Third Party Providers
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Can we use the NHS letters in our company name?
The letters 'NHS' and the NHS logo are protected by law. They are registered trade marks.
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How can dispensing appliance contractors use the NHS Identity?
Dispensing appliance contractors commissioned under a primary care contract may use the NHS primary care logo on information relating to the NHS services they provide in the same way as other primary care contractors.
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Why has the NHS colour palette changed?
The NHS colour palette has been expanded to give NHS organisations the flexibility to visually differentiate their communications from each other, but not from the NHS.
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Does the NHS colour palette apply to both external and internal signage?
Yes. The NHS colour palette applies to both external and internal signage.
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Can we use FS Me font instead of Frutiger and Arial?
No, the NHS fonts are Frutiger and Arial and only these fonts can be used for your NHS communications. The consistent use of permitted fonts achieves the unified and uniform approach that our patients and public want from the NHS.
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When do you expect communications and materials to follow the new NHS Identity guidelines?
One of the key principles of the new NHS Identity guidelines is ‘The use of the NHS Identity must always provide the best value for tax payers’ money.
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How will the NHS Identity be protected?
We hope that NHS organisations and providers of NHS services will want to follow the new NHS Identity guidelines because they:
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Can suppliers to the NHS use the NHS Identity?
The letters 'NHS' and the NHS logo (lozenge) are protected by law. They are registered trade marks. The owner of the trade marks has ultimate and absolute discretion as to whether to permit or prohibit use.
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Do we have to use Frutiger and Arial fonts for everything?
Yes. Typeface is a key element of any organisation’s identity so it is important to apply it consistently.