SCRAP ATOS - END THE WORK CAPABILITY
ASSESSMENT
- 10 Thousands Cuts &
Counting is a a ceremony of remembrance and solidarity for those who have had
their lives devastated by the austerity programme, including more than
10,000 people who died shortly after undergoing the Atos Work Capability
Assessment, the degrading test used by the
government to assess the needs of
people receiving benefits related
to disability and ill health.
- The gathering will demand
an immediate end to the Work Capability Assessment, as voted for by the British
Medical Association, and a New Deal for sick & disabled people based on
their needs, abilities and ambitions.
28th September •
Parliament Square, London • 12 noon
Disabled people are leading
the fight back against the injustices of austerity: we cannot stand idly by
while our communities and institutions are devastated by this
government.
We're trying to raise £1000 to
cover the expenses of this important memorial. Please donate to our fund
below.
On Saturday 28th September, the community will gather to demand an end to the government’s
austerity assault which particularly affects disabled
people.
The
ceremony will remember those who have died and those living who are having their
independence and dignity challenged as a result of austerity, led by disability
activists, Occupy activists, the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, Michael Meacher MP and other
representatives.
A delegation from the
gathering will present to the Prime Minister The Downing Street Demand, in support of
52,000 people who have already signed the WOW Petition, which calls for an
immediate end to degrading way in which the government assesses the support
needs given to valuable people in our community and a New Deal for sick &
disabled people based on their needs, abilities and ambitions.
http://www.10kcuts.org
