Paula
Peters from DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) came to speak to KUWG this week. She talked about
their actions against benefit cuts, ATOS and Maximus over the past 5
years. DPAC have got results. ATOS no longer does WCA (Work Capability Assessments) assessments.
Ester McVey is no longer an MP.
DPAC
have reported the UK to the UN on the grounds that benefits cuts
especially axing the Independent Living Fund breach the human rights
of disabled people.
Paula also looked towards the
future. All the signs are that Stephen Crabb will try to make cuts
to PIP (Personal Independence Payments) after all. He is due to make a speech on 12th,
which we will watch with interest.
DPAC's website is at http://dpac.uk.net
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