Event

Event

Library talk – Infected blood compensation

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Time: 1030 – 1130
Date: 20 November 2025
Location: Online

The government established the infected blood compensation scheme in response to the Infected Blood Inquiry. The first payments from the scheme were made in October 2024 and as of September 2025, 3,284 people have begun a claim process. This Library talk explains the origin of the scheme, how it operates in practice, and recent changes to application processes. It will be useful for caseworkers and anyone who is interested to find out more about infected blood compensation.

Book your place on Act.

Join MMSST for Coffee and Chat: Flourish and Nourish

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A celebration of nutrition and wellbeing.
Communications and Administration Network

Food is our fuel, but do we truly understand what nourishes us best? Do you know your food facts? Join us at Flourish and Nourish for a food quiz to test your nutritional knowledge! Your brain, body, and tastebuds will thank you as we explore ways to nourish, flourish and thrive during the colder months.

Agatha Wiseman (our Quiz Master), will be available to talk about the range of wellbeing services available to help you to look after your health and wellbeing as we approach the winter months.

  • Come in person on Thursday 30th Oct 1:30pm – 2:45pm, the Attlee Suite, Portcullis House – Light refreshments will be provided.
  • Come and connect with us virtually on Thursday 6 November, 1:30pm -2:30pm via Teams

Email MMSST@parliament.uk for the link

Parliament Choir – forthcoming events

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The Parliament Choir is formed from politicians and staff from all parties and usually performs three or four concerts a year in various venues in London, and occasionally elsewhere in the UK and abroad.

They have two forthcoming events which may be of interest:

Time: 1930
Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025
Details: Puccini and Bernstein

Time: 1930
Date: Wednesday 3 Dececember 2025
Details: A Westminster Christmas

Caseworker Discussion Forum: Disability Services Complaints (DWP)

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This is a follow up session from the Forum meeting on 7 August where we were joined by the DWP Disability Services Advocacy team. We will be joined by the Disability Services Complaints team, DWP, who will outline their services and handling constituent correspondence.

Time: 10:30-11:30
Date: 21 October 2025
Location: Online via Teams
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953

Dr. Bike

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Dr Bike offers you a free bike check and will carry out simple repairs (pay only for parts if required).

Dr Bike can be found in State Officers Court in the House of Lords by Chancellors Gate. These sessions are held on a fortnightly basis on Wednesdays between 8.30-4.30pm.

No bookings are required it is on a first come first served basis and if there is a queue you can leave your bike and collect it before 4pm. Please be prepared to leave a contact number.

These cycle maintenance sessions are run by Bikeworks. If your bike requires more serious repair you will be advised.

Time: 0800-1630
Location: State Officers Court
Dates:

  • 8 October 2025
  • 22 October 2025
  • 5 November 2025
  • 19 November 2025
  • 4 December 2025
  • 17 December 2025