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NHS Contents list
Documents contents lists for small groups of related pages, current-page state, short descriptive link labels, paired pagination in mini-hubs, and warnings against using the component for unrelated pages or forms.
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What this source can teach
Use this source to compare a documented solution with the task and states in your own product.
- Start with the original. Open the source and find the guidance or example relevant to your task.
- Trace the connection. Use the claim notes below to see how this site applies the source to specific patterns.
- Check the setting. Compare the source's platform, people, and constraints with your own decision.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Related links | Choose related links when each destination has a clear, evidenced relationship to the current page and is useful after or alongside the current content. | Activating a related link navigates to a different page, service, or resource unless the link text explicitly says it is a jump link. | NHS Contents list guidance clarifies when grouped related-page navigation needs current-page state and pagination rather than a generic related-links block. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Related links vs in-page anchor navigation vs breadcrumbs
NHS Contents list guidance defines related grouped-page navigation and warns against using it on unrelated pages or forms.
Evidence Role
This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Its value comes from the specific claims and setting described above.
Publisher: NHS digital service manual. Last checked: .