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MPs’ Staff Survey of Well-being 2026
The Wellness Working Group undertakes an anonymous survey of MPs staff to better understand the pressures and effects that our jobs have on our wellbeing. We are delighted that Dr Weinberg from Salford University has agreed to run the survey again for us this year. The survey is completely anonymous and a chance to be…
Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service
Webinar hosted by the Wellness Working Group Time: 1300-1400Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026Location: Online via MS Teams Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Servicehttps://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…
Members’ Staff Annual Conference – 26 March 2026
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…
Play for Westminster Wanderers
Westminster Wanderers FC are an adult men’s FA standard football club, competing in the Southern Sunday Football League and also organising social football. We are seeking new players to play our weekly social football match, which has been going for at least 10 years. We play an 8-a-side game at Pimlico Academy every week on…
A Short Introduction to Autism, Dyslexia and ADHD
An event hosted by the Wellness Working Group Time: 1400-1500Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026Location: 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…
Drop-in event: Meet the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO)
For MPs and their staff. Time: 0900-1700 – drop in, no need to book a slotDate: Tuesday 27 January 2026Location: 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…
Access to Justice: Legal aid and services
A research briefing from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). Find out by reading the research briefing here: Access to Justice: Legal aid and services
Changes to insurance
Changes have recently been made to the business travel and personal accident insurance policies. To find out more, see here: ParliNet | Updates to business travel and personal accident insurance
Structure of the NHS in England (ICBs, trusts, etc) – Caseworker Discussion Forum
Time: 1030 – 1130Date: Thursday 12 February 2026Location: Online via MS TeamsInformation and booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953 With Tom Powell, Manjit Gheera and Rachael Harker from the Commons Library.
MMSST Midlands Roadshow
Sign up now! 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…