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Social care ‘citizens’ assembly’ set up by MPs omits DPOs from panel of experts

By John Pring Disability News Service 26th April 2018 A consultation event set up by MPs to produce recommendations from […]

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on Apr 28

New minister for disabled people criticised by her local DPO over voting record

By John Pring Disability News Service 16th November 2017 The new minister for disabled people is facing criticism over her […]

by JJ

on Nov 17

Research linking care cuts to 120,000 deaths ‘is fresh evidence austerity kills’

By John Pring Disability News Service 16th November 2017 “Indisputable” new research has linked government cuts in adult social care […]

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on Nov 17

DPOs call on transport secretary to restore Access for All funding

By John Pring Disability News Service 12th October 2017 Disabled campaigners and their allies have called on the transport secretary […]

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on Oct 13

Project aims for inclusion and a collective voice for ‘spoonies’

By John Pring Disability News Service July 13th 2017 Disabled activists behind a pioneering new project are aiming to build […]

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on Jul 14

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

Anger, resignation… and optimism in wake of general election result

By John Pring Disability News Service 14th June 2017 Disabled activists have reacted with a mixture of anger, resignation and […]

by JJ

on Jun 15

#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 […]

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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

Vote Labour England to uphold the rights of disabled people

Re- Blogged By Gail Ward Black Triangle 20th May 2017 Black Triangle Campaign is a Scottish – based […]

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on May 20

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 […]

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on Mar 2

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

DPOs criticise DWP for excluding them from green paper launch

by John Pring Disability News Service 3rd November 2016 Grassroots disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) have criticised the government’s decision to […]

by JJ

on Nov 3

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

‘Grave concern’ over coroner’s refusal to hold inquest into Maximus WRAG death

By John Pring Disability News Service Oct 28th 2016 A coroner has refused to hold an inquest into the […]

by JJ

on Oct 28

Disabled researcher’s book exposes ‘corporate demolition of welfare state’

15th September 2016 John Pring http://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ A string of activists, academics, politicians and journalists have welcomed the publication of a new […]

by JJ

on Sep 15

Experts call for focus on Access to Work, adjustments, attitudes… and funding

18th August 2016 Disabled experts have suggested a raft of ways in which the government could help to fulfil its […]

by JJ

on Aug 19

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 […]

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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

ROFA’s conference hears call to build a stronger alliance

A campaigning alliance has called for disabled people and their organisations to join its fight to use the UN disability […]

by JJ

on Jul 21

'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

Social care ‘citizens’ assembly’ set up by MPs omits DPOs from panel of experts

New minister for disabled people criticised by her local DPO over voting record

Research linking care cuts to 120,000 deaths ‘is fresh evidence austerity kills’

DPOs call on transport secretary to restore Access for All funding

Project aims for inclusion and a collective voice for ‘spoonies’

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

Anger, resignation… and optimism in wake of general election result

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

#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

Vote Labour England to uphold the rights of disabled people

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

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

DPOs criticise DWP for excluding them from green paper launch

Activists welcome disability commissioner’s decision to leave EHRC

‘Grave concern’ over coroner’s refusal to hold inquest into Maximus WRAG death

Disabled researcher’s book exposes ‘corporate demolition of welfare state’

Experts call for focus on Access to Work, adjustments, attitudes… and funding

Downgrading social care minister ‘is serious backward step’

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

ROFA’s conference hears call to build a stronger alliance

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Social care ‘citizens’ assembly’ set up by MPs omits DPOs from panel of experts

New minister for disabled people criticised by her local DPO over voting record

Research linking care cuts to 120,000 deaths ‘is fresh evidence austerity kills’

DPOs call on transport secretary to restore Access for All funding

Project aims for inclusion and a collective voice for ‘spoonies’

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

Anger, resignation… and optimism in wake of general election result

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

#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

Vote Labour England to uphold the rights of disabled people

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

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

DPOs criticise DWP for excluding them from green paper launch

Activists welcome disability commissioner’s decision to leave EHRC

‘Grave concern’ over coroner’s refusal to hold inquest into Maximus WRAG death

Disabled researcher’s book exposes ‘corporate demolition of welfare state’

Experts call for focus on Access to Work, adjustments, attitudes… and funding

Downgrading social care minister ‘is serious backward step’

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

ROFA’s conference hears call to build a stronger alliance

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