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DISREGARDING DIAGNOSIS KILLS

11th September 2016 a feature article by – Mo Stewart As a concept, it’s extraordinary. As a political policy, it’s a killer. […]

by JJ

on Sep 11

Benefit claimants die as DWP staff keep failing to follow suicide guidelines

September 8th 2016 John Pring Disability News Service The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has refused to consider […]

by JJ

on Sep 8

Crisis and resistance in mental health services in England

September 5th 2016 Published in the Critical and Radical Social Work international journal, this 2015 academic paper is just in […]

by JJ

on Sep 5

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 […]

by JJ

on Aug 28

DWP hides seven secret benefit suicide reviews

August 25th 2016 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is refusing to publish nine secret reviews into the deaths […]

by JJ

on Aug 25

Charity calls for WRAG exemption from benefits cap

11th August 2016 A leading user-led charity has called for more disabled people to be exempt from the cap […]

by JJ

on Aug 11

DWP silent over ‘fitness for work’ tests carried out by drunk Atos nurse

11th August 2016 John Pring DWP silent over ‘fitness for work’ tests carried out by drunk Atos nurse The Department […]

by JJ

on Aug 11

Documents show WCA suicide death mirrored 2010 tragedy

4th August 2016 John Pring A physiotherapist took just 35 minutes to carry out a face-to-face assessment that led to […]

by JJ

on Aug 4

Maximus company ‘lied’ about user-involvement in inspection contracts

A company controlled by the disgraced US outsourcing giant Maximus apparently lied when it promised that user-led organisations would help […]

by JJ

on Jul 29

Parents of Scottish ‘fit for work’ suicide man back call for Iain Duncan Smith prosecution

John Pring Disability News Service Thursday 28 July 2016 The parents of a disabled man who took his […]

by JJ

on Jul 29

Scottish Campaigner Dr Tony Cox Found Guilty

Thursday 21st July 2016 1400 hrs BST Dr Tony Cox was today sentenced to 150 hours community service at 0945 […]

by JJ

on Jul 21

Owen Smith challenged over disability record

One of the two prospective candidates to challenge UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has been accused over his record […]

by JJ

on Jul 20

What does Owen Smith believe?

The right of the PLP are faced with an impossible conundrum. On the one hand, many of them believe that […]

by JJ

on Jul 20

Tomlinson admits to ignorance about biopsychosocial model

The minister for disabled people has admitted to complete ignorance about the model that lies at the heart of his […]

by JJ

on Jun 30

DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

A government contractor has told a traumatised abuse survivor he must be reassessed for employment and support allowance (ESA), just […]

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 […]

by JJ

on Jun 28

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

Shadow chancellor backs calls to prosecute Iain Duncan Smith over WCA deaths

By John Pring Disability News Service Thursday 26th May 2016 Labour’s shadow chancellor has called for Iain Duncan Smith to […]

by JJ

on May 26

'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

DISREGARDING DIAGNOSIS KILLS

Benefit claimants die as DWP staff keep failing to follow suicide guidelines

Crisis and resistance in mental health services in England

COMING SOON ~ ‘CASH NOT CARE’… Mo Stewart

DWP hides seven secret benefit suicide reviews

Charity calls for WRAG exemption from benefits cap

DWP silent over ‘fitness for work’ tests carried out by drunk Atos nurse

Documents show WCA suicide death mirrored 2010 tragedy

Maximus company ‘lied’ about user-involvement in inspection contracts

Parents of Scottish ‘fit for work’ suicide man back call for Iain Duncan Smith prosecution

Scottish Campaigner Dr Tony Cox Found Guilty

Owen Smith challenged over disability record

What does Owen Smith believe?

Tomlinson admits to ignorance about biopsychosocial model

DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

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

Shadow chancellor backs calls to prosecute Iain Duncan Smith over WCA deaths

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DISREGARDING DIAGNOSIS KILLS

Benefit claimants die as DWP staff keep failing to follow suicide guidelines

Crisis and resistance in mental health services in England

COMING SOON ~ ‘CASH NOT CARE’… Mo Stewart

DWP hides seven secret benefit suicide reviews

Charity calls for WRAG exemption from benefits cap

DWP silent over ‘fitness for work’ tests carried out by drunk Atos nurse

Documents show WCA suicide death mirrored 2010 tragedy

Maximus company ‘lied’ about user-involvement in inspection contracts

Parents of Scottish ‘fit for work’ suicide man back call for Iain Duncan Smith prosecution

Scottish Campaigner Dr Tony Cox Found Guilty

Owen Smith challenged over disability record

What does Owen Smith believe?

Tomlinson admits to ignorance about biopsychosocial model

DWP piles WCA demand onto ‘humiliated’ abuse survivor

UN Slams Tories over Human Right Abuses

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

Shadow chancellor backs calls to prosecute Iain Duncan Smith over WCA deaths

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