In Parliament, the Lords are discussing and opposing the Data Bill clause which would give the DWP powers to scan the bank accounts of more than 22 million claimants, including pensioners, using artificial intelligence. Sign the Big Brother Watch (BBW) petition here Share BBW updates on Twitter. “DWP are the real criminals“. We know how brutally the DWP behaves towards sick and disabled people, and claimants generally. Family carer Vivienne Groom was threatened with prison for benefit fraud and “Proceeds of Crime” powers. Previously, she was misinformed that she didn’t need to declare working part-time … Read more
WinVisible group member Ms X says: “I’m a mum of three (my children, too, have health conditions), looking after them with support from family. I’m a single mum, survivor of domestic violence and sexual abuse. I have PTSD and physical debilitating chronic health conditions. Many of my symptoms are invisible and fluctuating. I’m battling daily with pain, persistent fatigue, nausea, brain fog and low energy levels, profoundly affecting my daily life. I had to give up waged work. As my health is complicated, I’m under a range of consultants in different hospitals and clinics, which … Read more
Ahead of the general election, we’re sick and tired of government and Labour politicians hyping up attacks on our disability benefit rights — and PM Rishi Sunak’s plans to squeeze welfare to pay for tax cuts. In any case, the reduction in National Insurance Contributions announced in the Spring Budget, enriches high earners the most. Low-waged and part-time women workers get to keep a little more income, which will be wiped out by higher Council Tax and energy bills. Here are some photos and press coverage of the UK day of action on 4 March … Read more
Joining with Big Brother Watch, Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People and others, we’re campaigning against a Bill in Parliament — it gives the DWP powers to snoop on the bank accounts of over 22 million claimants, monitoring every payment by robot algorithm. Thanks to Big Brother Watch for coming to the #NoMoreBenefitDeaths protest outside the DWP on 4 March. BBW interviewed some of us about the Bill. Watch the video below. Read the joint letter to Ministers signed by 40+ organisations here Sign and share these petitions: The Bill is currently in the House … Read more
On Monday 4 March, we’re taking part in the #No More Benefit Deaths national day of action called by Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC). Protesting against plans to slash our entitlement to disability benefits, put more disabled claimants on work conditions, and increase sanctions. DPAC info here. The London protest will meet at 12 noonAt Department for Work & PensionsCaxton House6–12 Tothill StreetLondon SW1H 9NA (Westminster tube) You can also take part on social media, search: #NoMoreBenefitDeaths #FundWelfareNotGenocide Other in-person actions include: Monday’s protest is ahead of Budget Day on Wednesday 6 March. The Chancellor … Read more
On Monday 30 October, we took part in the protest outside the DWP building, and then in the road, against tightening the Work Capability Assessment and say: “No More Deaths from Benefit Cuts”. It was called by Disabled People Against Cuts, joined by John from Black Triangle (Scotland), Unite Community claimant groups across London, and many other claimants. Video clips here and here (thanks to Steve Topple at The Canary). Here is our response to the consultation, from our collective experience: Work Capability Assessment: Activities and Descriptors Consultation Response by WinVisible (women with visible & … Read more
We’re supporting The Mothers Manifesto protest outside Parliament calling for action on food insecurity of children and mothers. The Mothers Manifesto is a group of mothers and grandmothers from Cornwall and Devon who have travelled to London and camped outside Parliament and Downing Street on hunger strike to highlight children and mums going hungry because of poverty. When: Wednesday 13 September 11am – 4pm Where: outside Parliament, London SW1A 0AA. Nearest tube Westminster (step-free) or on Twitter @mothers_manif #MothersHungerStrike The Global Women’s Strike/Women of Colour GWS, Disabled Mothers’ Rights Campaign and others are supporting this … Read more
Ellie talks with James O’Brien, LBC, about who the government is likely to target next after people seeking asylum, about disability benefits and the cost of living.
Hi all, we’ve updated our Universal Credit self-help tips here. The page includes info for ESA claimants on postponing ESA to UC, and our rights.
On Tuesday 25 April, we’re joining Fuel Poverty Action, Disabled People Against Cuts and others in support of Helen Timson, a disabled woman who successfully challenged benefit deductions by the DWP done without her knowledge or consent — the DWP is now appealing against this. Vigil details: Time: 9.15-10.15am and 12-2pm — WinVisible joining at 12 on Tuesday Where: Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, WC2A 2LL Watch court hearing live Court 75 on YouTube 10am – 4pm: Click on Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFfdJovibEk Continues Wednesday 26 April. She says: “My name is Helen Timson. I’m … Read more
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