Wednesday, 5 September 2012

ATOS... This has to STOP

The people I support have had experience of ATOS. I have had experience of ATOS. We are all agreed that the treatment we received has been humiliating and demeaning, failing to take into consideration our mental condition or the professional opinions of doctors and psychiatrists.
I do find myself worrying for them. I am out of it thankfully. I was assessed a couple of years ago following my breakdown and I was deemed by ATOS to have nothing wrong with me and fit for work. I currently do not work. I also do not claim any benefits as I am not entitled to any as my wife works part time. I have had no money for the last 3 years, but I manage.
I fear that the policies of this government and the actions of ATOS will drive many already ill and disabled people to the brink of despair and beyond. I am already beginning to research the number of deaths that can be directly attributed to ATOS assessments and I am deeply concerned by what I am finding. 
Something has to give and this situation simply cannot be allowed to continue. 

A couple of images published today on Facebook, though extreme do describe the current situation very well...



2 comments:

  1. I assume you saw the two recent television programmes about ATOS. Absolutely disgusting and outrageous that they have the brass neck to sponsor the Paralympics. Have you considered a petition with 38 degrees? I'll tweet yout post.

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  2. Yes I did, they made me livid! I have located a number of petitions in protest of ATOS and I've signed as many as I can. Appreciate the tweet!
    Best wishes, Matt

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