Event

Event

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. 

MMSST Midlands Roadshow

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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.

Data protection compliance: AI and other developments

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Time: 1400 – 1500
Date: 28 January 2026
Location: Online

To mark Data Privacy Day, the Information Commissioner’s Office is delivering a webinar for Members and their staff. This is your opportunity to find out more about data protection law, including:

  • How to deal with Subject Access Requests
  • When you can share constituents’ personal data
  • How to use generative AI in a compliant manner

There will also be lots of time to answer any questions you have.

The session will take place on Wednesday 28 January between 2pm and 3pm. You can book your place here.

If you can’t attend, there is advice about how to comply with your data protection obligations on ParliNet, including a link to dedicated e-learning.

Library Talk – The relationship between church and state

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Time: 1400 – 1500
Date: 11 December 2025
Location: Online via Teams
Sign up link: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=8325

The relationship between church and state is a very old feature of the UK constitution but also little understood.

This Library talk will explore the historical foundations of the UK’s two established churches – England and Scotland – how their relationship with ‘the state’ has evolved over time and what the main obligations and benefits are today.

With the recent announcement of a new Archbishop of Canterbury, the talk will also explain the Lords Spiritual and the King’s role in appointing bishops and archbishops, as well as the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. It will also explain the role of Parliament in Church Measures and the status of ecclesiastical law.