This action was called by DPAC, Mental Health Resistance Network and Winvisible – Women with visible and invisible disabilities
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BerkshireBerkshire DPAC |
BirminghamWest Midlands DPAC |
BrightonBrighton DPAC & Brighton Benefits Campaign |
EdinburghBlack Triangle Campaign & Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty |
GlasgowGlasgow DPAC And Black Triangle Campaign |
IpswichSuffolk DPAC |
LiverpoolMerseyside TUC & Merseyside DPAC
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LondonDPAC, MHRN and Winvisible |
ManchesterManchester DPAC
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NorwichNorfolk DPAC |
SheffieldSheffield DPAC
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SouthamptonSouthampton DPAC |
VauxhallMental Health Resistance Network and WinVisible |
Berkshire
Speaking to mum & son who has mental health needs. Hugely stressful 18 mth wait from #PIP application to successful tribunal. #PIPFightback
— Berkshire DPAC (@BerkshireDPAC) July 13, 2016
@BerkshireDPAC – pic.twitter.com/MdqFgSQlQO
— Rona Topaz (@Ronat) July 13, 2016
She’s scared about what might happen when she applies for #PIP, with so many people losing their vital income #PIPFightback
— Berkshire DPAC (@BerkshireDPAC) July 13, 2016
Thanks to all who supported us today in Wokingham. Good to engage w disabled ppl & others re: effects of cuts/benefit ‘reform’ #PIPFightback
— Berkshire DPAC (@BerkshireDPAC) July 13, 2016
Birmingham
Birmingham PIP action #PIPFightback pic.twitter.com/5jnOqUdG23
— sandra Daniels (@s73151760) July 13, 2016
Birmingham #PIPFightback pic.twitter.com/ZaSvlZHe59
— anne pridmore (@ebendog) July 13, 2016
And the police have arrived #PIPFightback Birmingham pic.twitter.com/SotEBqK7G5
— em living boldly (@pseudodeviant) July 13, 2016
G4S not impressed with us trying to get to the Capita offices #PIPFightback Birmingham pic.twitter.com/FDsvWMNgdM
— em living boldly (@pseudodeviant) July 13, 2016
#PIPFightback in Birmingham @Dis_PPL_Protest pic.twitter.com/CI90D8zt0R
— em living boldly (@pseudodeviant) July 13, 2016
#PIPFightback in Birmingham – we’re having a sing a long on the Hagley Rd pic.twitter.com/VM4cDcW1iP
— em living boldly (@pseudodeviant) July 13, 2016
#PIPFightback Disabled People Against the Cuts West Midlands in #solidarity with others around the country pic.twitter.com/MCXtuADxp9
— em living boldly (@pseudodeviant) July 13, 2016
Birmingham PIP action #PIPFightback pic.twitter.com/5jnOqUdG23
— sandra Daniels (@s73151760) July 13, 2016
Brighton
#PIPFightback in #Brighton Join us Churchill Square pic.twitter.com/O8S3cXSd21
— Kristina Veasey (@tippyscarecrow) July 13, 2016

Brighton DPAC at Crown House PIP Assessment Centre. Poster reads Enable Us Don’t Disable Us

Banner reading No More Welfare Reforms with prior impact assessment. Disability is not a crime! Compassion is not a Weakness. No More Suicides, Care is Not a Dirty Word, No More Bloodletting for Idealogicial Austerity

Fantastic Banner from the BHIG Group

Road Blocked in Brighton on the way to Churchill Square

Road Block!

Protest moves to the shopping area at Churchill Square
Photo Credit: Penny Shaughnessy
Edinburgh
Now leafleting PIP assessment centre – 12.30-2pm we are at Scottish Parliament. UK-wide Day Action #PIPFightBack pic.twitter.com/crdi1mnWWH
— ECAP ORG (@ecap_org) July 13, 2016
UK-wide Day Action Agnst Unfair PIP assessments. Demo Scottish Parliament #PIPFightBack pic.twitter.com/Vj6p8yhDWx
— ECAP ORG (@ecap_org) July 13, 2016
Now leafleting ATOS PIP assessmnt centre Edinburgh. UK-wide Day Action Against unfair PIP assessmnts #PIPFightback pic.twitter.com/gRt2LDkzOO
— ECAP ORG (@ecap_org) July 13, 2016
Glasgow
Great turnout @Dis_PPL_Protest #PIPFightback at Salus Glasgow, speaking out against PIP regime erroding our rights pic.twitter.com/YPo0Mh75hA
— Glasgow Disability (@GDA__online) July 13, 2016
Ipswich
Morning Interview by BBC Radio Suffolk of Martin Tolley of Suffolk DPAC about the days protest.
#PIPFightback today #Ipswich where disabled people from across #rural #Suffolk are sent for humiliating assessments. pic.twitter.com/cpV0w4jI2S
— Jane Basham (@Jane_Basham) July 13, 2016
Liverpool
Resistance growing at the #Liverpool #PIPFightback protest @Dis_PPL_Protest @MHResist pic.twitter.com/GZeav7No40
— Clara Paillard (@clarapa) July 13, 2016
@SWANsocialwork Merseyside in support of @Dis_PPL_Protest #PIPFightback lobby today in Liverpool pic.twitter.com/ajxUeBueOg
— Rich Moth (@richmoth) July 13, 2016
Mary from #Merseyside Pensioners Association adresses crowds & support #PIPfightback @Dis_PPL_Protest @MHResist pic.twitter.com/6K5vzT4G0x
— Clara Paillard (@clarapa) July 13, 2016
Jan, a bereaved mother, says: DO NOT OPPRESS DISABLED PEOPLE #PIPFightback #Liverpool @Dis_PPL_Protest @MHResist pic.twitter.com/VF4ThLd13i
— Clara Paillard (@clarapa) July 13, 2016
Liz Epps from #Merseyside @Dis_PPL_Protest says #PIP must go #PIPFightback @resistunite @MHResist pic.twitter.com/uzapTCWjdo
— Clara Paillard (@clarapa) July 13, 2016
Solidarity with @Dis_PPL_Protest @MHResist comrades demonstrating across the country #PIPfightback pic.twitter.com/G0wVysoKIK
— Clara Paillard (@clarapa) July 13, 2016
London
#PIPFightback @Dis_PPL_Protest @MHResist @freethepeeps @LennyGrey @EllenClifford1 @BobEllard1 pic.twitter.com/j7yUxbKTSi
— paula peters (@paulapeters2) July 13, 2016
#PIPFightback dis ppl blocking road out of HofC @Dis_PPL_Protest @MHResist @freethepeeps @EllenClifford1 pic.twitter.com/HT4NCCbNMh
— paula peters (@paulapeters2) July 13, 2016
@paulapeters2 @Dis_PPL_Protest @BobEllard1 @MHResist @DbAshby hi Paula can you shout louder. Watching tv but can’t hear over #PIPFightback
— (((debbie domb))) (@sparklemouseK) July 13, 2016
@_C_Murphy @Dis_PPL_Protest @MHResist You’re all doing a great job 👍 Can hear you on every news channel in the background #PIPFightback
— Joanne Burrows (@mrsjo27) July 13, 2016
Oh dear @BBCNews is the #PIPFightback protest too noisy for you? Shame. Perhaps you shld ask @Dis_PPL_Protest what they’re protesting about!
— Bolshie Bear (@BolshieBear) July 13, 2016
Now outside Parliament #PIPFightback #PIP @Dis_PPL_Protest pic.twitter.com/gtyvcuJFj9
— Unite the Resistance (@resistunite) July 13, 2016
By the media enclosures at parliament. #PIPFightback @Dis_PPL_Protest reading out the names of people who’ve died pic.twitter.com/zdzPKlvl9Q
— Boycott Workfare (@boycottworkfare) July 13, 2016
Round of applause from a group of schoolchildren as we walk through parliament square @Dis_PPL_Protest @MHResist #PIPFightback
— Boycott Workfare (@boycottworkfare) July 13, 2016
Mandy and Amy protesting against disability benefit cuts #PIPFightback pic.twitter.com/ukjOY0LDW3
— Inclusion London (@InclusionLondon) July 13, 2016
#PIPFightback @Dis_PPL_Protest @BobEllard1 @MHResist @DbAshby capita shut down DWP shut down dis ppl fighting back pic.twitter.com/fOMFJRzedC
— paula peters (@paulapeters2) July 13, 2016
#PIPFightback @Dis_PPL_Protest @EllenClifford1 @BobEllard1 @AnitaBellows12 DWP HQ shut down road blocked pic.twitter.com/FkRwIKr3aK
— paula peters (@paulapeters2) July 13, 2016
‘how does it feel to work for a department where human rights abuses are carried out on a daily basis?’ #PIPFightback @Dis_PPL_Protest
— Boycott Workfare (@boycottworkfare) July 13, 2016
My experience of applying for PIP: fabrication of information, ignoring of medical evidence, twisting of words and statements #PIPFightback
— ((jjarichardson))) (@jjarichardson) July 13, 2016
People from WinVisible explain what Capita are #PIPFightback @Dis_PPL_Protest ‘They have a financial incentive to torture us w/their exams’
— Boycott Workfare (@boycottworkfare) July 13, 2016
#PIPFightback on our way down to the DWP @Dis_PPL_Protest pic.twitter.com/EG0uX5Waeg
— Boycott Workfare (@boycottworkfare) July 13, 2016
#PIPFightback #PIP @Dis_PPL_Protest Marching to the DWP pic.twitter.com/oDxxQLiphj
— Unite the Resistance (@resistunite) July 13, 2016
Victoria Street Central London SHUT DOWN #PIPFightback #PIP @Dis_PPL_Protest pic.twitter.com/iXDjHyvXeC
— Aiden Lawler (@AidenSWP) July 13, 2016
RT @paulapeters2 #PIPFightback #olsx capita HQ shut down front entrance pic.twitter.com/dG8gpQcUnR
— Occupy News Network (@OccupyNN) July 13, 2016
Sharar Ali deputy leader of the green party bringing solidarity to @Dis_PPL_Protest protest #PIPFightback pic.twitter.com/CqBNMobFP4
— Inclusion London (@InclusionLondon) July 13, 2016
Steve says I am just an ordinary bloke who worked for 38 yrs. I’ve just had enough. #PIPFightback @Dis_PPL_Protest pic.twitter.com/q9rdaKUNaZ
— Inclusion London (@InclusionLondon) July 13, 2016
Manchester
Salford ATOS office targeted by Disabled People Against Cuts https://t.co/bNuYqbILJF #PIPFightback #Salford pic.twitter.com/2eHJJlcmt2
— salford star mag (@salfordstar09) July 13, 2016
#PIPFightback 13/07/16 Salford/Manchester https://t.co/XQPTV6XCrl pic.twitter.com/s0RDJPqIQ0
— MDPAC (@McrDPAC) July 14, 2016
Manchester DPAC #PIPFightback outside #ATOS PIP Consultation Centre @Dis_PPL_Protest @TenPercent #CRAPITA pic.twitter.com/oHgqXj5lOi
— Grayling_Watch (@Grayling_Watch) July 13, 2016
Norwich
Today’s PIP protest in Norwich @Dis_PPL_Protest #PIPFightBack pic.twitter.com/PwGQ0iIN5C
— ILFAction (@ilfaction) July 13, 2016
Sheffield
Solidarity and love to all who supported #PIPFightback in Sheffield today. PIP is a sham that is causing suffering. pic.twitter.com/ME03xGTpv5
— UniteComm Sheffield (@UniteCommSheff) July 13, 2016
@BobEllard1 #Sheffield #PIPfightback sending Solidarity to everyone campaigning around Britain today ✊ pic.twitter.com/UiK1ZBENPv
— Relish Hendy (@relish_hendy) July 13, 2016
#PIPFightback Fight SHAM PIP assessments. Sheffield. TODAY. 12-1pm, 1 Hartshead Square. https://t.co/ovdrJB9asG pic.twitter.com/fmLgh9Af49
— SheffieldUncut (@SheffieldUncut1) July 13, 2016
People tell us why they think PIP is a sham at #PIPFightback, Sheffield. 2/3. VIDEO: https://t.co/JGey7tlQkB pic.twitter.com/bFD5WX1Uro
— SheffieldUncut (@SheffieldUncut1) July 13, 2016
Solidarity and love to all who supported #PIPFightback in Sheffield today. PIP is a sham that is causing suffering. pic.twitter.com/ME03xGTpv5
— UniteComm Sheffield (@UniteCommSheff) July 13, 2016
People talk about why they are at today’s #PIPFightback at DWP Hartshead Square Sheffield. https://t.co/N9e4iVCdDu … pic.twitter.com/ZD1dKvguAa
— SheffieldUncut (@SheffieldUncut1) July 13, 2016
Southampton
Photo Credit: David Smith
Vauxhall
Demo in Vauxhall #PIPFightback #PIP @Dis_PPL_Protest pic.twitter.com/JZFqIsZ8UF
— Aiden Lawler (@AidenSWP) July 13, 2016

Vauxhall Action Photos – day of Action against PIP – Roy from MHRN holding a Cuts Kill Banner

Protest outside the Vauxhall Assessment Centre

As well as protesting about PIP and other cuts to disability social security payments, the protesters felt the need – quite rightfully – of making a statement against the racism that has infected our society

A poignant banner listing the names of some of the people who have died due to welfare cuts

Gill Thompson talking about the sanctions that killed her brother David Clapson
Photo Credits: Peter Marshall
Ive had two heart attacks I also have copd and I have just been refused pip , I really am down and just feel like ending it all as I cant cope with the stress and anxiety all this is putting me through, all the marches were fantastic but I think to no avail , ian duncan smith should hang his head in shame , you have virtually got to be nearly dead before they consider you claim,
Andy I know its a real kick in the guts when you get a claim refused after one of these assessments, its happened to me so I know what you are going through – but lots of people are getting decisions overturned. Use the MR and appeals process – if you can get advice from CAB or an advocacy service in your area then that will help you.
And yes I know that one day of protest won’t bring change – that’s why we’ll be going out again and again and again until things do change.
Fights for Civil Rights ( and that’s what this is) do take time but we are resolved to keep fighting until we win this. PIP (and WCA ) are nasty systems that have no place in any decent society – and we will keep on going until they are part of history.
Hang in there Andy you can beat the DWP on your claim if you keep going and we can all beat the DWP together if we all keep going.
Andy,
this is so wrong, please keep going fill in a mandatory re-consideration and as Bob has said see if CAB or a Advocacy service can help, some points are that these pip assessors are not necessarily up to scratch, they tend to falsify there statements or modify them to lower the scoring process, i would also go back to your gp, medical team and have this recorded as to how this is making you feel etc as this is to help in tribunal cases and in duty of care should your condition worsen they have responsibilty to and if you get a advocate that feels there is strong enough case don’t hesistate to get them to complain to maximus or whoever did the assessment, i have done this before and am now looking at both times i have been assessed to see if there are grounds to take this to the professional body for various issues relating to qualifications to misleading and contradictory statements in the medical.
I wish you all the best and keep a note of how your feeling since the medical and any events afterwards as this can be usefull to show to the tribunal under worsening of condition and is also something that can be used as a complaint against atos and the assessor for the same purpose
be strong, this evil entity needs to be bought back to reality
Well done to all of you,I was having to talk to legal people so I could not get near the computer, you all Deserve a medal.
as to whether the tories will listen well this weeks conversation if they been anything to go by with atos and dwp, doubt it, looking at the July dwp document given to their wca assessors is just another clear indication that until this lot are properly regulated and complaints are not dealt in house then no, this process needs a disciplinary procedure similiar to the NHS and a mandatory reporting procedure for any nurses that are complained against in their medical to be forwarded onto the regulating body to go on file and if necessary they should be subject to a fitness to work procedure.
Well-done to every one of you who took part on the streets or online. It seems more people are listening if kids and passers by are support the protestors by applauding or honking their horns.
Let’s see where this new lot of Tories take us at, she says she’s going to listen. Will she listen to disabled people?