Please note that this website has a UK government accesskeys system.
Directgov is the website of the UK government providing information and online services for the public.
It provides information from across government departments and elsewhere on topics ranging from completing your driving test and parental leave to finding a job or a local NHS service.
You can find information and services by searching or you can: browse by topics, such as:
and find information by audience groups, such as:
To make your life easier you can complete a number of government services online – from booking a driving test and taxing your car to renewing your passport or applying for a student loan.
With Directgov you can get:
Directgov is available on every internet-enabled mobile phone. If you’re on the move or you don’t have access to a computer, you can use your phone to get the latest travel information, find your nearest doctor, learn about help with childcare costs and much more.
If you're a Sky or Virgin Media customer you can get Directgov through your television set. Designed specially for TV, the service has a wealth of information giving you access to public services all in one place.
We are always looking to improve Directgov and welcome your feedback. Some of the changes based on what you’ve told us include:
Directgov welcomes and encourages other websites to link to its information pages. You don't have to ask permission to link to Directgov but we can provide wording and linking graphics.
We regularly monitor activity on Directgov - the number of visits, unique visitors and page impressions - to estimate how many people visit the site and to establish the most popular pages visited.
Directgov has a dedicated team for all media and press enquiries.
