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Latest updates
May 2026
| Section | Update |
|---|---|
| Content guide |
Updated text messages section of Writing NHS messages after feedback |
| Design system |
Improved guidance on the panel component, interruption page pattern and logged-in account header after user testing |
| Standards and technology |
Updated links to related resources for NHS service standard points 2 and 3, 4 and 6 to align with GOV standard |
Latest blog posts
Posts by the service manual team and community.
One design system is better than 2
Published on: 21 April 2026
NHS England Design Matters blog
Frankie and Ananda explain why the NHS design system is not just for public-facing services, with an overview of recent changes to meet the needs of staff-facing services. There's also more change coming, and you can get involved too.
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.