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Delayed UN examination of UK government ‘will take place next year’

Disabled people’s organisations and grassroots groups are set to call on disabled people across England to provide the evidence they […]

by JJ

on Jul 21

DPAC joins ILF court case trio in call for Labour to back Corbyn

Three disabled activists who took the government to court in an unsuccessful bid to stop the closure of the Independent […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

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

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

While the country is entrenched in the mire of the EU referendum fallout, the Tories have just been slammed […]

by JJ

on Jun 28

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

UK government set for UN grilling in Geneva over ‘breaches of disability rights’

By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday 9th June 2016 The UK government is set to face a grilling from […]

by JJ

on Jun 9

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

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

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

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

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

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 ‘Benefit sanctions: Britain’s secret penal system’ by Dr David Webster University of Glasgow

Benefits claimants are subjected to an ‘amateurish, secret penal system which is more severe than the mainstream judicial system’, writes […]

by JJ

on Oct 23

WATCH ‪#‎BBCQT‬ ‪#‎BBCbias‬: Man’s question to ‪Tories‬ ignored over current ‪UN‬ ‪CRPD‬ ‪‎investigation‬ into UK disability rights violations

BBC Question Time, Grimsby, Thursday 22nd October 2015 LINK TO FULL SEGMENT [Scroll to 35 minutes 35 seconds into the […]

by JJ

on Oct 23

#DavidClapson #SanctionsDeaths: IDS rejects three key calls from MPs on sanctions safety

By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday 22nd October 2015 The government has rejected three key recommendations by a cross-party […]

by JJ

on Oct 23

#JFMOS #PMQs David Cameron challenged twice in a minute over disability rights violations

By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday 22 October 2015 The prime minister has had to defend his record on […]

by JJ

on Oct 23

#ChinaStateVisit : UK Human Rights Violations List of Deaths of Disabled People Killed by The British Conservative Government 2010 – 2015

Black Triangle’s List of Deaths Linked to Benefit Loss arising from Welfare Reforms Wednesday 20th October 2015 Please note: Although […]

by JJ

on Oct 20

Michael O’Sullivan inquest: Atos ‘has no idea’ if surgeon is still assessing claimants

Friday 25th September 2015 By John Pring Disability News Service Government contractor Atos Healthcare claims it has no idea if […]

by JJ

on Sep 26

Queen’s Speech: For Our Poorest, Our Sick and Our Disabled The Worst is Yet to Come

Queen’s speech ‘suggests the worst is yet to come’ By John Pring Disability News Service 28th May 2015 Disabled people […]

by JJ

on May 29

GE15 The Disability Audit ~ In the name of love put an end to this vile pogrom on disabled people NOW!

‘The Disability Audit: the eight coalition policies that have hit disabled people’ By Frances Ryan New Statesman After looking in detail at […]

by JJ

on Apr 30

'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

Delayed UN examination of UK government ‘will take place next year’

DPAC joins ILF court case trio in call for Labour to back Corbyn

Tomlinson admits to ignorance about biopsychosocial model

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

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

UK government set for UN grilling in Geneva over ‘breaches of disability rights’

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

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

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

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

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

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

#DWP ‘Benefit sanctions: Britain’s secret penal system’ by Dr David Webster University of Glasgow

WATCH ‪#‎BBCQT‬ ‪#‎BBCbias‬: Man’s question to ‪Tories‬ ignored over current ‪UN‬ ‪CRPD‬ ‪‎investigation‬ into UK disability rights violations

#DavidClapson #SanctionsDeaths: IDS rejects three key calls from MPs on sanctions safety

#JFMOS #PMQs David Cameron challenged twice in a minute over disability rights violations

#ChinaStateVisit : UK Human Rights Violations List of Deaths of Disabled People Killed by The British Conservative Government 2010 – 2015

Michael O’Sullivan inquest: Atos ‘has no idea’ if surgeon is still assessing claimants

Queen’s Speech: For Our Poorest, Our Sick and Our Disabled The Worst is Yet to Come

GE15 The Disability Audit ~ In the name of love put an end to this vile pogrom on disabled people NOW!

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Delayed UN examination of UK government ‘will take place next year’

DPAC joins ILF court case trio in call for Labour to back Corbyn

Tomlinson admits to ignorance about biopsychosocial model

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

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

UK government set for UN grilling in Geneva over ‘breaches of disability rights’

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

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

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

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

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

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

#DWP ‘Benefit sanctions: Britain’s secret penal system’ by Dr David Webster University of Glasgow

WATCH ‪#‎BBCQT‬ ‪#‎BBCbias‬: Man’s question to ‪Tories‬ ignored over current ‪UN‬ ‪CRPD‬ ‪‎investigation‬ into UK disability rights violations

#DavidClapson #SanctionsDeaths: IDS rejects three key calls from MPs on sanctions safety

#JFMOS #PMQs David Cameron challenged twice in a minute over disability rights violations

#ChinaStateVisit : UK Human Rights Violations List of Deaths of Disabled People Killed by The British Conservative Government 2010 – 2015

Michael O’Sullivan inquest: Atos ‘has no idea’ if surgeon is still assessing claimants

Queen’s Speech: For Our Poorest, Our Sick and Our Disabled The Worst is Yet to Come

GE15 The Disability Audit ~ In the name of love put an end to this vile pogrom on disabled people NOW!

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