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Latest updates
February 2026
| Section | Update |
|---|---|
| Content guide |
Added guidance on writing NHS messages to the content guide |
| Standards and technology |
Updated NHS service standard points 2, 6, 11 and 14 with AI requirements to align with GOV standard |
Latest blog posts
Posts by the service manual team and community.
Making the NHS design system fit for the future
Published on: 31 October 2025
NHS England Design Matters blog
Tero Väänänen explains why the NHS design system exists and why it plays an important role in fulfilling the 10-year health plan. He also describes recent changes to the frontend code behind the design system, and why it is important for teams to adopt them now.
Why we are reinvesting in the NHS prototype kit
Published on: 21 July 2025
NHS England Design Matters blog
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.