 10th 2017 A nurse failed to mention a disabled woman’s near-fatal asthma […]

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on Aug 10

#CripTheVoteUK Heartbroken Mum: ‘DWP has blood on their hands over my Jodey’ – H.M. Coroner holds DWP actions responsible for daughter’s death

#CripTheVoteUK 26/5/17: Assistant Coroner Jo Wharton ruled disabled Jodey took her own life as a direct result of heartless DWP […]

by JJ

on Jun 1

#GE2017 “I cannot believe that so many people across the UK are planning to vote for such a hard, uncaring Tory Government” ~ Dr Philippa Whitford MP (SNP) Consultant Breast Cancer Surgeon

"I cannot believe that so many people across the UK are planning to vote for such a hard, uncaring Tory Government - and that so many others will simply stand back and not vote at all" ~ Surgeon Dr Philippa Whitford MP (SNP)

by JJ

on May 29

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

Shock as Universal Credit rules treat sick as ‘fit for all work-related activity’ – against GPs explicit orders

By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday 25 May 2017 Activists ‘horrified’ by universal credit rules forcing sick claimants into […]

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on May 25

PIP suicide woman’s sister blames ‘barbaric’ system for her death

By John Pring Disability News Service 18th May 2017 The sister of a disabled woman who she believes was driven […]

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on May 18

In confronting Theresa May, Kathy has spoken up for all Britain’s disabled people

Play Current Time0:13 / Duration Time1:12 Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Fullscreen Mute Voter confronts Theresa May over disability benefit cuts […]

by JJ

on May 16

Potential Legal Challenge to £30 p.w. ESA Cut – defendants needed

From Monday (3rd April), new recipients of employment and support allowance deemed healthy enough to carry out ‘work related activities’ […]

by JJ

on Apr 2

‘Shabby’ Labour fails again on disability rights, after abstaining on PIP cuts vote

By John Pring Disability News Service 30th March 2017 The Labour party has been heavily criticised for again […]

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on Mar 30

PIP investigation: MPs’ evidence session confirms concerns, but dodges dishonesty claims

By John Pring Disability News Service 9th March 2017 Nearly nine in 10 Citizens Advice offices have reported […]

by JJ

on Mar 9

PIP cuts ‘will be debated and voted on’

By John Pring Disability News Service 9th March 2017 Calls for government cuts to disability benefits to be […]

by JJ

on Mar 9

Disabled peer says Mordaunt was ‘spinning like crazy’ over PIP cuts

By John Pring Disability News Service 9th March 2017 A disabled peer has accused the minister for disabled people […]

by JJ

on Mar 9

PIP investigation: Claimant seeks judicial review over assessment flaws

By John Pring Disability News Service 2nd March 2017 A disabled woman is seeking a judicial review by […]

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on Mar 2

Spartacus exposes work and health green paper ‘smokescreen’

By John Pring Disability News Service 16th Frebruary 2017 Campaigners have published a withering 237-page attack on the government’s work, […]

by JJ

on Feb 16

MPs hear of activists’ anger and frustration over ministers’ response to UN report

By John Pring Disability News Service 26th January 2017 Disabled activists have told MPs and peers […]

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on Jan 26

It’s official: Ministers have abandoned their disability employment gap target

By John Pring Disability News Service November 25th 2016 A Labour MP has proved that the government has abandoned a […]

by JJ

on Nov 27

'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

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

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

‘My picture is proof that healthcare professionals lie in benefit assessments’

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

Recordings prove PIP report ignored near-fatal attacks, overdoses and blackouts

#CripTheVoteUK Heartbroken Mum: ‘DWP has blood on their hands over my Jodey’ – H.M. Coroner holds DWP actions responsible for daughter’s death

#GE2017 “I cannot believe that so many people across the UK are planning to vote for such a hard, uncaring Tory Government” ~ Dr Philippa Whitford MP (SNP) Consultant Breast Cancer Surgeon

Nobody is Unfit for Work

Shock as Universal Credit rules treat sick as ‘fit for all work-related activity’ – against GPs explicit orders

PIP suicide woman’s sister blames ‘barbaric’ system for her death

In confronting Theresa May, Kathy has spoken up for all Britain’s disabled people

Potential Legal Challenge to £30 p.w. ESA Cut – defendants needed

‘Shabby’ Labour fails again on disability rights, after abstaining on PIP cuts vote

PIP investigation: MPs’ evidence session confirms concerns, but dodges dishonesty claims

PIP cuts ‘will be debated and voted on’

Disabled peer says Mordaunt was ‘spinning like crazy’ over PIP cuts

PIP investigation: Claimant seeks judicial review over assessment flaws

Spartacus exposes work and health green paper ‘smokescreen’

MPs hear of activists’ anger and frustration over ministers’ response to UN report

It’s official: Ministers have abandoned their disability employment gap target

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

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

‘My picture is proof that healthcare professionals lie in benefit assessments’

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

Recordings prove PIP report ignored near-fatal attacks, overdoses and blackouts

#CripTheVoteUK Heartbroken Mum: ‘DWP has blood on their hands over my Jodey’ – H.M. Coroner holds DWP actions responsible for daughter’s death

#GE2017 “I cannot believe that so many people across the UK are planning to vote for such a hard, uncaring Tory Government” ~ Dr Philippa Whitford MP (SNP) Consultant Breast Cancer Surgeon

Nobody is Unfit for Work

Shock as Universal Credit rules treat sick as ‘fit for all work-related activity’ – against GPs explicit orders

PIP suicide woman’s sister blames ‘barbaric’ system for her death

In confronting Theresa May, Kathy has spoken up for all Britain’s disabled people

Potential Legal Challenge to £30 p.w. ESA Cut – defendants needed

‘Shabby’ Labour fails again on disability rights, after abstaining on PIP cuts vote

PIP investigation: MPs’ evidence session confirms concerns, but dodges dishonesty claims

PIP cuts ‘will be debated and voted on’

Disabled peer says Mordaunt was ‘spinning like crazy’ over PIP cuts

PIP investigation: Claimant seeks judicial review over assessment flaws

Spartacus exposes work and health green paper ‘smokescreen’

MPs hear of activists’ anger and frustration over ministers’ response to UN report

It’s official: Ministers have abandoned their disability employment gap target

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