Accessible Public Forms

Accessible GOV.UK-style public-service form examples for civic and advice workflows.

Included examples

• Council housing repair request
• Benefits evidence upload
• Freedom Pass issue report
• Social care callback request
• Exam adjustment request

Each example is static and browser-only. The demo renders realistic labels, hints, required-field error text, fieldsets, legends, and local-only preview buttons without sending data anywhere.

Validation and review tools

src/forms.js exports validateFormSpec(spec), which checks for:

• missing field IDs or visible labels
• missing error text for required fields
• missing hints on complex fields such as uploads, dates, telephone numbers, addresses, and textareas
• missing fieldset and legend text for grouped radio or checkbox controls

The repository also includes:

• assessFormReadiness(form): returns a percentage score, pass/review checklist, status, and issues for each form
• filterForms(forms, { topic, complexity }): filters static form specs by public-service topic and complexity
• demo filters for topic and complexity, with per-form readiness issues shown in expandable details
• createFormExport(form): returns a reusable JSON form schema, safe filename, and formatted JSON string
• createLocalActionPack(form, reviewNotes): turns readiness issues and local notes into a copyable next-step pack for service owners, reviewers, and developers
• safeFormFilename(title): creates download-safe .json filenames from form titles
• serializeSavedNotes(notes) and parseSavedNotes(value): localStorage-safe review note helpers
• per-form Copy spec, Copy local action pack, Download JSON, and local review note controls in the static demo

Demo

Open index.html in a browser. This repository is intentionally no-backend and keeps user data local to the browser.

Open-source basics

• Code: MIT licence
• Content/templates: use with attribution under CC BY 4.0 where marked
• Accessibility target: WCAG 2.2 AA
• Contributions: start with issues labelled good first issue

Safety note

This project provides information and drafting support, not legal advice. Users should check deadlines, local rules, and professional advice where needed.