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Components

Internal service header

A header for internal services, with no GOV.UK branding or crest

The internal service header shows users what service or system they are using. It can include navigation if needed.

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When to use this component

Use this header for services or systems not on GOV.UK, such as internal and agent-facing services.

When to consider something else

If the service is hosted on a [name].service.gov.uk domain it should use the GOV.UK Design System Header component.

Design goals and metrics

Because the standard GOV.UK header component cannot be used on internal services, there was a need for a standard basic header element that could be used instead. This would save designers time and also contribute to a consistent user experience across systems.

The design needed to:

  • be easy to use for service users
  • not use the GOV.UK crest or the GDS Transport typeface
  • have the elements needed by internal services

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There is a public discussion for this topic on GitHub where you can share anything you think might be useful. Discuss Internal service header on GitHub.

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