Content guidelines
Content tools and resources
A list of tools and resources for creating helpful, accessible content.
Check your content
Grammarly
Checks spelling, grammar and clarity.
Hemingway
Checks your writing and highlights complicated, passive sentences.
Wave accessibility checker
Checks web pages for accessibility problems.
Follow good guidelines
GOV.UK style guide
GOV.UK does testing and research into what works well for users. They also have useful information and patterns in their design system.
Guardian style guide
The Guardian is a fallback for any words and phrases that are not in our style guide.
NHS style guide
The NHS style guide has evidence-based advice and guidance.
Readability guidelines
These guidelines are maintained by a collaborative project and are supported by evidence.
Read blog posts
'What is content design?' by Content Design London
A summary of content design and why it matters.
'The importance of clear writing' by Government Digital Service (GDS)
Explains how simple, clear writing is more likely to be read and lead to action.
'Why simplicity is better for everyone' by Content Design London
Explains why ‘dumbing down’ is really making your content more accessible.
'Why FAQs aren't the answer you're looking for' by Co-op Digital
Explains why we avoid using FAQs.
Use research to support your work
GOV.UK research and evidence
List of books and guides that support the government approach to content design.
Nielsen Norman Group
A wide range of research into all aspects of usability, accessibility and user experience.
Changelog for this page
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| 9 Sept 2021 | First version of page published |