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Library/NAO talk: Unlocking land for housing

Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: 2 July 2026Location: Online via TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=9857 The government has set a milestone to deliver 1.5 million new homes over this Parliament to July 2029. This will require building more than 300,000 homes per annum on average, a level of housebuilding that was last achieved in the 1960s. The government says…

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POSTPONED – London and South East Roadshow 

Please note that the London and South East roadshow has been postponed. We are currently working to secure an alternative date for the event and will share further details with you as soon as possible. For more information on the London and South East roadshow, visit ParliNet or email MMSST@parliament.uk

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Library/NAO talk: Access to Work scheme

Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: 25 June 2026Location: Online via TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=9875 Access to Work is a demand-led grant scheme to help people get, or stay in, work if they have a physical or mental health condition or disability. Funding may pay for things like specialist equipment, support workers such as a British Sign Language interpreter,…

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Library talk: The NATO Summit 2026

The NATO summit will take place in Ankara on 7 and 8 July. Join Library experts from our International Affairs and Defence team to find out more about the key topics for discussion and what we might expect from the Summit. Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: 18 June 2026Location: Online via TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=10108

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BEAT Eating Disorders Casework Service

Do you have a constituent with an eating disorder that has been denied NHS care? If you are supporting a constituent who has (either themselves or as a carer) been denied a referral, assessment, information, or treatment for an eating disorder, Beat Eating Disorders’ free casework advisory service may be able to help.  We regularly hear from people whose care is not in line with clinical…

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Library Talk: Representation of the People Bill

Need a refresher on the Representation of the People Bill? As the bill is carried over into the next parliamentary session, this talk can help you get the facts on the main points of the bill, key changes at committee and more. Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: Tuesday 9 June 2026Location: Online via TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=9727

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Welcome to Parliament (Members’ Staff Induction)

Welcome to Parliament. The new joiner induction sessions are available to book via the ACT portal. If you have a new joiner in your office, please share with them. This session will welcome you to being part of the Parliamentary community and cover essential information from key House services that will help you to settle…

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The House Magazine’s Lord Cormack Fellowship

Applications for this amazing opportunity for aspiring political journalists are now open, and the deadline for applications is 22 June 2026. Total Politics Group is proud to announce the return of the Lord Cormack Fellowship, a paid editorial and political journalism fellowship with The House magazine, Parliament’s independent and cross-party publication. The fellowship is named in honour…

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What’s your blood type?

The Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service will be joined by representatives from NHS Blood and Transplant to offer members of the Parliamentary community the chance to find out their blood type and learn more about blood donation. Time: 10:00 – 16:00Date: 24 June 2026Location: Room O, PCH Find out more here

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Caseworker Discussion Forum – SEND reform in England

Time: 1030Date: Thursday 11 June 2026Location: Online via Teams With Nerys Roberts and Rob Long from the Commons Library For booking and further information, please see ACT.

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