Unum Archives - Black Triangle Campaign

Response to ‘Shaping Future Support’ by Mo Stewart

“The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are immune to the amount of human suffering created since the adoption […]

by JJ

on Sep 1

Debbie Jolly: a ‘force for good’ and a passionate social model advocate

By John Pring Disability News Service November 17th 2016 Activists have paid tribute to Debbie Jolly, a central figure […]

by JJ

on Nov 17

Dr Sarah Glynn: Why we must resist the ‘work cure’

By Dr Sarah Glynn SUWN 1stNov 2016 Ahead of the IdeaSpace event in Glasgow this week, Dr Sarah Glynn of […]

by JJ

on Nov 1

Two Apparent Irregularities Involving UNUM, ATOS, And DWP

September 17th By George Berger for DPAC http://dpac.uk.net/2016/09/two-apparent-irregularities-involving-unum-atos-and-dwp/ Debbie Jolly, Jonathan Rutherford, and Mo Stewart have discussed the influence […]

by JJ

on Sep 17

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

DISREGARDING DIAGNOSIS KILLS

11th September 2016 a feature article by – Mo Stewart As a concept, it’s extraordinary. As a political policy, it’s a killer. […]

by JJ

on Sep 11

Crisis and resistance in mental health services in England

September 5th 2016 Published in the Critical and Radical Social Work international journal, this 2015 academic paper is just in […]

by JJ

on Sep 5

COMING SOON ~ ‘CASH NOT CARE’… Mo Stewart

August 28th 2016 By Mo Stewart “Stewart names names. She shows where and how the policies originated. She destroys […]

by JJ

on Aug 28

A SENSE OF BETRAYAL-Mo Stewart

No civilian has any comprehension of life in British military forces, or the impact of the removal of that […]

by JJ

on May 23

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits Thank to Maggie Zolobajluk @22magoo for her support in this extremely […]

by JJ

on May 13

Secret DWP proposal to scrap ESA ‘substantial risk’ rules ‘would breach right to life’

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has proposed scrapping two benefit regulations that offer vital protection to disabled people […]

by JJ

on Apr 27

Preventable Harm Is Government Policy

Government claims that welfare reforms are necessary, disregards the inevitable deaths they created, writes researcher Mo Stewart By: Mo Stewart […]

by JJ

on Apr 14

Mo Stewart: ‘The influence of the private insurance industry on the UK welfare reforms.’

Report by Mo Stewart: The takeover by the U.S. private medical insurance industry of the UK welfare state

by JJ

on Apr 6

To the “Squeezed Middle” – Labour & Tory Welfare “Reforms” affect YOU: Unum’s ‘Back-Up Plan” will not save you!

“In this special….. Insider Exclusive presents… “Disability Insurance Expose – UNUM Insurance & Dr Anthony Sterling’s Story” And how Frank […]

by JJ

on Feb 21

For a government committed to getting people working, abolishing the disability living allowance presents a PR challenge

by Holmey

on Jan 3

Campaigners attack drive to block benefits appeals as decisions get overturned

A FIRM employed by the Government to weed outbenefit cheats are losing more than two thirds ofthe appeals against their […]

by Holmey

on Jan 1

Disability Studies and the Disability Perspective

Disability Studies and the Disability Perspective David PfeifferCenter on Disability StudiesUniversity of Hawaii Abstract At a meeting of […]

by JJ

on Dec 30

Unum Surveillance – Foiled!

Coming to the UK soon, courtesy of UNUM! One of our clients called today to report a Unum surveillance which […]

by Holmey

on Dec 15

Unum Whistle Blowers Weigh In – Medical Discrimination and Personal Activity Projects

I hope our readers are staying on top of some of the comments to posts added recently. Unum employees and ex-employees are contacting us […]

by Holmey

on Dec 14

It's not just Rupert Murdoch and his crooks. All the corporate barons who corrupted our political system must be unmasked

by Holmey

on Dec 13

'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

Response to ‘Shaping Future Support’ by Mo Stewart

Debbie Jolly: a ‘force for good’ and a passionate social model advocate

Dr Sarah Glynn: Why we must resist the ‘work cure’

Two Apparent Irregularities Involving UNUM, ATOS, And DWP

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