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Disability employment gap: Experts demolish government excuses for WRAG cut

A trio of experts have destroyed government claims that cutting out-of-work benefits for disabled people will help […]

by JJ

on Jul 8

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

Relief after doctors maintain strong opposition to assisted suicide

Disabled activists have welcomed the decision of doctors to vote strongly against relaxing their union’s position on physician-assisted suicide. The […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

PIP figures fuel concerns over cuts, while activists plan day of action

Only about seven in 10 disabled people who were previously claiming disability living allowance (DLA) […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

Tomlinson faces call to resign over PIP harassment of child abuse survivor

A minister has been urged to resign, after he threatened a traumatised child abuse survivor – who is waiting […]

by JJ

on Jun 23

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

Official figures suggest that a new appeal stage introduced for unsuccessful claimants has been little more than a delaying tactic […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

Ministers ‘breach FoI laws’ by delaying release of fresh benefit deaths reviews

Ministers are delaying the release of nine secret reviews into the deaths of benefit claimants, even though civil servants apparently […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

Report finds support for efforts to find a social model of mental distress

Most mental health service-users are still deeply divided about identifying with the social model of disability, but still favour moving […]

by JJ

on Jun 16

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: PIP U-turn ‘could be turning-point’ in fightback

Union delegates say the government’s decision to reverse planned cuts to its new disability benefit could be a turning-point in […]

by JJ

on May 26

Benefit Deaths: North East England Man Puts in Complaint to Northumbria Police

While the appropriate offence would be Misconduct in Public Office we would like share with you the following complaint to Northumbria […]

by JJ

on May 24

PIP system crashes again… twice… but DWP still blames ‘technical glitches’

The computer system used for new personal independence payment (PIP) claims has crashed twice in a week, just days after […]

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

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 […]

by JJ

on May 14

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 […]

by JJ

on May 12

Apprenticeship taskforce welcomed, despite concerns over membership

Disabled campaigners are hoping a new government taskforce will lead to apprenticeships becoming more accessible to disabled people, despite concerns […]

by JJ

on May 12

#DavidClapson #SanctionsDeaths: IDS rejects three key calls from MPs on sanctions safety

By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday 22nd October 2015 The government has rejected three key recommendations by a cross-party […]

by JJ

on Oct 23

#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

#JFMOS Michael O’Sullivan scandal: Inquest notes expose shocking failings of WCA system

The shocking failings of the work capability assessment system – and the healthcare assessors who are paid to police it – have been exposed by the family of one of its victims.

by JJ

on Oct 23

Michael O’Sullivan inquest: Atos ‘has no idea’ if surgeon is still assessing claimants

Friday 25th September 2015 By John Pring Disability News Service Government contractor Atos Healthcare claims it has no idea if […]

by JJ

on Sep 26

Disabled Scots: Invisible Collateral Damage

Jamie Szymkowiak writes on austerity, welfare and disability

by JJ

on Oct 28

'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

Disability employment gap: Experts demolish government excuses for WRAG cut

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

Relief after doctors maintain strong opposition to assisted suicide

PIP figures fuel concerns over cuts, while activists plan day of action

Tomlinson faces call to resign over PIP harassment of child abuse survivor

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

Ministers ‘breach FoI laws’ by delaying release of fresh benefit deaths reviews

Report finds support for efforts to find a social model of mental distress

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: PIP U-turn ‘could be turning-point’ in fightback

Benefit Deaths: North East England Man Puts in Complaint to Northumbria Police

PIP system crashes again… twice… but DWP still blames ‘technical glitches’

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

Suicides of benefit claimants reveal DWP flaws, says inquiry

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

Apprenticeship taskforce welcomed, despite concerns over membership

#DavidClapson #SanctionsDeaths: IDS rejects three key calls from MPs on sanctions safety

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

#JFMOS Michael O’Sullivan scandal: Inquest notes expose shocking failings of WCA system

Michael O’Sullivan inquest: Atos ‘has no idea’ if surgeon is still assessing claimants

Disabled Scots: Invisible Collateral Damage

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Disability employment gap: Experts demolish government excuses for WRAG cut

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

Relief after doctors maintain strong opposition to assisted suicide

PIP figures fuel concerns over cuts, while activists plan day of action

Tomlinson faces call to resign over PIP harassment of child abuse survivor

First figures on ESA mandatory reconsideration ‘show it is just a delaying tactic’

Ministers ‘breach FoI laws’ by delaying release of fresh benefit deaths reviews

Report finds support for efforts to find a social model of mental distress

TUC Disabled Workers Conference: PIP U-turn ‘could be turning-point’ in fightback

Benefit Deaths: North East England Man Puts in Complaint to Northumbria Police

PIP system crashes again… twice… but DWP still blames ‘technical glitches’

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

Suicides of benefit claimants reveal DWP flaws, says inquiry

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

Apprenticeship taskforce welcomed, despite concerns over membership

#DavidClapson #SanctionsDeaths: IDS rejects three key calls from MPs on sanctions safety

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

#JFMOS Michael O’Sullivan scandal: Inquest notes expose shocking failings of WCA system

Michael O’Sullivan inquest: Atos ‘has no idea’ if surgeon is still assessing claimants

Disabled Scots: Invisible Collateral Damage

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