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Directgov is the UK government's digital service for people in England and Wales. It delivers information and practical advice about public services, bringing them all together in one place. You can access Directgov on the web or on your mobile.
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Directgov gives you easy access to government information and services. It uses simple language and presentation across the web and mobile. Content is written in plain English, and you can read most of it in Welsh. Directgov works closely with government departments to bring information for the public all together in one place.
Directgov can help you with many things, for example:
The government uses Directgov to get information to the public in times of crisis or emergency, for example the swine flu outbreak.
You can find specific information and services by using the search engine, or you can browse by topics, for example:
You can find information relevant to you by looking at audience areas, for example:
You can complete a number of government services online, for example:
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.
All information on Directgov is covered by Crown Copyright. This means that you can use it for free in any format or medium, as long as you:
The Directgov website gets over 26 million visits a month.
Directgov monitors visits, visitors and page impressions to work out:
You can get Directgov on your mobile if you can use it to connect to the internet. If you’re on the move or can’t get to a computer, you can use your phone to:
You can access Directgov mobile in two ways:
If you need advice on benefits, pensions and credits, see what you might get by using the online calculator
If you need to apply for Jobseeker's Allowance, do it online at a time that suits you
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