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Peer support ‘could provide impetus for government’s jobs pledge’

Providing support from their peers is an effective way of boosting disabled people’s job prospects, and should be used […]

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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

DWP ‘puts child abuse trial at risk’ by insisting on PIP reassessment

A traumatised child abuse victim has branded the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) “shameful” for trying to force him […]

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

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

Shadow Chancellor Joins Black Triangle’s Call for IDS and Grayling to Face Criminal Charges

Friday 20th May 2016 Addressing the TUC Disabled Worker’s Conference at Transport House in London today Shadow Chancellor of the […]

by JJ

on May 20

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

Campaigners fear Crabb has abandoned target to halve employment gap

The government may have abandoned its target to halve the disability employment gap, according to a leading disabled people’s organisation. […]

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

Police Scotland assessing possible investigation into IDS and Grayling

By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday 5th May 2016 Scottish police are assessing whether to launch a criminal […]

by JJ

on May 5

Disabled Access Day sees venue numbers quadruple

More than 1,000 venues and an estimated 10,000 people took part in the second annual Disabled Access Day, according to […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

Disabled people are ‘stronger and safer’ in EU, say leading academics

Leaving the European Union (EU) would put at risk significant improvements that have been made to the lives of disabled […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

DWP ‘is deliberately misleading’ benefit claimants over PIP deadline

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing claims that it is deliberately misleading benefit claimants into thinking […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

‘Enforcement is key on Equality Act’

Lawyers, campaigners, peers and academics have spoken of how disabled people can find it almost impossible to enforce their rights […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

‘Conflict of interest’ lawyer to chair EHRC, as minister ignores MPs’ concerns

The government has appointed a commercial lawyer to chair the equality and human rights watchdog, despite MPs raising serious concerns […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

Government set to slash equality watchdog’s budget… again

The government has told the equality watchdog that it plans to slash its budget again, even though the financial year […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

Leonard Cheshire set to scrap disabled-only team over budget black hole

A disability charity is set to scrap a team of disabled staff members dedicated to empowering the residents of its […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

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

'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

Peer support ‘could provide impetus for government’s jobs pledge’

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’

DWP ‘puts child abuse trial at risk’ by insisting on PIP reassessment

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

A SENSE OF BETRAYAL-Mo Stewart

Shadow Chancellor Joins Black Triangle’s Call for IDS and Grayling to Face Criminal Charges

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

Campaigners fear Crabb has abandoned target to halve employment gap

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

Police Scotland assessing possible investigation into IDS and Grayling

Disabled Access Day sees venue numbers quadruple

Disabled people are ‘stronger and safer’ in EU, say leading academics

DWP ‘is deliberately misleading’ benefit claimants over PIP deadline

‘Enforcement is key on Equality Act’

‘Conflict of interest’ lawyer to chair EHRC, as minister ignores MPs’ concerns

Government set to slash equality watchdog’s budget… again

Leonard Cheshire set to scrap disabled-only team over budget black hole

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

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Peer support ‘could provide impetus for government’s jobs pledge’

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’

DWP ‘puts child abuse trial at risk’ by insisting on PIP reassessment

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

A SENSE OF BETRAYAL-Mo Stewart

Shadow Chancellor Joins Black Triangle’s Call for IDS and Grayling to Face Criminal Charges

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

Campaigners fear Crabb has abandoned target to halve employment gap

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

Police Scotland assessing possible investigation into IDS and Grayling

Disabled Access Day sees venue numbers quadruple

Disabled people are ‘stronger and safer’ in EU, say leading academics

DWP ‘is deliberately misleading’ benefit claimants over PIP deadline

‘Enforcement is key on Equality Act’

‘Conflict of interest’ lawyer to chair EHRC, as minister ignores MPs’ concerns

Government set to slash equality watchdog’s budget… again

Leonard Cheshire set to scrap disabled-only team over budget black hole

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

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