Infographics can be embedded into HTML publications on GOV.UK or included in a PDF attachment as long as they follow the basic rule:

All the important information in an infographic must also be included in the main body copy of the page.

Why infographics are not standalone content

We no longer publish infographics as standalone content on GOV.UK because:

  • infographics are inaccessible to people with different needs (such as visual impairments)
  • infographics do not work on all devices

Using infographics in promotional materials

If an infographic is designed for promotional purposes:

  • it must be designed with the minimum amount of text possible
  • it should be easy to read the infographic if it is reduced to a much smaller size

Infographics created for social media and blogs fall under this heading.

Using infographics as part of presentations

Infographics designed for presentations should follow UKHSA branding and publication standards.