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A POSTNote from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.
https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-0706/
This POSTnote considers transitions to meet environmental targets and how their costs and benefits for different members of society can be distributed fairly.
With the launch of ParliNet, the new parliamentary intranet, we will be updating links from w4mp to intranet pages to reflect the improved structure of the new site.
ParliNet contains everything you need to stay connected to the parliamentary community. Use it to find information like catering menus, events, contact numbers, and the latest news, and we will be reviewing the contents of w4mp to ensure that it complements what you can find there.
Please note that the old intranet is not being updated and will be switched off on 25 October. Just like us, you should update your favourites and bookmarks to ones on parlinet.parliament.uk before then.
Exclusive webinar for MPs’ staff
During Talk Money Week, MoneyHelper (brought to you by the Money and Pensions Service) is hosting an exclusive webinar to support MP’s staff to have better conversations with constituents about money. Our financial wellbeing experts will help you:
Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to an MP’s office, the free MoneyHelper webinar will help you guide your constituents to make more informed financial decisions. Secure your spot and register today!
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.
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
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 parliAble@parliament.uk
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:
Estelle, Tom & Lisa
The Wellness Working Group
rsvp to mpsstaff-wwg@parliament.uk
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/
A Research Briefing from the House of Commons Library.
Imprints are details that must appear on political or election-related material to show who is has produced it. This briefing explains the requirements for imprints.
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn02174/
A new Constitution Unit report by Dr Rebecca McKee examines the key role played by MPs’ staff in our political system, shedding new light on who they are, and what they do.
You can read the report here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit/sites/constitution_unit/files/206_-unsung_heroes_-_full_report.pdf