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TUC Disabled Workers Conference: ‘Most disabled teachers face harassment’

Four-fifths of disabled teachers face harassment and discrimination at the hands of head teachers and other senior managers, disabled […]

by JJ

on May 26

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: PIP U-turn ‘could be turning-point’ in fightback

Union delegates say the government’s decision to reverse planned cuts to its new disability benefit could be a turning-point in […]

by JJ

on May 26

Activists protest outside premiere of ‘disability snuff movie’

Appalled activists protested outside a London premiere last night after describing the film as a “disability snuff movie” that suggests […]

by JJ

on May 26

School admissions process ‘discriminates against disabled parents’

A disabled parent has accused his local authority of discriminating against him by refusing to take his access needs […]

by JJ

on May 26

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

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

Deidre Brock MP Tells Government Ministers Would Be Wise to Listen to Black Triangle Campaigners

In a Debate after the Queens speech Deidre Brock MP said the following at 8.58; https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2016-05-18/debates/16051856000002/DebateOnTheAddress#contribution-16051881000088 “Let me offer […]

by JJ

on May 19

Research will examine the ‘untold stories’ of LGBT service-users

By Raya Al Jadir New research will investigate the “untold stories” of disabled lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) […]

by JJ

on May 19

Northants police ‘fail again on hate crime’, after autistic man is attacked again

A police force already under investigation for disability hate crime failures when dealing with a young autistic man is now […]

by JJ

on May 19

Outrage over ‘horrifying’ and ‘miserable’ plans to scrap Human Rights Act

A string of user-led organisations have warned that the government’s “horrifying” plans to scrap the Human Rights Act and replace […]

by JJ

on May 19

PIP system crashes again… twice… but DWP still blames ‘technical glitches’

The computer system used for new personal independence payment (PIP) claims has crashed twice in a week, just days after […]

by JJ

on May 19

Ministry of Justice failure may have exposed hundreds to fraudster’s activities

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) appears to have exposed hundreds of disabled people to the activities of a fraudster and […]

by JJ

on May 19

Ministers refuse to say if they implemented 10 measures to save lives

Ministers have refused to say if they implemented 10 measures – recommended by their own civil servants – that would […]

by JJ

on May 19

How a single word shows DWP has finally owned up on benefit deaths

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has finally admitted that it could be partly responsible for the deaths of […]

by JJ

on May 19

Iain Duncan Smith Legacy

Updated from: http://loopys-rollingwiththepunches.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/iain-duncan-smith-legacy.html The following is a list of policies and damning court decisions and findings undertaken under […]

by JJ

on May 15

Loach film on shame of poverty in Britain moves Cannes to tears

‘I, Daniel Blake’ moved Cannes audiences to tears and is greeted with shouts of ‘BRAVO!’ Black Triangle Campaign is in […]

by JJ

on May 14

COMMENT:Long-awaited peer reviews suggest ministers failed to act after deaths of ‘vulnerable’ claimants

By John Pring Disability News Service Saturday 14th May 2016 After 21 months of smokescreens, excuses, obstruction and secrecy, work […]

by JJ

on May 14

Suicides of benefit claimants reveal DWP flaws, says inquiry

By Patrick Butler and John Pring ‘Peer reviews’ challenge claims by ministers that there is no connection between welfare reform […]

by JJ

on May 14

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

'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

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: ‘Most disabled teachers face harassment’

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: PIP U-turn ‘could be turning-point’ in fightback

Activists protest outside premiere of ‘disability snuff movie’

School admissions process ‘discriminates against disabled parents’

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

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

A SENSE OF BETRAYAL-Mo Stewart

Deidre Brock MP Tells Government Ministers Would Be Wise to Listen to Black Triangle Campaigners

Research will examine the ‘untold stories’ of LGBT service-users

Northants police ‘fail again on hate crime’, after autistic man is attacked again

Outrage over ‘horrifying’ and ‘miserable’ plans to scrap Human Rights Act

PIP system crashes again… twice… but DWP still blames ‘technical glitches’

Ministry of Justice failure may have exposed hundreds to fraudster’s activities

Ministers refuse to say if they implemented 10 measures to save lives

How a single word shows DWP has finally owned up on benefit deaths

Iain Duncan Smith Legacy

Loach film on shame of poverty in Britain moves Cannes to tears

COMMENT:Long-awaited peer reviews suggest ministers failed to act after deaths of ‘vulnerable’ claimants

Suicides of benefit claimants reveal DWP flaws, says inquiry

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits

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TUC Disabled Workers Conference: ‘Most disabled teachers face harassment’

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: PIP U-turn ‘could be turning-point’ in fightback

Activists protest outside premiere of ‘disability snuff movie’

School admissions process ‘discriminates against disabled parents’

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

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

A SENSE OF BETRAYAL-Mo Stewart

Deidre Brock MP Tells Government Ministers Would Be Wise to Listen to Black Triangle Campaigners

Research will examine the ‘untold stories’ of LGBT service-users

Northants police ‘fail again on hate crime’, after autistic man is attacked again

Outrage over ‘horrifying’ and ‘miserable’ plans to scrap Human Rights Act

PIP system crashes again… twice… but DWP still blames ‘technical glitches’

Ministry of Justice failure may have exposed hundreds to fraudster’s activities

Ministers refuse to say if they implemented 10 measures to save lives

How a single word shows DWP has finally owned up on benefit deaths

Iain Duncan Smith Legacy

Loach film on shame of poverty in Britain moves Cannes to tears

COMMENT:Long-awaited peer reviews suggest ministers failed to act after deaths of ‘vulnerable’ claimants

Suicides of benefit claimants reveal DWP flaws, says inquiry

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits

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