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Latest updates
September 2025
| Section | Update |
|---|---|
| Design system |
Added a pattern to help users find British Sign Language content Added guidance on risks of using textarea (free text field) Updated guidance on using textarea on page about character count component Made heading styles consistent for single question coded examples Made textarea examples consistent across design system |
Latest blog posts
Posts by the service manual team and community.
Why we are reinvesting in the NHS prototype kit
Frankie Roberto and Mike Gallagher explain why we revived the NHS prototype kit, the benefits of prototyping in code and how digital teams in the NHS can get started using it.
Mitigating the risks of domestic abuse
Emma Swift and Zuzanna Lito explain how we've updated the NHS service standard to make sure teams building online services are more aware and responsive to the risks of domestic abuse and coercive control.