Overnight stay changes

  • The policy was confusing users so we simplified the way it was presented by combining allowances into one and changing the order and content on the journey to make it clearer.

1. Choose whether to claim

Screenshot of 1. Choose whether to claim

Simplified and clearer content. For instance the first bullet is clearer about what the specific crtieria is.

User Research

Clear to users

2. Did you pay? Yes

Screenshot of 2. Did you pay? Yes

We’ve swapped around the questions so users are not longer asked if the court paid.

User Research

Users preferred this option, it was clearer and simpler.

3. Why did you have to stay?

Screenshot of 3. Why did you have to stay?

Options have been clarified to make the reasons more specific.

User Research

Clear

4. How much did it cost?

Screenshot of 4. How much did it cost?

This was tweaked to ask the user to enter the full amount they paid for accomodation.

User Research

Is clear, users put in the full amount but know they will only get £95 back.

5. Did you pay? No

Screenshot of 5. Did you pay? No

6. Did you stay with friends and family? Yes

Screenshot of 6. Did you stay with friends and family? Yes



User Research

This is clear

7. Why did you have to stay?

Screenshot of 7. Why did you have to stay?

Same as point 3

8. Did you stay with friends and family? No

Screenshot of 8. Did you stay with friends and family? No

8. Did you have to pay for an evening meal?

Screenshot of 8. Did you have to pay for an evening meal?

Content made simpler and clearer

User Research

Users understood this.