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Government’s UN response ‘exposes failings on disability convention’

By John Pring Disability News Service July 13th 2017 The government has ignored key evidence that demonstrates widespread breaches of […]

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on Jul 14

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

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: #SNP calls on next government to follow Scotland’s lead on benefits

The SNP has called on the next UK government to follow Scotland’s lead in protecting disabled people from social security […]

by JJ

on Jun 1

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: Labour ‘will take a human rights-based approach’ to protecting disabled people

Election 2017: Labour ‘will take a rights-based approach’ to protecting disabled people Labour has promised that it will take a […]

by JJ

on Jun 1

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

‘Shabby’ Labour fails again on disability rights, after abstaining on PIP cuts vote

By John Pring Disability News Service 30th March 2017 The Labour party has been heavily criticised for again […]

by JJ

on Mar 30

DWP presentation on ESA plans ‘confirms worst fears’ about green paper

By John Pring Disability News Service 30th March 2017 Ministers have been accused of ignoring a public consultation […]

by JJ

on Mar 30

Safety and supervision ruling could mean PIP for many more claimants

Tuesday 28th March 2017 A panel of upper tribunal judges has made a decision relating to safety and […]

by JJ

on Mar 29

Self-employment can provide choice and control for disabled people, MPs hear

By John Pring Disability News Service 9th February 2017 Three disabled entrepreneurs have told MPs that the government should […]

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on Feb 10

Joint – letter from the United Kingdom Disabled People’s Movement and Allied Civil Society Organisations to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

Published By Black Triangle November 19th 2016 Secretary General As U.K. disabled campaigners and civil society organisations we write […]

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on Nov 19

‘Fit for work’ suicide man’s sister tried to take her own life after DWP ordeal

By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday September 21st 2016 The sister of a man driven to suicide […]

by JJ

on Sep 22

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

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

DWP ‘puts child abuse trial at risk’ by insisting on PIP reassessment

A traumatised child abuse victim has branded the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) “shameful” for trying to force him […]

by JJ

on May 26

Iain Duncan Smith Legacy

Updated from: http://loopys-rollingwiththepunches.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/iain-duncan-smith-legacy.html The following is a list of policies and damning court decisions and findings undertaken under […]

by JJ

on May 15

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

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

Crabb’s mixed signals on fresh disability benefit cuts

The new work and pensions secretary has sent out mixed signals on whether he wants to make further cuts to […]

by JJ

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 […]

by JJ

on Apr 29

Secret DWP proposal to scrap ESA ‘substantial risk’ rules ‘would breach right to life’

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has proposed scrapping two benefit regulations that offer vital protection to disabled people […]

by JJ

on Apr 27

'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

Government’s UN response ‘exposes failings on disability convention’

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

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: #SNP calls on next government to follow Scotland’s lead on benefits

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: Labour ‘will take a human rights-based approach’ to protecting disabled people

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

‘Shabby’ Labour fails again on disability rights, after abstaining on PIP cuts vote

DWP presentation on ESA plans ‘confirms worst fears’ about green paper

Safety and supervision ruling could mean PIP for many more claimants

Self-employment can provide choice and control for disabled people, MPs hear

Joint – letter from the United Kingdom Disabled People’s Movement and Allied Civil Society Organisations to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

‘Fit for work’ suicide man’s sister tried to take her own life after DWP ordeal

COMING SOON ~ ‘CASH NOT CARE’… Mo Stewart

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

DWP ‘puts child abuse trial at risk’ by insisting on PIP reassessment

Iain Duncan Smith Legacy

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

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

Crabb’s mixed signals on fresh disability benefit cuts

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

Secret DWP proposal to scrap ESA ‘substantial risk’ rules ‘would breach right to life’

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Government’s UN response ‘exposes failings on disability convention’

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

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: #SNP calls on next government to follow Scotland’s lead on benefits

#CripTheVoteUK #GE2017: Labour ‘will take a human rights-based approach’ to protecting disabled people

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

‘Shabby’ Labour fails again on disability rights, after abstaining on PIP cuts vote

DWP presentation on ESA plans ‘confirms worst fears’ about green paper

Safety and supervision ruling could mean PIP for many more claimants

Self-employment can provide choice and control for disabled people, MPs hear

Joint – letter from the United Kingdom Disabled People’s Movement and Allied Civil Society Organisations to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon

‘Fit for work’ suicide man’s sister tried to take her own life after DWP ordeal

COMING SOON ~ ‘CASH NOT CARE’… Mo Stewart

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

DWP ‘puts child abuse trial at risk’ by insisting on PIP reassessment

Iain Duncan Smith Legacy

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

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

Crabb’s mixed signals on fresh disability benefit cuts

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

Secret DWP proposal to scrap ESA ‘substantial risk’ rules ‘would breach right to life’

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