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These are the guides on the main w4mp site as of November 1 2022
These are the guides on the main w4mp site as of August 7 2023


=== '''Current Guides''' ===
=== '''Current Guides''' ===
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*** [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/recruitment/hiring-staff-part-1-recruitment/ Hiring Staff]
** Starting Out: Applications, internships and work experience
** Starting Out: Applications, internships and work experience
*** 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/ Quick Tips to Help You Find a Job Working for an MP]
*** 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/ Being an Intern / Doing Work Experience]
*** Working as an Intern
*** [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]
*** How to write a good job application
*** [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]
*** 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-1-applications-creating-a-winning-cv-cover-letter/ Creating a Winning CV & Cover Letter]
*** Giving a Successful Interview
*** [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]
*** Fast Stream Appointments
*** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/startingout/application-tips/fast-stream-appointments/ Fast Stream Appointments]
*** Foreign nationals working for MPs
*** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/employment/startingout/application-tips/foreign-nationals-working-for-mps/ Foreign nationals working for MPs]
*** Infiltrating Westminster – how to get a foot in the door
*** [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/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]
** [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]
* The Members’ HR Service
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/the-members-hr-service/ The Members’ HR Service]
* Induction Sessions for MPs’ Staff
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/induction-sessions-for-mps-staff/ Induction Sessions for MPs’ Staff]
* Health & Wellbeing
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/health-wellbeing/ Health & Wellbeing]
* Wellness Working Group
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/wellness-working-group/ Wellness Working Group]
* Publishing Pictures And Avoiding Rights Issues
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/publishing-pictures-and-avoiding-rights-issues/ Publishing Pictures And Avoiding Rights Issues]
* Working from Home
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/working-from-home/ Working from Home]
* Bullying and Harassment and Sexual Harassment support services
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/harassment-involving-mps-and-staff/ Bullying and Harassment and Sexual Harassment support services]
** ICGS Annual Review 2020
** [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/harassment-involving-mps-and-staff/icgs-annual-review-2020/ ICGS Annual Review 2020]
* Workplace Adjustments
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/workplace-adjustments/ Workplace Adjustments]
* Staying sane over the summer recess
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/support-in-your-job/staying-sane-over-the-summer-recess/ Staying sane over the summer recess]
* Your Computer is More than a Typewriter (part 1)
* [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)]
* Your Computer is More Than a Typewriter (part 2)
* [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)]


==== '''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/your-office/everyday-tasks/ Everyday Tasks]
* Stationery
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/stationery/ Stationery]
* Travel information for MPs and their staff
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/travel-information-for-mps-and-their-staff/ Travel information for MPs and their staff]
* Insurance for MPs
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/insurance-for-mps/ Insurance for MPs]
* Data Protection
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/your-office/data-protection/ Data Protection]
* Freedom of Information
* [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]
* Parliamentary Digital Services (PDS)
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/pds/ Parliamentary Digital Services (PDS)]
* Whips and Their Work
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/whips-and-their-work/ Whips and Their Work]
* ‘Servants of the House’ – what the Clerks do
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/servants-of-the-house-what-the-clerks-do/ ‘Servants of the House’ – what the Clerks do]
* Guide to All Party Parliamentary Groups
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/guide-to-all-party-groups/ Guide to All Party Parliamentary Groups]
* Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology – POST notes
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/parly-office-of-science-technology-post-notes/ Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology – POST notes]
* Peers for the Planet
* [https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/whos-who/peers-for-the-planet/ Peers for the Planet]


==== '''In the Constituency''' ====
==== '''In the Constituency''' ====

Revision as of 07:09, 8 August 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

Guides to Parliament

The Library

Your Office

Your MP

Researcher Extraordinaire

General Elections

Who’s Who

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
      • 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
    • Editing Your MP’s Wikipedia Page
    • Keeping your MP’s Wikidata Up to Date
    • Working with Wikipedia and other Foundation Projects
  • Video Recording Meetings, Events and Lectures
  • Introduction to political blogs and social media

Groups which staff can join

  • Representation
    • Conservative Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network
    • GMB Branch for MPs’ and Lords’ Staff
    • Labour Staff Network
    • Labour Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network
    • The Members and Peers’ Staff Association (MAPSA)
    • Unite Parliamentary Staff Branch
  • Workplace Equality Networks
    • ParliABLE
    • ParliCARE
    • ParliGENDER
    • ParliON
    • ParliOUT
    • ParliREACH
  • 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

Jobs

  • Finding and Posting Jobs
  • Frequently asked questions about job adverts
  • Finding a job on w4mpjobs
  • Advertising jobs with w4mp
    • Guide to Submitting Jobs
    • Guide to Submitting Jobs
    • Notes for agencies
    • Jobs we don’t accept
    • National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage and Volunteers
    • Jobs Paying Less than NMW/NLW
    • Creative Access Adverts for Traineeships in the Media
    • Real Living Wage
  • 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