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These are the guides on the main w4mp site as of | These are the guides on the main w4mp site as of August 7 2023 | ||
=== '''Current Guides''' === | === '''Current Guides''' === | ||
See [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/ the guides page] for the current list, with links | See [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/ the guides page] for the current list, with links | ||
==== '''Support in Your Job''' ==== | ==== '''[[Support in Your Job]]''' ==== | ||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/members-services-team/ Members’ Services Team] | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/members-services-team/ Members’ Services Team] | ||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/help-and-advice-for-staff/ Help and Advice for Staff] | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/help-and-advice-for-staff/ Help and Advice for Staff] | ||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/office-managers-virtual-drop-in-every-wednesday/ Office Managers’ Virtual Drop-in – every Wednesday] | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/office-managers-virtual-drop-in-every-wednesday/ Office Managers’ Virtual Drop-in – every Wednesday] | ||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/monthly-phone-in-qa-session-for-all-mps-staff/ Monthly phone-in Q&A session for all MPs’ staff] | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/monthly-phone-in-qa-session-for-all-mps-staff/ Monthly phone-in Q&A session for all MPs’ staff] | ||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/members-staff-roadshows/ Members’ Staff Roadshows] | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/members-staff-roadshows/ Members’ Staff Roadshows] | ||
* | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/health-wellbeing/ Health & Wellbeing] | ||
** | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/wellness-working-group/ Wellness Working Group] | ||
*** | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/working-from-home/ Working from Home] | ||
**** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/recruitment/hiring-work-experience-students-and-interns/getting-the-best-out-of-your-internship/ Getting the best out of your internship] | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/harassment-involving-mps-and-staff/ Bullying and Harassment and Sexual Harassment support services] | ||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/harassment-involving-mps-and-staff/icgs-annual-review-2020/ ICGS Annual Review 2020] | |||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/workplace-adjustments/ Workplace Adjustments] | |||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/the-members-hr-service/ The Members’ HR Service] | |||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/staying-sane-over-the-summer-recess/ Staying sane over the summer recess] | |||
==== '''[[Employment]]''' ==== | |||
* Recruitment | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/recruitment/hiring-work-experience-students-and-interns/getting-the-best-out-of-your-internship/ Getting the best out of your internship] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/recruitment/hiring-work-experience-students-and-interns/researchers-guide-to-managing-an-intern/ Researcher's Guide to Managing an Intern] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/recruitment/hiring-work-experience-students-and-interns/internship-charter-code-of-practice-from-cipd/ Internship Charter — code of practice from CIPD] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/recruitment/recruitment-and-selection-best-practice-guide/ Recruitment and Selection — Best Practice Guide] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/recruitment/hiring-staff-part-1-recruitment/ Hiring Staff] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/managing-an-internship-in-your-office/ Managing an Internship in Your Office] | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/managing-an-internship-in-your-office/ Managing an Internship in Your Office] | ||
* Starting Out: Applications, internships and work experience | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/surviving-your-first-week-in-the-constituency-office/ Surviving your first week in the constituency office] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/startingout/application-tips/quick-tips-to-help-you-find-a-job-working-for-an-mp/ Quick Tips to Help You Find a Job Working for an MP] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/startingout/application-tips/quick-tips-to-help-you-find-a-job-working-for-an-mp/being-an-intern-doing-work-experience/ Being an Intern / Doing Work Experience] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/startingout/application-tips/quick-tips-to-help-you-find-a-job-working-for-an-mp/being-an-intern-doing-work-experience/working-as-an-intern/ Working as an Intern] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/startingout/application-tips/how-to-write-a-good-job-application/ How to write a good job application] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/startingout/application-tips/getting-a-job-with-an-mp-part-1-applications-creating-a-winning-cv-cover-letter/ Creating a Winning CV & Cover Letter] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/startingout/application-tips/getting-a-job-with-an-mp-part-2-giving-a-successful-interview/ Giving a Successful Interview] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/startingout/application-tips/fast-stream-appointments/ Fast Stream Appointments] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/startingout/application-tips/foreign-nationals-working-for-mps/ Foreign nationals working for MPs] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/startingout/application-tips/infiltrating-westminster-how-to-get-a-foot-in-the-door/ Infiltrating Westminster – how to get a foot in the door] | |||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/work-experience-in-an-mps-office/ Organising Work Experience in an MP’s Office] | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/work-experience-in-an-mps-office/ Organising Work Experience in an MP’s Office] | ||
* | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/induction-sessions-for-mps-staff/ Induction Sessions for MPs’ Staff] | ||
==== '''Guides to Parliament''' ==== | ==== '''[[Guides to Parliament]]''' ==== | ||
* A Welcome from Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/a-welcome-from-sir-lindsay-hoyle-speaker-of-the-house-of-commons/ A Welcome from Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons] | ||
* Security at Westminster and in Constituency Offices | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/security-at-westminster-and-in-constituency-offices/ Security at Westminster and in Constituency Offices] | ||
* Rules and courtesies | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/rules-and-courtesies/ Rules and courtesies] | ||
* How the place works – Parliamentary Procedure | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/how-the-place-works-parliamentary-procedure/ How the place works – Parliamentary Procedure] | ||
* The Privy Council | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/the-privy-council/ The Privy Council] | ||
* Business of the House and its Committees: a short guide | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/business-of-the-house-and-its-committees-a-short-guide/ Business of the House and its Committees: a short guide] | ||
* Campaigning: Early Day Motions | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/early-day-motions/ Campaigning: Early Day Motions] | ||
* Campaigning: Parliamentary Questions (PQs) | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/parliamentary-questions-pqs/ Campaigning: Parliamentary Questions (PQs)] | ||
* Campaigning: Petitions | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/petitions/ Campaigning: Petitions] | ||
* Register of Interests – Staff | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/register-of-interests/ Register of Interests – Staff] | ||
* Rules for the use of stationery and postage-paid envelopes, and for the use of the Crowned Portcullis | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/rules-for-the-use-of-stationery-and-postage-paid-envelopes-and-for-the-use-of-the-crowned-portcullis/ Rules for the use of stationery and postage-paid envelopes, and for the use of the Crowned Portcullis] | ||
* Complaints about an MP | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/complaints-about-an-mp/ Complaints about an MP] | ||
* Online Parliamentary Archives | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/online-parliamentary-archives-catalogue/ Online Parliamentary Archives] | ||
* Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/restoration-and-renewal-of-the-palace-of-westminster/ Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster] | ||
* Tours of the Houses of Parliament | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/tours-of-the-houses-of-parliament/ Tours of the Houses of Parliament] | ||
* How to organise a school visit to Westminster | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/how-to-organise-a-school-visit-to-westminster/ How to organise a school visit to Westminster] | ||
* How to arrange Gallery Tickets | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/guides-to-parliament/how-to-arrange-gallery-tickets/ How to arrange Gallery Tickets] | ||
==== '''The Library''' ==== | ==== '''[[The Library]]''' ==== | ||
* Guides to Commons Library Services | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/the-library/guides-to-commons-library-services/ Guides to Commons Library Services] | ||
* Ten Things the Library Can Do For You | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/the-library/ten-things-the-library-can-do-for-you/ Ten Things the Library Can Do For You] | ||
* Commons Library Training and Events | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/the-library/commons-library-training/ Commons Library Training and Events] | ||
* Research Briefings, Standard Notes and Debate Packs | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/the-library/research-briefings-standard-notes-and-debate-packs/ Research Briefings, Standard Notes and Debate Packs] | ||
* Online resources from the Commons Library | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/the-library/online-resources-from-the-commons-library/ Online resources from the Commons Library] | ||
* The Library Loans Service | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/the-library/the-library-loans-service/ The Library Loans Service] | ||
* Library Talks | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/the-library/library-talks/ Library Talks] | ||
==== '''Your Office''' ==== | ==== '''[[Your Office]]''' ==== | ||
* Setting Up the Office | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/setting-up-the-office/ Setting Up the Office] | ||
* Everyday Tasks | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/pds/ Parliamentary Digital Services (PDS)] | ||
* Stationery | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/everyday-tasks/ Everyday Tasks] | ||
* Travel information for MPs and their staff | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/your-computer-is-more-than-a-typewriter-part-1/ Your Computer is More than a Typewriter (part 1)] | ||
* Insurance for MPs | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/your-computer-is-more-than-a-typewriter-part-2/ Your Computer is More Than a Typewriter (part 2)] | ||
* Data Protection | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/stationery/ Stationery] | ||
* Freedom of Information | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/travel-information-for-mps-and-their-staff/ Travel information for MPs and their staff] | ||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/insurance-for-mps/ Insurance for MPs] | |||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/data-protection/ Data Protection] | |||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/freedom-of-information/ Freedom of Information] | |||
==== '''Your MP''' ==== | ==== '''[[Your MP]]''' ==== | ||
* The Members’ Handbook | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-mp/the-members-handbook/ The Members’ Handbook] | ||
* Members and Constituency Etiquette | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-mp/members-and-constituency-etiquette-vital-guide/ Members and Constituency Etiquette] | ||
* Defamation – how it applies to MPs | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-mp/defamation-how-it-applies-to-mps/ Defamation – how it applies to MPs] | ||
==== '''Researcher Extraordinaire''' ==== | ==== '''[[Researcher Extraordinaire]]''' ==== | ||
* PolicyMogul – a free political monitoring and research platform | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/researcher-extraordinaire/policymogul-a-free-political-monitoring-and-research-platform/ PolicyMogul – a free political monitoring and research platform] | ||
* Writing a speech | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/researcher-extraordinaire/writing-a-speech/ Writing a speech] | ||
* How to compile a briefing for a roundtable or panel discussion | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/researcher-extraordinaire/how-to-compile-a-briefing-for-a-roundtable-or-panel-discussion/ How to compile a briefing for a roundtable or panel discussion] | ||
* Handling the Media | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/researcher-extraordinaire/handling-the-media/ Handling the Media] | ||
* Working with lobbyists | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/researcher-extraordinaire/working-with-lobbyists-we-are-here-to-help/ Working with lobbyists] | ||
==== '''General Elections''' ==== | ==== '''[[General Elections]]''' ==== | ||
* Dissolution Guidance – updated 2019 | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/general-elections/dissolution-guidance-updated-2019/ Dissolution Guidance – updated 2019] | ||
* What is ‘Prorogation’? | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/general-elections/what-is-prorogation/ What is ‘Prorogation’?] | ||
==== '''Who’s Who''' ==== | ==== '''[[Who’s Who]]''' ==== | ||
* List of current MPs elected to Parliament following the 2019 General Election | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/list-of-current-mps-elected-to-parliament-following-the-2010-general-election/ List of current MPs elected to Parliament following the 2019 General Election] | ||
* List of Ministerial Responsibilities | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/list-of-ministerial-responsibilities/ List of Ministerial Responsibilities] | ||
* | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/whips-and-their-work/ Whips and Their Work] | ||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/servants-of-the-house-what-the-clerks-do/ ‘Servants of the House’ – what the Clerks do] | |||
* ‘Servants of the House’ – what the Clerks do | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/guide-to-all-party-groups/ Guide to All Party Parliamentary Groups] | ||
* Guide to All Party Parliamentary Groups | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/parly-office-of-science-technology-post-notes/ Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology – POST notes] | ||
* Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology – POST notes | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/peers-for-the-planet/ Peers for the Planet] | ||
* Peers for the Planet | |||
==== '''In the Constituency''' ==== | ==== '''[[In the Constituency]]''' ==== | ||
* Organising events in the constituency | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/organising-events-in-the-constituency/ Organising events in the constituency] | ||
* Casework | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/ Casework] | ||
** Introduction to Casework | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/casework/ Introduction to Casework] | ||
** Protocol clarified on representing constituents | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/protocol-clarified-on-representing-constituents/ Protocol clarified on representing constituents] | ||
** Case management software information | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/case-management-software-information/ Case management software information] | ||
** Issue by Issue | ** '''Issue by Issue''' | ||
*** Afghanistan – information for constituents seeking help | *** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/issue-by-issue/afghanistan/ Afghanistan – information for constituents seeking help] | ||
*** Immigration Casework | *** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/issue-by-issue/immigration-casework/ Immigration Casework] | ||
*** Finding legal advice for your constituents | *** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/issue-by-issue/finding-legal-advice-for-your-constituents/ Finding legal advice for your constituents] | ||
*** Planning matters | **** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/issue-by-issue/finding-legal-advice-for-your-constituents/legal-ombudsman/ Legal Ombudsman] | ||
*** Introduction to the Child Maintenance Service | *** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/issue-by-issue/the-local-government-and-social-care-ombudsman/ The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman] | ||
*** List of waiting times for UK visa applications | *** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/issue-by-issue/planning-for-constituency-cases-library-standard-note/ Planning matters] | ||
*** Dealing with Service Providers and Consumer Protection (for Caseworkers and Researchers) | *** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/issue-by-issue/introduction-to-the-child-maintenance-service/ Introduction to the Child Maintenance Service] | ||
** Constituency Casework Toolkit – from the Commons Library | *** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/issue-by-issue/list-of-waiting-times-for-uk-visa-applications/ List of waiting times for UK visa applications] | ||
** Helping your constituents – A guide for MPs and their staff from the Citizens Advice Bureau | *** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/issue-by-issue/dealing-with-service-providers-and-consumer-protection-for-caseworkers-and-researchers/ Dealing with Service Providers and Consumer Protection (for Caseworkers and Researchers)] | ||
* Preparing for a Constituency Surgery | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/constituency-casework-toolkit-from-the-commons-library/ Constituency Casework Toolkit – from the Commons Library] | ||
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/casework-guides/help-for-helping-your-constituents-new-guide-for-mps-and-their-staff-from-the-citizens-advice-bureau/ Helping your constituents – A guide for MPs and their staff from the Citizens Advice Bureau] | |||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/in-the-constituency/preparing-for-a-constituency-surgery/ Preparing for a Constituency Surgery] | |||
==== '''Online Presence''' ==== | ==== '''[[Online Presence]]''' ==== | ||
* Working with Wikipedia | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/online-presence/working-with-wikipedia/ Working with Wikipedia] | ||
** Editing Your MP’s Wikipedia Page | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/online-presence/working-with-wikipedia/editing-your-mps-wikipedia-page/ Editing Your MP’s Wikipedia Page] | ||
** Keeping your MP’s Wikidata Up to Date | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/online-presence/working-with-wikipedia/keeping-your-mps-wikidata-up-to-date/ Keeping your MP’s Wikidata Up to Date] | ||
** Working with Wikipedia and other Foundation Projects | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/online-presence/working-with-wikipedia/working-with-wikipedia-and-other-foundation-projects/ Working with Wikipedia and other Foundation Projects] | ||
* Video Recording Meetings, Events and Lectures | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/publishing-pictures-and-avoiding-rights-issues/ Publishing Pictures And Avoiding Rights Issues] | ||
* Introduction to political blogs and social media | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/online-presence/video-recording-meetings-events-and-lectures/ Video Recording Meetings, Events and Lectures] | ||
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/online-presence/introduction-to-political-blogs-and-social-media/ Introduction to political blogs and social media] | |||
==== '''Groups which staff can join''' ==== | ==== '''[[Groups which staff can join]]''' ==== | ||
* Representation | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/representation/ Representation] | ||
** Conservative Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/representation/conservative-womens-parliamentary-staff-network/ Conservative Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network] | ||
** GMB Branch for MPs’ and Lords’ Staff | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/representation/gmb-branch-for-mps-and-lords-staff/ GMB Branch for MPs’ and Lords’ Staff] | ||
** Labour Staff Network | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/representation/labour-staff-network/ Labour Staff Network] | ||
** Labour Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/representation/labour-womens-parliamentary-staff-network/ Labour Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network] | ||
** The Members and Peers’ Staff Association (MAPSA) | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/representation/the-members-and-peers-staff-association/ The Members and Peers’ Staff Association (MAPSA)] | ||
** Unite Parliamentary Staff Branch | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/representation/unite-parliamentary-staff-branch/ Unite Parliamentary Staff Branch] | ||
* Workplace Equality Networks | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/workplace-equality-networks/ Workplace Equality Networks] | ||
** ParliABLE | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/workplace-equality-networks/parliabl/ ParliABLE] | ||
** ParliCARE | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/workplace-equality-networks/parlicare/ ParliCARE] | ||
** ParliGENDER | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/workplace-equality-networks/parligender/ ParliGENDER] | ||
** ParliON | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/workplace-equality-networks/parlion/ ParliON] | ||
** ParliOUT | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/workplace-equality-networks/parliout/ ParliOUT] | ||
** ParliREACH | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/workplace-equality-networks/parlireach-for-race-ethnicity-and-cultural-heritage/ ParliREACH] | ||
* Civil Service Sports Council – Sports and Leisure | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/cssc/ Civil Service Sports Council – Sports and Leisure] | ||
* Other groups which staff can join at Westminster | * [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/ Other groups which staff can join at Westminster] | ||
** All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/all-party-parliamentary-humanist-group/ All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group] | ||
** Christians in Parliament | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/christians-in-parliament/ Christians in Parliament] | ||
** Commons and Lords Hockey | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/commons-and-lords-hockey/ Commons and Lords Hockey] | ||
** Commons and Lords Rugby Football Club | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/commons-and-lords-rugby-football-club/ Commons and Lords Rugby Football Club] | ||
** Conservative 6-a-side Football | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/conservative-6-a-side-football/ Conservative 6-a-side Football] | ||
** Lords and Commons Tennis Club | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/lords-and-commons-tennis-club/ Lords and Commons Tennis Club] | ||
** Parliament Choir | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/parliament-choir/ Parliament Choir] | ||
** Parliamentary Netball Group | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/parliamentary-netball-group/ Parliamentary Netball Group] | ||
** Parliamentary Running Club | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/parliamentary-running-club/ Parliamentary Running Club] | ||
** Westminster Gym | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/westminster-gym/ Westminster Gym] | ||
** Westminster Wanderers Football Club | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/westminster-wanderers-football-club/ Westminster Wanderers Football Club] | ||
** Women’s Parliamentary Cricket Team | ** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/womens-parliamentary-cricket-team/ Women’s Parliamentary Cricket Team] | ||
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* Finding and Posting Jobs | * [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/finding-and-posting-jobs/ Finding and Posting Jobs] | ||
* Frequently asked questions about job adverts | * [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/faqs/ Frequently asked questions about job adverts] | ||
* Finding a job on w4mpjobs | * [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/finding-a-job-on-w4mpjobs/ Finding a job on w4mpjobs] | ||
* Advertising jobs with w4mp | * [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/ Advertising jobs with w4mp] | ||
** Guide to Submitting Jobs | ** [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/guide-to-submitting-jobs/ Guide to Submitting Jobs] | ||
** Guide to Submitting Jobs | ** [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/notes-for-advertisers-please-read/ Guide to Submitting Jobs (notes for advertisers)] | ||
** Notes for agencies | ** [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/notes-for-agencies/ Notes for agencies] | ||
** Jobs we don’t accept | ** [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/jobs-we-dont-accept/ Jobs we don’t accept] | ||
** National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage and Volunteers | ** [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/volunteers/ National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage and Volunteers] | ||
** Jobs Paying Less than NMW/NLW | ** [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/jobs-paying-less-than-nmw/ Jobs Paying Less than NMW/NLW] | ||
** Creative Access Adverts for Traineeships in the Media | ** [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/creative-access-adverts-for-traineeships-in-the-media/ Creative Access Adverts for Traineeships in the Media] | ||
** Real Living Wage | ** [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/advertising-jobs-with-w4mp/real-living-wage/ Real Living Wage] | ||
* Other Places to Look for Jobs | * [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/other-places-to-look-for-jobs/ Other Places to Look for Jobs] | ||
* Members’ Staff Security Clearance and Pre-Employment Check Questionnaire | * [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/members-staff-security-verification-questionnaire/ Members’ Staff Security Clearance and Pre-Employment Check Questionnaire] | ||
* Volunteering and writing opportunities | * [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/volunteering-opportunities/ Volunteering and writing opportunities] | ||
* Volunteers | * [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/volunteers/ Volunteers] | ||
* Example of Submitting Multiple Ads as One | * [https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/example-of-submitting-multiple-ads-as-one/ Example of Submitting Multiple Ads as One] | ||
[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
[[Category:Jobs]] | [[Category:Jobs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:53, 1 September 2023
These are the guides on the main w4mp site as of August 7 2023
Current Guides
See the guides page for the current list, with links
Support in Your Job
- Members’ Services Team
- Help and Advice for Staff
- Office Managers’ Virtual Drop-in – every Wednesday
- Monthly phone-in Q&A session for all MPs’ staff
- Members’ Staff Roadshows
- Health & Wellbeing
- Wellness Working Group
- Working from Home
- Bullying and Harassment and Sexual Harassment support services
- Workplace Adjustments
- The Members’ HR Service
- Staying sane over the summer recess
Employment
- Recruitment
- Starting Out: Applications, internships and work experience
- Surviving your first week in the constituency office
- Quick Tips to Help You Find a Job Working for an MP
- Being an Intern / Doing Work Experience
- Working as an Intern
- How to write a good job application
- Creating a Winning CV & Cover Letter
- Giving a Successful Interview
- Fast Stream Appointments
- Foreign nationals working for MPs
- Infiltrating Westminster – how to get a foot in the door
- Organising Work Experience in an MP’s Office
- Induction Sessions for MPs’ Staff
Guides to Parliament
- A Welcome from Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons
- Security at Westminster and in Constituency Offices
- Rules and courtesies
- How the place works – Parliamentary Procedure
- The Privy Council
- Business of the House and its Committees: a short guide
- Campaigning: Early Day Motions
- Campaigning: Parliamentary Questions (PQs)
- Campaigning: Petitions
- Register of Interests – Staff
- Rules for the use of stationery and postage-paid envelopes, and for the use of the Crowned Portcullis
- Complaints about an MP
- Online Parliamentary Archives
- Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster
- Tours of the Houses of Parliament
- How to organise a school visit to Westminster
- How to arrange Gallery Tickets
The Library
- Guides to Commons Library Services
- Ten Things the Library Can Do For You
- Commons Library Training and Events
- Research Briefings, Standard Notes and Debate Packs
- Online resources from the Commons Library
- The Library Loans Service
- Library Talks
Your Office
- Setting Up the Office
- Parliamentary Digital Services (PDS)
- Everyday Tasks
- Your Computer is More than a Typewriter (part 1)
- Your Computer is More Than a Typewriter (part 2)
- Stationery
- Travel information for MPs and their staff
- Insurance for MPs
- Data Protection
- Freedom of Information
Your MP
Researcher Extraordinaire
- PolicyMogul – a free political monitoring and research platform
- Writing a speech
- How to compile a briefing for a roundtable or panel discussion
- Handling the Media
- Working with lobbyists
General Elections
Who’s Who
- List of current MPs elected to Parliament following the 2019 General Election
- List of Ministerial Responsibilities
- Whips and Their Work
- ‘Servants of the House’ – what the Clerks do
- Guide to All Party Parliamentary Groups
- Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology – POST notes
- Peers for the Planet
In the Constituency
- Organising events in the constituency
- Casework
- Introduction to Casework
- Protocol clarified on representing constituents
- Case management software information
- Issue by Issue
- Afghanistan – information for constituents seeking help
- Immigration Casework
- Finding legal advice for your constituents
- The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
- Planning matters
- Introduction to the Child Maintenance Service
- List of waiting times for UK visa applications
- Dealing with Service Providers and Consumer Protection (for Caseworkers and Researchers)
- Constituency Casework Toolkit – from the Commons Library
- Helping your constituents – A guide for MPs and their staff from the Citizens Advice Bureau
- Preparing for a Constituency Surgery
Online Presence
- Working with Wikipedia
- Publishing Pictures And Avoiding Rights Issues
- Video Recording Meetings, Events and Lectures
- Introduction to political blogs and social media
Groups which staff can join
- Representation
- Workplace Equality Networks
- Civil Service Sports Council – Sports and Leisure
- Other groups which staff can join at Westminster
- All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group
- Christians in Parliament
- Commons and Lords Hockey
- Commons and Lords Rugby Football Club
- Conservative 6-a-side Football
- Lords and Commons Tennis Club
- Parliament Choir
- Parliamentary Netball Group
- Parliamentary Running Club
- Westminster Gym
- Westminster Wanderers Football Club
- Women’s Parliamentary Cricket Team
w4mpjobs
- Finding and Posting Jobs
- Frequently asked questions about job adverts
- Finding a job on w4mpjobs
- Advertising jobs with w4mp
- Other Places to Look for Jobs
- Members’ Staff Security Clearance and Pre-Employment Check Questionnaire
- Volunteering and writing opportunities
- Volunteers
- Example of Submitting Multiple Ads as One
