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Labour conference: Vote means party must rethink approach to social security cuts

By John Pring Disability News Service September 2017 A shadow cabinet member has supported calls by party members for Labour […]

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on Oct 2

Labour conference: New disabled MP pledges to fight government’s assault on rights

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 A newly-elected MP has accused the government of putting its “head […]

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on Oct 2

Labour conference: Benefit assessment nurses must be held to account, says Abrahams

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary has called for nurses and […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

Labour conference: Call for union action over DWP staff who ‘take pleasure in sanctions’

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 A leading disabled activist has asked the head of one of […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

Labour conference: Members accuse party of years of ‘blatant discrimination’

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 Labour is facing concerted pressure to put an end to years […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

Disabled woman forced to quit job by ‘Disability Confident’ government

By John Pring Disability News Service September 28th 2017 A disabled woman has been forced to quit her job because […]

by JJ

on Oct 2

Disabled MP credits mainstream education for new parliamentary career

Image DNS By John Pring Disability News Service 21st July 2017 A newly-elected disabled MP has said that she would […]

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on Jul 22

Shock after inquest ignores ‘fitness for work’ and jobcentre concerns

By John Pring Disability News Service 22nd June 2017 A coroner has declined to explain why he failed to take […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

Queen’s speech: Government appears to dump Mordaunt’s WCA election promise

By John Pring Disability News Service 22nd June 2017 A Tory election promise to “dismantle” the work capability […]

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on Jun 23

UK General Election: Why disabled people oppose the Tories ~ And need your help

Video: A woman with learning difficulties has accosted Theresa May while the prime minister was on a walkabout in an […]

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on Jun 2

#GE2017 “I cannot believe that so many people across the UK are planning to vote for such a hard, uncaring Tory Government” ~ Dr Philippa Whitford MP (SNP) Consultant Breast Cancer Surgeon

"I cannot believe that so many people across the UK are planning to vote for such a hard, uncaring Tory Government - and that so many others will simply stand back and not vote at all" ~ Surgeon Dr Philippa Whitford MP (SNP)

by JJ

on May 29

Lower benefit cap sees income slashed for more than 10,000 disabled people

By John Pring Disability News Service May 11th 2017 More than 10,000 disabled people have had their benefits slashed in […]

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on May 12

Scrapping EHRC disability commissioner role ‘risks sidelining disability’

By John Pring Disability News Service May 11th 2017 The “rash” decision to scrap the role of disability commissioner […]

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on May 12

General Election 2017: Tory mental health plans greeted with accusations of ‘hypocrisy’

By John Pring Disability News Service May 11th 2017 Two user-led groups have accused the Conservative party of […]

by JJ

on May 12

Billions of pounds of PIP cuts ‘will put lives at risk’

By John Pring Disability News Service 2nd March 2017 The announcement of billions of pounds of cuts […]

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on Mar 2

It’s official: Ministers have abandoned their disability employment gap target

By John Pring Disability News Service November 25th 2016 A Labour MP has proved that the government has abandoned a […]

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on Nov 27

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 […]

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on Nov 1

DPAC’s 1,000-name letter backs Corbyn, disabled people’s champion

August 25th 2016 More than 1,000 Deaf and disabled people and their allies have backed Jeremy Corbyn’s bid to […]

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on Aug 25

The banana republic morality of Labour’s NEC ~ By David Osland

WHEN was the last time a mass social democratic party anywhere in the world was formally forbidden to meet? The best answer I can come up with is 1973, in the wake of the military takeover in Chile.

by JJ

on Jul 22

#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

'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

Labour conference: Vote means party must rethink approach to social security cuts

Labour conference: New disabled MP pledges to fight government’s assault on rights

Labour conference: Benefit assessment nurses must be held to account, says Abrahams

Labour conference: Call for union action over DWP staff who ‘take pleasure in sanctions’

Labour conference: Members accuse party of years of ‘blatant discrimination’

Disabled woman forced to quit job by ‘Disability Confident’ government

Disabled MP credits mainstream education for new parliamentary career

Shock after inquest ignores ‘fitness for work’ and jobcentre concerns

Queen’s speech: Government appears to dump Mordaunt’s WCA election promise

UK General Election: Why disabled people oppose the Tories ~ And need your help

#GE2017 “I cannot believe that so many people across the UK are planning to vote for such a hard, uncaring Tory Government” ~ Dr Philippa Whitford MP (SNP) Consultant Breast Cancer Surgeon

Lower benefit cap sees income slashed for more than 10,000 disabled people

Scrapping EHRC disability commissioner role ‘risks sidelining disability’

General Election 2017: Tory mental health plans greeted with accusations of ‘hypocrisy’

Billions of pounds of PIP cuts ‘will put lives at risk’

It’s official: Ministers have abandoned their disability employment gap target

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

DPAC’s 1,000-name letter backs Corbyn, disabled people’s champion

The banana republic morality of Labour’s NEC ~ By David Osland

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

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Labour conference: Vote means party must rethink approach to social security cuts

Labour conference: New disabled MP pledges to fight government’s assault on rights

Labour conference: Benefit assessment nurses must be held to account, says Abrahams

Labour conference: Call for union action over DWP staff who ‘take pleasure in sanctions’

Labour conference: Members accuse party of years of ‘blatant discrimination’

Disabled woman forced to quit job by ‘Disability Confident’ government

Disabled MP credits mainstream education for new parliamentary career

Shock after inquest ignores ‘fitness for work’ and jobcentre concerns

Queen’s speech: Government appears to dump Mordaunt’s WCA election promise

UK General Election: Why disabled people oppose the Tories ~ And need your help

#GE2017 “I cannot believe that so many people across the UK are planning to vote for such a hard, uncaring Tory Government” ~ Dr Philippa Whitford MP (SNP) Consultant Breast Cancer Surgeon

Lower benefit cap sees income slashed for more than 10,000 disabled people

Scrapping EHRC disability commissioner role ‘risks sidelining disability’

General Election 2017: Tory mental health plans greeted with accusations of ‘hypocrisy’

Billions of pounds of PIP cuts ‘will put lives at risk’

It’s official: Ministers have abandoned their disability employment gap target

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

DPAC’s 1,000-name letter backs Corbyn, disabled people’s champion

The banana republic morality of Labour’s NEC ~ By David Osland

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

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