Using the NHS App prototype

To use the NHS App prototype, you’ll need some basic knowledge of HTML – like understanding tags and attributes, and how to copy and paste code.

Learning HTML and CSS

If you're new to HTML and CSS, you can get started with online tutorials from:

• MDN Web Docs
• Codecademy
• W3Schools online web tutorials
• or other online tutorials

NHS prototype kit guides

The NHS prototype kit guides provide step-by-step instructions – from creating a simple page to building complex user journeys.

Build a basic prototype tutorial

We recommend following the build a basic prototype tutorial to familiarise yourself with prototyping.

NHS App prototype templates and components

The NHS App prototype includes pre-installed code specific to the app, such as:

• page templates and layouts
• components

These are available within your copy of the prototype and can be edited or extended to meet the needs of your project.

Get support

For troubleshooting or support, you can ask the design Slack community at:

• #prototype-kit
• #nhsapp-design-system