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Rent is £1150pcm before bills, please contact dan.gottschalk@parliament.uk if interested.
The Members and Members’ Staff Services in collaboration with the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) are pleased to invite Members’ staff to attend our upcoming roadshow events in Scotland this September.
Event details
The roadshows are open to all Members’ staff. There will be two roadshow events taking place in Scotland:
Both events will follow the same agenda, so please attend the event that is more convenient for you to travel to.
To register to attend please email (MMSST@parliament.uk) and you will be sent an outlook invitation. Please register your interest by Tuesday 2 September.
What to expect
The agenda will include informative presentations from IPSA and the Home Office, as well as updates from the House Administration. The events are also a chance to connect and network with colleagues from other local offices.
For more information, please contact MMSST@parliament.uk
Free webinar from Policy in Practice
Time: 10:30 – 11:45
Date: Wednesday 27 August 2026
Location: Online
Registration: Please click here for full details and registration
Changes to disability benefits are set to affect millions of low income households across the UK. Despite recent government concessions softening the immediate impact, significant changes remain on the horizon, with major implications for councils, NHS services and local support systems.
An increase to Universal Credit and investment in employment support is offset by changes to the health element of Universal Credit, putting additional pressure on already stretched services.
For councils, understanding who will be affected and preparing early will be key to avoiding deepening hardship in their communities.
Time: 14:30 – 15:30
Date: Thursday 7 August 2025
Location: Online via MS Teams
The Caseworker Discussion Forum takes place each month via MS Teams.
This month’s forum will focus on a Disability Services benefits overview and handling constituent correspondence, with staff from DWP.
The forum is complemented by a dedicated Teams chat which enables you to share ideas and best practice, with support being on hand from the Library should specialist knowledge be required.
You do not have to be a caseworker to attend these sessions – they are open to any Members’ staff who handle casework.
The Members and Members’ staff Services Team (MMSST), in collaboration with the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), is planning a roadshow event in Scotland this September. This forms part of a wider programme of roadshows taking place across the UK throughout the year.
What to expect
The roadshow event is aimed at all Members’ staff and is a valuable opportunity to learn more about the wide range of support and services available to you and connect with colleagues from other local offices.
The event will take place week commencing 8 September. Further information, including location and timings, will be communicated shortly.
Help to shape the event
The MMSST are keen to hear from you as we begin to plan the event. Please email MMSST@parliament.uk to receive a link to a short feedback form to share your suggestions.
We look forward to connecting with you in Scotland later this year.
New guidance has been issued on escorting guests on the visitor route in Parliament, including a new tour script.
Please visit https://parlinet.parliament.uk/on-the-estate/visitor-access/visitor-route/ for details of the route and the permissions and rules required relating to escorting guests.
Please note that Members’ staff on occasional day passes, even if security-cleared, are not permitted to escort guests.
Global progress on the sustainable development goals has stalled. The talk will discuss the state of global aid and outlook for the goals.
Time: 10:30 – 11:30
Date: Thursday 17 July 2025
Location: Online via Teams
Registration: via ACT
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Date: Tuesday 15 July 2025
Location: Online via Teams
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953
The topic will be Universal credit and DWP correspondence/hotline and we’ll be joined by DWP staff to discuss how caseworkers can get support for constituents with universal credit issues.
You can submit questions in advance if you wish. It will still be possible to ask questions during the forum meeting.
This summer, join the Commons Library for a free tour of our much-loved Members’ Library.
Open to MPs’ staff and House administration staff, these tours are an opportunity to explore our unique heritage space, learn more about the history of the Library and see highlights from our collection.
Tours will last an hour and are led by our friendly Members’ Library team. Sign up now: Intro to the Library: Summer Library Tours
Dates:
Monday 14 July 2025 | 1pm | 30 min | MS Teams
Vote Office: Understanding the daily business papers (talk & Q&A)
Learn how to navigate the Order Paper and its supporting documents, including information on accessibility.
Register here.
Monday 14 July 2025 | 3pm
VOTE OFFICE TOUR (45 min)
Join us to learn more about the history of the office and the work we do to support Chamber business on a daily basis.
Register here
3pm (45 min): REGISTER
Tuesday 15 July 2025 | 1pm | 30 min | MS Teams
Vote Office: Understanding Bills and legislative documents (talk & Q&A)
Learn about the legislative stages of Bills along with any associated documents and information on accessibility.
Register here.
Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 1pm | 30 min | MS Teams
Vote Office: Understanding Select Committee reports and Government policy papers (talk & Q&A)
Learn about the different types of publications released via the Vote Office daily.
Register here.
Please get in touch with Iliyan Nanchev if you have any questions or specific requests relevant to your team.