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McDonnell pledges Labour will force government to debate UN ‘rights violations’ report

By John Pring Disability News Service Novemeber 17th 2016 Labour’s shadow chancellor has promised that the government will be dragged […]

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on Nov 17

Labour conference: Party ‘must do more on rights and inclusion’

By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday September 29th 2016 of its content was ignored by the conference. Among […]

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on Sep 29

Two Apparent Irregularities Involving UNUM, ATOS, And DWP

September 17th By George Berger for DPAC http://dpac.uk.net/2016/09/two-apparent-irregularities-involving-unum-atos-and-dwp/ Debbie Jolly, Jonathan Rutherford, and Mo Stewart have discussed the influence […]

by JJ

on Sep 17

UN’s ‘fantastic’ inclusive education guidance is ‘embarrassment’ for UK government

September 8th 2016 John Pring Disability News Service Strict new guidance published by the United Nations has increased pressure […]

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on Sep 8

COMING SOON ~ ‘CASH NOT CARE’… Mo Stewart

August 28th 2016 By Mo Stewart “Stewart names names. She shows where and how the policies originated. She destroys […]

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on Aug 28

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

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

UN report raises ‘deep concerns’ about impact of austerity on disabled people

UN experts have expressed serious concerns about the impact of government austerity on the rights of disabled people and other […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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on Jun 23

EU laws ‘have played crucial role’ in fight for disability rights

Disabled people have been urged to recognise the importance of the European Union (EU) in maintaining and building on their […]

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on Jun 16

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 […]

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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 […]

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on May 23

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

Ministers refuse to say if they implemented 10 measures to save lives

Ministers have refused to say if they implemented 10 measures – recommended by their own civil servants – that would […]

by JJ

on May 19

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

Suicides of benefit claimants reveal DWP flaws, says inquiry

By Patrick Butler and John Pring ‘Peer reviews’ challenge claims by ministers that there is no connection between welfare reform […]

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on May 14

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits Thank to Maggie Zolobajluk @22magoo for her support in this extremely […]

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on May 13

Isaac takes EHRC chair, despite concerns over DWP ‘outsourcing’ work

The new chair of the equality watchdog has taken up his new post, despite question-marks over potential conflicts of interest […]

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on May 12

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 […]

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on Apr 29

'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

McDonnell pledges Labour will force government to debate UN ‘rights violations’ report

Labour conference: Party ‘must do more on rights and inclusion’

Two Apparent Irregularities Involving UNUM, ATOS, And DWP

UN’s ‘fantastic’ inclusive education guidance is ‘embarrassment’ for UK government

COMING SOON ~ ‘CASH NOT CARE’… Mo Stewart

Campaigners Call for Boycott Of Workfare Slave Labourers

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

UN report raises ‘deep concerns’ about impact of austerity on disabled people

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

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

EU laws ‘have played crucial role’ in fight for disability rights

Activists protest outside premiere of ‘disability snuff movie’

A SENSE OF BETRAYAL-Mo Stewart

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

Ministers refuse to say if they implemented 10 measures to save lives

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

Suicides of benefit claimants reveal DWP flaws, says inquiry

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits

Isaac takes EHRC chair, despite concerns over DWP ‘outsourcing’ work

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

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McDonnell pledges Labour will force government to debate UN ‘rights violations’ report

Labour conference: Party ‘must do more on rights and inclusion’

Two Apparent Irregularities Involving UNUM, ATOS, And DWP

UN’s ‘fantastic’ inclusive education guidance is ‘embarrassment’ for UK government

COMING SOON ~ ‘CASH NOT CARE’… Mo Stewart

Campaigners Call for Boycott Of Workfare Slave Labourers

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

UN report raises ‘deep concerns’ about impact of austerity on disabled people

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

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

EU laws ‘have played crucial role’ in fight for disability rights

Activists protest outside premiere of ‘disability snuff movie’

A SENSE OF BETRAYAL-Mo Stewart

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

Ministers refuse to say if they implemented 10 measures to save lives

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

Suicides of benefit claimants reveal DWP flaws, says inquiry

The increasing death toll due to the loss of benefits

Isaac takes EHRC chair, despite concerns over DWP ‘outsourcing’ work

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

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