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ParliNet launches Monday October 16

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ParliNet, Parliament’s new intranet, will launch tomorrow, Monday 16 October.

ParliNet will be accessible from anywhere, on any device, using a parliamentary login, and will replace the current intranet as a place to go for timely, trusted and relevant information.

On Monday, staff be sent more information to your parliamentary emails about how to get access to the site. There will also be an information stand in the weeks after ParliNet launches, to ask questions or receive advice about using ParliNet, as well as online and in-person demo sessions.

ParliNet and w4mp

We will be migrating existing intranet links to the new site, but this will not be a simple update as the structure and content of the new site is very different from the current one. We will complete the update before the old intranet is turned off at the end of the month.

Israel terror attacks: compensation for victims

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How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attacks in Israel starting on 7 October 2023.

The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs has designated the attacks in Israel starting from, but not limited to, 7 October 2023 as acts of terrorism. 

Claimants can apply directly and do not need to go through their MP, solicitor or any paid representatives.

Please see the Government website for information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/israel-terror-attacks-compensation-for-victims

ParliAble panel discussion for World Mental Health Day

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1pm today.

Today (10th October) is World Mental Health Day

ParliAble, one of the fantastic Workplace Equality Networks in Parliament is hosting a panel discussion event to mark this important campaign. Details below!

Join us online for an exciting panel for World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10th October at 1pm.

The panel is chaired by Dixsha Patel, ParliAble Treasurer. It will include personal experience of mental health, two wonderful keynote speakers from NHS occupational psychologist and finally joined by Samuel from the parliamentary health and wellbeing service.

To join the meeting, please email [email protected]

British Liver Trust

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A Wellness Working Group event

Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Date: Monday 16 October 2023
Location: Online

Please join us to hear the British Liver Trust talk about the work they do, the huge rise in liver disease and liver cancer and the crisis in access to services. We will also learn about the risk factors of liver disease for ourselves, our family and our constituents.

The British Liver trust provide vital advice to help people improve their liver health. They provide the public and patients with up to date information and support, including a free nurse-led helpline and online community, as well as delivering awareness campaigns such as the Love Your Liver Campaign, which seeks to raise awareness of the major risk factors that can cause liver damage and encourage those who are at risk to get tested. It includes:

  • a free online screener that assesses whether you are at risk of liver disease and provides information on what to do if you are
  • a year round awareness campaign with the media and through promotional displays
  • Love Your Liver community screening events held in association with local liver clinicians around the UK

Estelle, Tom & Lisa

The Wellness Working Group

rsvp to [email protected]

Love Your Liver

PolicyMogul Conference Connector

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If you’re going to the party conferences this year, use PolicyMogul’s free tool to meet organisations and policymakers who share your interests.

Simply fill in a short form with some information about you and the kind of people you’re interested in meeting, and PolicyMogul will connect you with relevant people.

https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/eAnhCWL3Di5l7N0lI6jTo1?domain=about.policymogul.com/

The price of postage stamps will rise on 2 October 2023

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The prices of Royal Mail postage stamps will rise on 2 October 2023

  • A first-class stamp for a standard letter will rise to £1.25
  • The price of a second-class stamp for a standard letter will remain at £0.75
  • Large letter first class will rise to £1.95
  • Large letter second class will rise to £1.55

You can find full details of all price rises here: https://www.royalmail.com/sites/royalmail.com/files/2023-09/our-prices-october-2023-ta.pdf

Subject Access Requests – guidance for MPs’ offices

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Please note that links to the old Parliamentary intranet have been removed as of October 2023. Please use search on ParliNet to find relevant current details, if available.

https://parlinet.parliament.uk/house-of-commons-members-staff/

The Information Compliance Team has updated its guidance on Subject Access Requests for MPs’ offices and you can find it here

You could also have a look at our page on Data Protection here: https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/data-protection/

Design a pie for Parliament!

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Please note that links to the old Parliamentary intranet have been removed as of October 2023. Please use search on ParliNet to find relevant current details, if available.

https://parlinet.parliament.uk/house-of-commons-members-staff/

It’s 250 years since the first ‘official’ catering venue opened in the House of Commons and to celebrate this and the work of the catering teams in making Parliament happen, they’re celebrating the culinary creativity of the parliamentary community and inviting you to design a pie for Parliament!

The winner will have their pie on the menu in Bellamy’s and be offered the opportunity to serve on the day, wearing their very own 250 anniversary apron. 

For details about how to enter, please visit the intranet page here