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Colours
How colour is a vital aspect of the NHS Identity, how to apply it correctly to a range of materials and technical information on updates to colour references.
Fonts
The importance of consistent use of the accessible NHS fonts, Frutiger and Arial, and applying them across a range of communications materials.
Imagery
Information about the NHS Photo Library and making the best use of powerful and emotive imagery.
Naming principles
How the naming principles apply to NHS organisations, services and partnerships.
NHS logo
Variety of information on applying the NHS logo correctly to a range of materials.
Organisational logos
How to create your NHS organisational logo and apply it correctly to a range of materials and what to do when you are providing services outside your geographical name.
Partnership branding
Where to find guidance on applying the NHS Identity to NHS and mixed-partnerships.
Partnership logo
Where to find guidance on branding of NHS-only partnerships.
Primary care logo
Advice for primary care contractors (GPs, dentists, pharmacies and opticians) about how to use the NHS Identity.
Service branding
Where to find guidance on the branding of services delivered by the NHS (including private healthcare and those commissioned by local authority/others) and NHS services delivered by third party providers.
Suppliers of branded items
How suppliers can and can’t use the NHS Identity, including for NHS-branded wares.
Visual styles, graphic devices and straplines
Why it’s important to maximise the value of the NHS brand and advice on how you can differentiate your NHS organisation, campaign or partnership whilst staying within the guidelines.
Who can use the NHS Identity
Guidance on how organisations can use the 'NHS' letters and NHS logo.
Who cannot use the NHS Identity
How the ‘NHS’ letters and NHS logo are registered trade marks and protected by law.