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Bus companies ‘using loopholes’ to evade access laws

August18th 2016 Public transport providers and local authorities are using loopholes in legislation to avoid their legal obligations to […]

by JJ

on Aug 19

Charity calls for WRAG exemption from benefits cap

11th August 2016 A leading user-led charity has called for more disabled people to be exempt from the cap […]

by JJ

on Aug 11

Atos nurse struck off over PIP assessment lies

11th August 2016 A nurse has been struck off after pretending that she had assessed disabled people for their eligibility […]

by JJ

on Aug 11

DWP silent over ‘fitness for work’ tests carried out by drunk Atos nurse

11th August 2016 John Pring DWP silent over ‘fitness for work’ tests carried out by drunk Atos nurse The Department […]

by JJ

on Aug 11

Access website’s inclusive solution after one man’s lifetime of photography

4th August 2016 John Pring Disability News Service A disabled campaigner has launched a new photo-based website that has put […]

by JJ

on Aug 4

Homeless ordeal of disabled man forced onto streets by hospital

4th August 2016 John Pring Disability News Service A disabled man was left to survive on the streets of London […]

by JJ

on Aug 4

Capita suspends assessor after disablist, racist Facebook posts

4th August 2016 John Pring Disability News Service A disability benefits assessor with extreme right-wing sympathies has been suspended by […]

by JJ

on Aug 4

Government’s hate crime plan’s ‘unforgiveable’ failure on disability

Angry campaigners have attacked the government’s new hate crime action plan for its “totally disrespectful” failure to address problems […]

by JJ

on Jul 29

Campaigners Call for Boycott Of Workfare Slave Labourers

Campaigners are calling for people to boycott workfare users this week after a long court battle to get those taking […]

by JJ

on Jul 29

Funding drought ‘shows up discrimination faced by BME groups’

Organisations that represent disabled people from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities face blatant and widespread discrimination at the hands […]

by JJ

on Jul 21

Scotland ‘is not an easy option’ for England’s disabled Brexit refugees

Campaigners have warned disabled people considering a move to Scotland in the wake of the European Union (EU) referendum vote […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

Disability employment gap: Experts demolish government excuses for WRAG cut

A trio of experts have destroyed government claims that cutting out-of-work benefits for disabled people will help […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

‘Single theme’ decision of government’s Action Alliance ‘feels like a cop-out’

A disabled-led network set up by the minister for disabled people in 2012 to offer the government advice on the […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

Tomlinson admits to ignorance about biopsychosocial model

The minister for disabled people has admitted to complete ignorance about the model that lies at the heart of his […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

A government contractor has told a traumatised abuse survivor he must be reassessed for employment and support allowance (ESA), just […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

Brexit vote: Disabled people seek safe haven in Scotland

Hundreds or even thousands of disabled people are so alarmed by the idea of Britain leaving the European Union (EU) […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

PIP figures fuel concerns over cuts, while activists plan day of action

Only about seven in 10 disabled people who were previously claiming disability living allowance (DLA) […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

Police force faces two watchdog probes over treatment of autistic people

A police force has launched an internal review of its treatment of disabled people, after it was forced to refer […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

Official figures suggest that a new appeal stage introduced for unsuccessful claimants has been little more than a delaying tactic […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: ‘Stage and screen must do more on inclusive casting’

Arts leaders must do more to tackle the “acute” lack of opportunities for disabled actors on stage and screen, according […]

by JJ

on May 26

'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

Bus companies ‘using loopholes’ to evade access laws

Charity calls for WRAG exemption from benefits cap

Atos nurse struck off over PIP assessment lies

DWP silent over ‘fitness for work’ tests carried out by drunk Atos nurse

Access website’s inclusive solution after one man’s lifetime of photography

Homeless ordeal of disabled man forced onto streets by hospital

Capita suspends assessor after disablist, racist Facebook posts

Government’s hate crime plan’s ‘unforgiveable’ failure on disability

Campaigners Call for Boycott Of Workfare Slave Labourers

Funding drought ‘shows up discrimination faced by BME groups’

Scotland ‘is not an easy option’ for England’s disabled Brexit refugees

Disability employment gap: Experts demolish government excuses for WRAG cut

‘Single theme’ decision of government’s Action Alliance ‘feels like a cop-out’

Tomlinson admits to ignorance about biopsychosocial model

DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

Brexit vote: Disabled people seek safe haven in Scotland

PIP figures fuel concerns over cuts, while activists plan day of action

Police force faces two watchdog probes over treatment of autistic people

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: ‘Stage and screen must do more on inclusive casting’

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Bus companies ‘using loopholes’ to evade access laws

Charity calls for WRAG exemption from benefits cap

Atos nurse struck off over PIP assessment lies

DWP silent over ‘fitness for work’ tests carried out by drunk Atos nurse

Access website’s inclusive solution after one man’s lifetime of photography

Homeless ordeal of disabled man forced onto streets by hospital

Capita suspends assessor after disablist, racist Facebook posts

Government’s hate crime plan’s ‘unforgiveable’ failure on disability

Campaigners Call for Boycott Of Workfare Slave Labourers

Funding drought ‘shows up discrimination faced by BME groups’

Scotland ‘is not an easy option’ for England’s disabled Brexit refugees

Disability employment gap: Experts demolish government excuses for WRAG cut

‘Single theme’ decision of government’s Action Alliance ‘feels like a cop-out’

Tomlinson admits to ignorance about biopsychosocial model

DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

Brexit vote: Disabled people seek safe haven in Scotland

PIP figures fuel concerns over cuts, while activists plan day of action

Police force faces two watchdog probes over treatment of autistic people

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: ‘Stage and screen must do more on inclusive casting’

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