Author: W4MP Editor

Behind the Scenes with the Official Report

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During the February recess, the Official Report (Hansard) is offering Members’ staff an opportunity to learn how parliamentary proceedings are edited in the Official Report.

Spend an hour and a half with us and find out:

  • How Hansard reports MPs’ speeches
  • Which debates are read the most by constituents and how to share parliamentary contributions online
  • Who to contact with queries about the Official Report and where to read speeches before publication

We finish with a tour of the Hansard offices and the Press Gallery.

We will be holding in-person sessions on the parliamentary estate on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th February. Priority will be given to new Members’ staff, but all are welcome.

For more information, to book a place or to join Hansard’s mailing list for future sessions, contact hansardoutreach@parliament.uk

Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service

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Webinar hosted by the Wellness Working Group

Time: 1300-1400
Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Location: Online via MS Teams

Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service
https://www.paladinservice.co.uk/

Paladin is a trauma-informed service established in 2013, to assist high risk victims of stalking in England and Wales and who support a nationwide network of accredited Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers (ISACs) who ensure that high risk victims of stalking are supported and that a coordinated community response is developed locally to keep victims and their children safe.

This session will provide you with an overview of stalking behaviours and how you can support and signpost victims of stalking.

To receive the link to the session, please email mpsstaff-wwg@parliament.uk

Members’ Staff Annual Conference – 26 March 2026 

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The Members’ staff Annual Conference will be taking place on Thursday 26 March 2026.  This year, the event will centre on the theme of security and wellbeing and will highlight the crucial role that Members’ staff play in making parliament happen in Westminster and in the constituency.  

The full-day event will feature practical workshops, external guest speakers, and plenty of opportunities for Members’ staff to share experiences and best practices between offices. This will be a hybrid event with limited spaces available to attend in-person and spaces online via Teams. 

For more information about the conference and to apply to attend the event, visit the ParliNet event page. Please note that the deadline for applying for an in-person space is midday on Friday 13 February.  

A Short Introduction to Autism, Dyslexia and ADHD

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An event hosted by the Wellness Working Group

Time: 1400-1500
Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Location: Online via Teams

Please join Kate Golding, Jo Rees and Sarah Hussey for a short introduction to autism, dyslexia and ADHD where you will enter the world of neurodivergence.

We are experts by lived experience as well as by profession and we will raise awareness and share our knowledge which we hope will enhance your working, and in some instances, home life.

The three conditions are interconnected and we hope to exemplify a cultural shift away from focusing on impairments which need fixing, to empowerment and a strengths based approach.

Please email mpsstaff-wwg@parliament.uk to receive the link to the meeting.

Drop-in event: Meet the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO)

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For MPs and their staff.

Time: 0900-1700 – drop in, no need to book a slot
Date: Tuesday 27 January 2026
Location: Member Hub, Portcullis House

Come along and meet the Ombudsman directly to find out more about the complaints process, meet with PHSO colleagues, including Senior Caseworkers and the Policy and Public Affairs Team and learn how the team can help improve public services for your constituents
 
For more information on meeting the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, visit ParliNet. 

Access to Justice: Legal aid and services

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A research briefing from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST).

  • How have changes to legal aid affected access to justice in England and Wales?
  • What are the key trends, impacts and regional disparities in legal support and service provision?

Find out by reading the research briefing here: Access to Justice: Legal aid and services

Structure of the NHS in England (ICBs, trusts, etc) – Caseworker Discussion Forum

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Time: 1030 – 1130
Date: Thursday 12 February 2026
Location: Online via MS Teams
Information and booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953

With Tom Powell, Manjit Gheera and Rachael Harker from the Commons Library.

MMSST Midlands Roadshow

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Sign up now!

The MMSST will be hosting a roadshow event in the Midlands this February.  

The event forms part of a wider programme of roadshows taking place across the UK this year and offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of the wide range of support and services available to you, while also providing a chance to connect and network with colleagues from other local offices.   

The agenda will include informative presentations from IPSA and the Home Office, as well as updates and workshops with House Administration services such as the Library. 

The roadshow will take place on Wednesday 11 February 2026. Please note that it is open only to parliamentary staffers.

To register to attend, please email MMSST@parliament.uk and you will be sent an outlook invitation and further information.