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Anger, resignation… and optimism in wake of general election result

By John Pring Disability News Service 14th June 2017 Disabled activists have reacted with a mixture of anger, resignation and […]

by JJ

on Jun 15

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 […]

by JJ

on Jun 2

Vote Labour England to uphold the rights of disabled people

Re- Blogged By Gail Ward Black Triangle 20th May 2017 Black Triangle Campaign is a Scottish – based […]

by JJ

on May 20

DWP pilot failure on WCA ‘calls into question willingness to learn from suicides’

By John Pring Disability News Service 18th May 2017 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) appears to have […]

by JJ

on May 18

‘I’m suffering’: woman who confronted May tells of disability cuts ordeal

By Alexandra Topping https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/may/16/woman-who-confronted-theresa-may-disability-cuts-ordeal-kathy-mohan Kathy Mohan, who became an overnight champion of disabled people, says Tories’ PIP scheme has […]

by JJ

on May 16

Disabled people ‘denied access to justice by failure of judges on reasonable adjustments’

By John Pring Disability News Service May 11th 2017 Disabled people are being denied access to justice because of judges’ […]

by JJ

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 […]

by JJ

on May 12

DWP declared a ‘leading’ Disability Confident employer, despite UN rights violations

By John Pring Disability News service May11th 2017 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been declared a gold-standard […]

by JJ

on May 12

Benefit claimants take to social media to describe DWP ‘hell’ and ‘abuse’

By John Pring Disability News Service 4th May 2017 Disabled people have described how the “terrifying” and “abusive” benefit […]

by JJ

on May 4

Remploy refused to give disabled experts support workers for care inspections

By John Pring Disability News Service 4th May 2017 Disabled people helping to deliver a vital part of the […]

by JJ

on May 4

DPAC issues tactical voting plea to save country from five more years of Tory rule

By John Pring Disability News Service 4th May 2017 Anti-cuts activists have called for disabled people to vote […]

by JJ

on May 4

Online campaign ‘could enable disabled people to affect election outcome’

By John Pring Disability News Service April 27th 2017 Activists hope a new non-partisan online campaign – based […]

by JJ

on Apr 28

Concern as minister appoints Tory peer as equality watchdog’s disability lead

By John Pring Disability News Service April 27th 2017 The government’s decision to appoint a second consecutive Tory […]

by JJ

on Apr 28

There are 13 million disabled people in Britain. If we don’t vote together, the DWP will tighten the screws on us

Reblogged from Independant Journalist James Moore April 21st 2017 Scope, the charity for disabled people, tweeted an interesting number […]

by JJ

on Apr 21

DPO hopes mayoral election will see Manchester lead the way on disability rights

By John Pring Disability News Service March 16th 2017 A leading disabled people’s organisation (DPOs) is hoping to […]

by JJ

on Mar 17

Scottish Government appeal for disabled people to join experience panels

Please see information below about two social security initiatives currently underway. We would appreciate your help and support to promote […]

by JJ

on Mar 16

G4S, Maximus and ‘A4E’ all set to win contracts under Work and Health Programme

By John Pring Disability News Service 16th February 2017 Some of the country’s most controversial and discredited outsourcing companies […]

by JJ

on Feb 16

Spartacus exposes work and health green paper ‘smokescreen’

By John Pring Disability News Service 16th Frebruary 2017 Campaigners have published a withering 237-page attack on the government’s work, […]

by JJ

on Feb 16

Fiona Robertson SNP on Trump, protest and U.K. disabled people

Re: #Bafta #IDanielBlake #KenLoach – Comment of the year – By Fiona Robertson ‘The one and only famous person outside […]

by JJ

on Feb 14

Peer pressure sees minister finally announce date for taxi access laws

By John Pring Disability News Service 9th February 2017 The government has finally announced the date when it will […]

by JJ

on Feb 10

'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

Anger, resignation… and optimism in wake of general election result

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

Vote Labour England to uphold the rights of disabled people

DWP pilot failure on WCA ‘calls into question willingness to learn from suicides’

‘I’m suffering’: woman who confronted May tells of disability cuts ordeal

Disabled people ‘denied access to justice by failure of judges on reasonable adjustments’

Scrapping EHRC disability commissioner role ‘risks sidelining disability’

DWP declared a ‘leading’ Disability Confident employer, despite UN rights violations

Benefit claimants take to social media to describe DWP ‘hell’ and ‘abuse’

Remploy refused to give disabled experts support workers for care inspections

DPAC issues tactical voting plea to save country from five more years of Tory rule

Online campaign ‘could enable disabled people to affect election outcome’

Concern as minister appoints Tory peer as equality watchdog’s disability lead

There are 13 million disabled people in Britain. If we don’t vote together, the DWP will tighten the screws on us

DPO hopes mayoral election will see Manchester lead the way on disability rights

Scottish Government appeal for disabled people to join experience panels

G4S, Maximus and ‘A4E’ all set to win contracts under Work and Health Programme

Spartacus exposes work and health green paper ‘smokescreen’

Fiona Robertson SNP on Trump, protest and U.K. disabled people

Peer pressure sees minister finally announce date for taxi access laws

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Anger, resignation… and optimism in wake of general election result

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

Vote Labour England to uphold the rights of disabled people

DWP pilot failure on WCA ‘calls into question willingness to learn from suicides’

‘I’m suffering’: woman who confronted May tells of disability cuts ordeal

Disabled people ‘denied access to justice by failure of judges on reasonable adjustments’

Scrapping EHRC disability commissioner role ‘risks sidelining disability’

DWP declared a ‘leading’ Disability Confident employer, despite UN rights violations

Benefit claimants take to social media to describe DWP ‘hell’ and ‘abuse’

Remploy refused to give disabled experts support workers for care inspections

DPAC issues tactical voting plea to save country from five more years of Tory rule

Online campaign ‘could enable disabled people to affect election outcome’

Concern as minister appoints Tory peer as equality watchdog’s disability lead

There are 13 million disabled people in Britain. If we don’t vote together, the DWP will tighten the screws on us

DPO hopes mayoral election will see Manchester lead the way on disability rights

Scottish Government appeal for disabled people to join experience panels

G4S, Maximus and ‘A4E’ all set to win contracts under Work and Health Programme

Spartacus exposes work and health green paper ‘smokescreen’

Fiona Robertson SNP on Trump, protest and U.K. disabled people

Peer pressure sees minister finally announce date for taxi access laws

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