Can you use NHS images?
The OGL terms do not apply to the following categories of NHS Website Content, and therefore these must not be used without our or the relevant owner’s prior consent: Many images on the NHS Website are included as these are licensed by stock sites.
Is the NHS a brand?
The NHS Identity is one of the most cherished and recognised brands in the world. When applied correctly and consistently, it evokes exceptionally high levels of trust and reassurance.
Is the NHS a public limited company?
The National Health Service (NHS) is the publicly funded healthcare system in England, and one of the four National Health Service systems in the United Kingdom….National Health Service (England)
| Service overview | |
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| Parent department | Department of Health and Social Care |
| Website | www.nhs.uk |
What font is the NHS logo?
Frutiger
Frutiger has been the NHS font since 1999, and has become recognised as the clean, simple, typeface which people associate with the NHS. The secondary font, Arial, should be used when Frutiger is not available.
Who can use the NHS for free?
The first two groups qualify for free non-emergency hospital treatment on the NHS….As a result there are three groups of people for NHS charging purposes:
- People who are ordinarily resident in the UK.
- Overseas visitors who are exempt.
- Overseas visitors who are not exempt.
What colour is the NHS logo?
NHS Blue
This is because NHS Blue is the colour that the public expect, and recognise, to represent the NHS. NHS Blue must always be present, either within the NHS logo or as a background to it.
Does the NHS have a brand promise?
The NHS pledges to: provide convenient, easy access to services within the waiting times set out in the Handbook to the NHS Constitution. make decisions in a clear and transparent way, so that patients and the public can understand how services are planned and delivered.
Is the NHS run like a business?
Despite the moves away from a publicly-funded publicly-provided NHS the organisation still remains more like a service than a business. The purpose of the NHS has not yet become that of a commercial organisation, that is, its intention is not to ‘make or intend to make a profit’.
Has the NHS got limited liability?
The NHS letters are also protected by the Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business Names (Sensitive Words and Expressions) Regulations 2014 so no company can be incorporated with the letters without the express permission of the Department of Health. For enquiries, please visit the contact us page.
What Colour is the NHS logo?
Can I use the NHS Scotland logo?
The identity is a visual symbol and isn’t intended to be ‘read’ as part of a phrase. For example, when writing ‘NHSScotland is improving healthcare services’, the word NHSScotland should never be replaced by its visual identity. Nor should the name be enhanced in any way, i.e. by using italics or bold.
Is it legal to use the NHS logo?
The letters ‘NHS’ and the NHS logo are protected by law. They are UK trade marks owned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and may not be produced without permission. In addition, the Secretary of State owns the copyright in the NHS logo and reproduction without permission is similarly prohibited.
Why is the NHS blue on a white banner?
The NHS Blue in the logo helps to maintain recognition of the NHS Identity. However, the background needs to provide enough contrast so that the logo is clear and legible and the NHS Blue stands out. If this isn’t possible, the logos need to appear on a white banner.
What does the NHS primary care logo mean?
The NHS primary care logo is made up of two elements: a descriptor line – ‘Providing NHS services’ – which indicates that some, but not necessarily all of the services available from a primary care contractor are NHS funded.
Is the NHS protected by the company name regulations?
The term “NHS” is also protected by the Company, Limited Liability Partnership and Business Names (Sensitive Words and Expressions) Regulations 2014 and no company can be incorporated with the letters without the express permission of the Department of Health and Social Care.