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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 […]

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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

EHRC earns cautious approval for response to Equality Act report

The equality watchdog has earned cautious approval for its response to recommendations made by a House of Lords committee that […]

by JJ

on Jul 21

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

Election leaves UN disability committee with 17 men and just one woman

Disabled activists are calling on the UN to take action after elections to the 18-strong committee that oversees the implementation […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

Nation of Hate or Fear?

This morning I was attacked by an anti-EU chap on the tube. I’ve been […]

by JJ

on Jun 22

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

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

Loach film on shame of poverty in Britain moves Cannes to tears

‘I, Daniel Blake’ moved Cannes audiences to tears and is greeted with shouts of ‘BRAVO!’ Black Triangle Campaign is in […]

by JJ

on May 14

COMMENT:Long-awaited peer reviews suggest ministers failed to act after deaths of ‘vulnerable’ claimants

By John Pring Disability News Service Saturday 14th May 2016 After 21 months of smokescreens, excuses, obstruction and secrecy, work […]

by JJ

on May 14

It is ‘not value-for-money’ to collect vital PIP stats on 20-metre rule, says DWP

Two disabled peers have criticised ministers for refusing to collect figures that would demonstrate the impact of a key element […]

by JJ

on May 12

Wheelchair taxi rules will finally come into force… after 20 years

A report by peers on the impact of equality legislation on disabled people appears to have secured its first success, […]

by JJ

on May 12

Jailed conman who targeted disabled people ‘defrauded hundreds’

Hundreds of disabled people are believed to have fallen victim to a “manipulative” fraudster who posed as a lawyer to […]

by JJ

on May 12

Disabled Scots: Invisible Collateral Damage

Jamie Szymkowiak writes on austerity, welfare and disability

by JJ

on Oct 28

UK Welfare Reform Deaths ~ Updated List ~ October 21st 2014

Updated tragic list of welfare-related deaths of UK’s sick and/or disabled people. This is the tip on the iceberg: […]

by JJ

on Oct 21

UK child death rate among worst in western Europe, say experts

Study's authors surprised by poor performance after they find only Malta has more deaths of children under five

by JJ

on May 2

Personal Independence Payments are a Punishment of the Poor and Ill

PIP should be a national scandal: Iain Duncan Smith's new system already has a huge backlog and people are dying waiting

by JJ

on Apr 30

MAKE NO MISTAKE: Iain Duncan Smith wants the end of social security

Don't let the bluster, incompetence and misinformation obscure the Quiet Man's true, Tory purpose: destroying the welfare safety net

by JJ

on Dec 11

At last, a report that skewers Iain Duncan Smith’s welfare policies

We Are Spartacus releases its 'almanac of condemnation', a devastating critique of welfare reforms backed with case studies

by JJ

on Dec 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

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

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

Campaigners Call for Boycott Of Workfare Slave Labourers

EHRC earns cautious approval for response to Equality Act report

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

Election leaves UN disability committee with 17 men and just one woman

Nation of Hate or Fear?

School admissions process ‘discriminates against disabled parents’

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

Loach film on shame of poverty in Britain moves Cannes to tears

COMMENT:Long-awaited peer reviews suggest ministers failed to act after deaths of ‘vulnerable’ claimants

It is ‘not value-for-money’ to collect vital PIP stats on 20-metre rule, says DWP

Wheelchair taxi rules will finally come into force… after 20 years

Jailed conman who targeted disabled people ‘defrauded hundreds’

Disabled Scots: Invisible Collateral Damage

UK Welfare Reform Deaths ~ Updated List ~ October 21st 2014

UK child death rate among worst in western Europe, say experts

Personal Independence Payments are a Punishment of the Poor and Ill

MAKE NO MISTAKE: Iain Duncan Smith wants the end of social security

At last, a report that skewers Iain Duncan Smith’s welfare policies

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

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

Campaigners Call for Boycott Of Workfare Slave Labourers

EHRC earns cautious approval for response to Equality Act report

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

Election leaves UN disability committee with 17 men and just one woman

Nation of Hate or Fear?

School admissions process ‘discriminates against disabled parents’

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

Loach film on shame of poverty in Britain moves Cannes to tears

COMMENT:Long-awaited peer reviews suggest ministers failed to act after deaths of ‘vulnerable’ claimants

It is ‘not value-for-money’ to collect vital PIP stats on 20-metre rule, says DWP

Wheelchair taxi rules will finally come into force… after 20 years

Jailed conman who targeted disabled people ‘defrauded hundreds’

Disabled Scots: Invisible Collateral Damage

UK Welfare Reform Deaths ~ Updated List ~ October 21st 2014

UK child death rate among worst in western Europe, say experts

Personal Independence Payments are a Punishment of the Poor and Ill

MAKE NO MISTAKE: Iain Duncan Smith wants the end of social security

At last, a report that skewers Iain Duncan Smith’s welfare policies

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