Time: 1400-1445Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026Location: Online via YouTubeCost: FreeAudience: Young people aged 14-18, schools, colleges, home educatorsHost: UK Parliament Education and Engagement Team What is Question Time for Women’s History Month?  An online engagement event for students aged 14 to 18, to mark Women’s History Month.    We will be joined by Historian of UK…

Owing to the current situation in Iran, Members of Parliament may be receiving requests for assistance from constituents. There is a new section specific to the situation in Iran at the bottom of the hotlines list and we will endeavour to keep it updated. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has asked British nationals…

We’re coming up to the announcement of the 2026 Parliament’s People Awards, which recognise the inspirational teams and individuals who have impressed and shown dedication and commitment to supporting a thriving parliamentary democracy. Anybody working for the House of Commons, House of Lords, the Parliamentary Digital Service, or in a constituency office can nominate a…

Time: 1845Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026Location: Smith Square Hall, London https://www.sinfoniasmithsq.org.uk/event/st-matthews-passion/ Join the Parliament Choir for a performance of JS Bach’s moving St Matthew’s Passion. Setting the description of Christ’s last days from St Matthew’s gospel, the piece gives a moving and powerful portrayal of betrayal, judgement, death and love. The message of  the St Matthew Passion is as…

IPSA year-end webinars will take place on: This webinar will explain what year-end is and outline the essential process that is required from MPs and Proxies at the financial year-end in order to finalise their staffing and business costs accounts accurately. Part of this webinar will be practical to demonstrate how to use IPSA Online…

Launched today: a new national awards programme recognising leadership and impact across the UK Today marks the launch of the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards, recognising and celebrating individuals, teams and organisations across the UK working to prevent abuse and support victims and survivors. With this issue high on the national agenda, the awards, produced by Total Politics, provide a timely platform to recognise leadership, innovation and…

An event from the Labour Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network Time: 1730Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026Location: House of CommonsRSVP: LWPSN@parliament.uk

During the February recess, the Official Report (Hansard) is offering Members’ staff an opportunity to learn how parliamentary proceedings are edited in the Official Report. Spend an hour and a half with us and find out: We finish with a tour of the Hansard offices and the Press Gallery. We will be holding in-person sessions…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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

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.

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…

The Labour Staff Economy Network (LSEN) is a new group for Labour staff interested in progressive economic policy. For details and information about how to join, please see here: Labour Staff Economy Network

Parliament Choir rehearses every Monday during sitting weeks from 18:15 to 20:15 in St. Mary Undercroft. For more information, see here: https://w4mp.org/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/parliament-choir/

Have you heard of the CSSC? It’s a fantastic organisation which supports its members with physical, financial and mental wellbeing, as well as providing hundreds of other benefits. Staff of MPs and Peers are eligible to join. See our page here for further information: https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/cssc/

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…

Bookings for Summer Term (April to July 2026) open at 10am on 28 January. Get ready to book your Summer Term (April to July 2026) visit. Register on the booking portal to view available slots and book your Summer Term visit when Summer Term bookings open. All schools wanting to book a school visit will need to…

The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 10 March 2026 You can read the Green Paper and the consultation questions here There is also a…

Research briefing from POST Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions? Read the research briefing from POST here: https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-0757

Time: 1100 – 1200Date: Tuesday 13 January 2025Location: Online via MS TeamsInformation and Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953 With Hannah Cromarty and Faye Greaves from the Commons Library.

Following decisions from the Administration Committee, Lords Services Committee and House of Commons Commission, two changes to how these tours are booked and delivered will come into effect from 2 January 2026. These changes are intended to provide a simplified, more flexible system for schools and constituents.  Read about the changes here on Parlinet – Changes to Member-sponsored…

Time: 1400 – 1500Date: 28 January 2026Location: Online To mark Data Privacy Day, the Information Commissioner’s Office is delivering a webinar for Members and their staff. This is your opportunity to find out more about data protection law, including: There will also be lots of time to answer any questions you have. The session will…

The Labour Women’s Parliamentary Network invites you to a screening of Jacinta Ardern: Prime Minister. Time: 17:30Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026Location: Houses of ParliamentLimited places; RSVP essential. For further details, see here: LWPSN – What’s On

Time: 1400 – 1500Date: 11 December 2025Location: Online via TeamsSign up link: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=8325 The relationship between church and state is a very old feature of the UK constitution but also little understood. This Library talk will explore the historical foundations of the UK’s two established churches – England and Scotland – how their relationship with…

Time: 1400-1415Date: every sitting Monday Each session will run through the business in the Chamber for the week with a focus on how Members might engage and the expected timings.  Email the Centre of Excellence on ppcoe@parliament.uk to be forwarded an invite. 

This year’s House Services Fair will take place from Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 December. The Fair is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the brilliant work teams from across the House do every day to make Parliament happen. Get involved  For more information visit ParliNet | Visit the House Service Fair

Start: 10:00 on Tuesday 9 December 2025Finish: 17:00 on Wednesday 10 December 2025Location: House of Commons The House Administration is delighted to be bringing back the House Services Fair this year, showcasing the services and support available from the House Administration. The House Administration is delighted to be bringing back the House Services Fair this…

From 1 December 2025, a dedicated mailbox for MP operational correspondence is being introduced. A new centralised mailbox has been introduced for MP complaints only, to be used from 1 December 2025. This is to replace the previous email address used for complaints. Please do not disclose the new email address to the public. Please…

Time: 1000 – 1200Date: 7 January 2026Location: Online via MS TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=2573 This is a joint workshop from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, Housing Ombudsman and Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) independently investigates complaints about the NHS, UK government departments, and other public organisations in England. Constituents…

Time: 1400 – 1500Date: 4 December 2025Location: Online via TeamsSign up link: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=8324 County and district councils across England have been asked to present plans to Government to reorganise themselves into unitary authorities. Final proposals were due in on 28 November 2025. This talk looks at what we know about the plans that have been…

Time: 1430 – 1530Date: 2 December 2025Location: Online December’s forum meeting will be a Q&A on immigration. We’ll be joined by CJ McKinney and Melanie Gower from the Commons Library. Book your place on Act.

A blood donation session will take place in Parliament as follows: Time: 1400 – 1600Date: 4 December 2025 Booking is essential, please see here for full details: https://parlinet.parliament.uk/events/2025/december/staffms-give-blood-in-parliament/

The monthly Benefitscast from The Benefits Training Company features three of their benefits experts discussing the latest benefits news stories including changes to legislation, DWP announcments, relevant case law and guidance. There are links to the sources of the items discussed, and some that aren’t discussed if they think they might help. In the November…

Time: 1030 – 1130Date: 20 November 2025Location: Online via TeamsSign up link: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=8416 The government established the infected blood compensation scheme in response to the Infected Blood Inquiry. The first payments from the scheme were made in October 2024 and as of September 2025, 3,284 people have begun a claim process. This talk explains the…

Time: 1030 – 1145Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025Location: OnlineRegistration: Click here to registerCost: Free – presented by Policy in Practice Record levels of temporary accommodation, rising arrears and deepening financial vulnerability are driving more people towards homelessness this winter. Many are already in debt or at risk of falling into it, yet millions of people…

Time: 1030 – 1130Date: 20 November 2025Location: Online The government established the infected blood compensation scheme in response to the Infected Blood Inquiry. The first payments from the scheme were made in October 2024 and as of September 2025, 3,284 people have begun a claim process. This Library talk explains the origin of the scheme,…

Time: 1030-1130Date: 13 November 2025Location: Online This Library talk will cover the police complaints system and the role of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) within it.   Book your place on Act.

We often see messages asking how to find out who works in a particular MP’s office. There’s a really simple way of finding out. Whilst logged into the parliamentary intranet, go to https://outlook.office.com/people/ and type the name of the MP into the search box. Once their name comes up, click on it to open their…

Time: 1030-1130Date: 11 November 2025Location: Online The topic for November’s forum meeting will be SEN in England. We’ll be joined by Nerys Roberts and Robert Long from the Commons Library. Book your place on Act.

A celebration of nutrition and wellbeing.Communications and Administration Network Food is our fuel, but do we truly understand what nourishes us best? Do you know your food facts? Join us at Flourish and Nourish for a food quiz to test your nutritional knowledge! Your brain, body, and tastebuds will thank you as we explore ways…

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…

The Parliament Choir is formed from politicians and staff from all parties and usually performs three or four concerts a year in various venues in London, and occasionally elsewhere in the UK and abroad. They have two forthcoming events which may be of interest: Time: 1930Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025Details: Puccini and Bernstein Time: 1930Date:…

To register, please email MMSST@parliament.uk

Time: 1030 – 1130Date: Thursday 23 October 2025Location: Online This talk will provide an overview of the CMS and upcoming changes.  Sign up on ACT