Accessibility
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Are there guidelines on producing accessible communications?
The Accessible Information Standard was published by NHS England, following approval as a new ‘information standard’ for the NHS and adult social care system, in July 2015.
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How do we buy the Frutiger font?
NHS England secured a perpetual licence for Frutiger in three weights on behalf of all NHS organisations within England in December 2024.
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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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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.