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The Wellness Working Group has an intranet page, and you can find it here.
The Wellness Working Group (WWG) is a cross party group of MPs’ staff which aims to place a greater focus on staff welfare and improve support for the well-being of members’ staff both on and off the Parliamentary Estate.
This House of Commons Library briefing provides an overview of disability discrimination law and explains legal duties to consider the needs of disabled people.
Read the research briefing here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9061/
Cash remains a key payment method for more vulnerable people, but its wider use is in decline, accelerated by the pandemic. How will Government and industry protect access to cash?
Read the House of Commons Library Briefing here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9054/
Another research briefing from the House of Commons Library: Loot Boxes in Video Games
In September 2020, the Government launched a call for evidence into the impact of loot boxes on gambling-like behaviour. This Library Paper gives a brief overview of loot boxes, what the law says, and concerns that have been raised.
You can find it here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8498/
The House of Commons Library has produced a research briefing for MPs and their staff to help them to deal with casework involving dissatisfaction with the police including:
You can find it here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9053/
The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) second Annual Review has been published. You can find further information here:
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/
Please see below the message from the Independent Reviewer of the UK Parliament Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. You can read more about the scheme here: https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/harassment-involving-mps-and-staff/
The independent 18-month review of UK Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) is examining the operation of the Scheme to date, specifically the bullying and harassment and sexual misconduct policies and procedures. The full terms of reference are available on the intranet. This survey is a chance for anyone in the Parliamentary community to provide feedback as part of the 18-month review. It should take no longer than 5-10 minutes to complete.
Dear Colleagues,
The 18 month review of the ICGS is well underway and I am keen to ensure I am giving as many people as possible the opportunity to give their views about the Scheme. As part of the review, I would like to invite you to take part in a short survey about your opinions and experiences.
You can complete the ICGS 18 month review survey online.
The survey should take no more than 5/10 minutes and can be completed on laptops, PCs and mobile phones. Please be assured that all responses are confidential and anonymous and the survey has been reviewed by IRIS (Information Rights and Information Security) and the Lords Information Compliance Team. The anonymised responses will be analysed by an external expert analyst. For more information, please view our frequently asked questions.
Your views will make an important contribution to the review and its recommendations. The deadline for the survey is 4 December.
Alison Stanley CBE FCIPD
Independent Reviewer – 18 Month Review
UK Parliament Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme
The House of Commons Library has produced a full briefing on its series on House of Commons trends. It looks at statistics on the working and procedures of the House of Commons. It looks at the composition of the Commons, the Parliamentary mechanisms, time spent on different types of business and staffing among other things.
Constituents may contact their Member of Parliament seeking advice on military medals. The House of Commons Library has produced a briefing providing information on eligibility for military medals and how to apply.
You can find it here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7190/
The Commons Library has published a Briefing Paper discussing issues relating to returning to work. It provides an overview of relevant health and safety law and a discussion of Government guidance on working safely in the context of Covid-19. It also includes a discussion of the positions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This is a fast-moving area and the paper should be read as correct at the time of publication (10.11.2020).