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External Services Open Day

Time: 1000 – 1700Date: Thursday 22 October 2026Location: PCH This event is designed to give Members and Members’ staff the opportunity to engage directly with a range of external bodies that support you in your casework. This is a unique opportunity to connect with representatives from a range of Government Departments and external organisations. What…

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Library Research Briefings

The House of Commons Library produces excellent research briefings on topics relating to current affairs and matters of interest to MPs and their staff. Some of the latest briefings include: You can find all of the briefings here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/type/research-briefing

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MOM Call – Wednesday 7 October 2026

Time: 11:00Date: Wednesday 7 October 2026Guest speakers: Parliamentary Security Department and Personal Cyber Advice ServiceLocation: Online via MS Teams The MOM Call takes place every Wednesday and is your opportunity to hear from various House services, receive useful updates, and ask questions. If you manage your Members’ Office and you have not received an invitation…

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New Starters Welcome to Parliament induction

Time: 1000 – 1200Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026Location: online via MS TeamsRegistration: please sign up via ACT Further information: please email MMSST@parliament.uk The Members and Members’ staff Services Team invites all new Members’ Staff to join us for a two hour Welcome to Parliament induction session. Aims:​ The session is interactive and will include polls,…

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Ordering wreaths for Armistice Day or Remembrance Sunday

If you would like to order a wreath for Armistice Day or Remembrance Sunday, you can do so by contacting the Royal British Legion directly: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-give/shop/wreaths They are able to provide a portcullis badge for the centre of the wreath, but you will need to request this at the time you order the wreath, and…

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Public Service Ombudsman – Complaints Champions Workshop

Open to Members of Parliament and their staff. The Public Service Ombudsman (formerly known as the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman) independently investigates complaints about UK government departments, other public organisations, and the NHS in England.  Complaining can be complicated for some people. If you are a Member of Parliament, or work for one, we want…

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DigiHub Launch – 1 October 2026

PDS is launching the new DigiHub is launching on Thursday 1 October 2026 to make it easier to access digital support, services and information in one place. DigiHub will be the new online place to get help with IT, request digital services, find guidance and get updates about your existing requests. Your desktop icon will…

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Nominations Open for Women in Westminster: The 100 2027

The House invites the public to nominate the women shaping politics, policy and public life Nominations are now open for Women in Westminster: The 100 2027. The public is invited to nominate the inspirational and influential women making an impact across politics, policy and public life. Now in its eighth year, Women in Westminster: The…

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Security Awareness Talks

The Security Awareness Programme offers a range of sessions open to all passholders. You’ll hear from members of the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD), senior leaders, and guest speakers. Sessions cover a wide variety of topics, including: The skills and knowledge you gain can help you in both your professional and personal life Please see here…

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Staying Human Under Pressure

Time: 1430 – 1530Date: Thursday 1 October 2026Location: Online via MS Teams www.flourishprojec.net  www.wendyellyatt.com Please join us to watch Wendy Ellyatt’s presentation, “Staying Human Under Pressure”, which will explore how Parliament can move beyond individual resilience towards creating healthier, more humane working cultures. Drawing on the Flourish Project’s ecosystemic understanding of wellbeing, it offers practical ways to…

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