Performance
· 17 checks — Lighthouse + waterfall + sustainability rolled into one auditable list.Performance-focused optimization plan with CWV assessment, top offenders, and time estimates
First Contentful Paint First Contentful Paint — how long until the browser renders the first piece of content. Under 1.8s is good.
4.90 s
Largest Contentful Paint Largest Contentful Paint — how long until the largest visible element loads. Under 2.5s is good.
16.34 s
Total Blocking Time Total Blocking Time — total time the main thread was blocked, preventing user input. Under 200ms is good.
706 ms
Cumulative Layout Shift Cumulative Layout Shift — measures visual stability. How much the page layout shifts during loading. Under 0.1 is good.
0.538
Speed Index Speed Index — how quickly content is visually displayed during load. Under 3.4s is good.
5.16 s
Time to Interactive Time to Interactive — how long until the page is fully interactive and responds to user input. Under 3.8s is good.
18.04 s
Page Load Progression
DPage Weight BudgetAction2.4 MB transferred, 47 requestsFIX
Large JavaScript bundles delay interactivity. Split code by route or defer non-critical scripts.
JavaScript bundle is large — code-split routes and lazy-load off-screen components to defer.
Source: web.dev
Remove unused CSS rules with tools like PurgeCSS to reduce stylesheet size.
CSS bundle is large — purge unused styles (PurgeCSS, Tailwind JIT) to reduce CSS payload.
Source: web.dev
DThird-Party ImpactAction100% third-party, 0 ms blockingFIX
FJS Execution CostAction4584ms total JS executionFIX
Main Thread Breakdown
| Script | Total | Scripting | Parse/Compile | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/gTpTIWhbKpxADzTzkcabhXN4/recaptcha__en.js | 1764ms | 1554ms | 150ms | 3rd |
| https://www.england.nhs.uk/ | 802ms | 20ms | 6ms | 3rd |
| Unattributable | 604ms | 25ms | 0ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-T33BJYG3P5&cx=c>m=4e64k0h2 | 400ms | 320ms | 77ms | 3rd |
| https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/themes/nhsengland/static/main-169b0c9c73c3b1f8d223e11703b65e952583f3fa.min.js?ver=6.9.4 | 318ms | 239ms | 58ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-N5N4ZJ | 261ms | 193ms | 66ms | 3rd |
| https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/themes/nhsengland/static/lib/jquery.min.js?ver=6.9.4 | 164ms | 116ms | 16ms | 3rd |
| https://cc.cdn.civiccomputing.com/8/cookieControl-8.x.min.js?ver=6.9.4 | 152ms | 137ms | 8ms | 3rd |
| https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/plugins/page-links-to/dist/new-tab.js?ver=3.3.7 | 64ms | 56ms | 8ms | 3rd |
| https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/themes/nhsengland/static/lib/modernizr.min.js?ver=6.9.4 | 54ms | 33ms | 2ms | 3rd |
FJS BundlesAction19 scripts, 921 KB unusedFIX
Downloaded but never executed on this page.
| Script | Size | Unused | Minified | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/themes/nhsengland/static/main-169b0c9c73c3b1f8d223e11703b65e952583f3fa.min.js?ver=6.9.4 | 312 KB | 269 KB (87%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/gTpTIWhbKpxADzTzkcabhXN4/recaptcha__en.js | 0 KB | 156 KB (43%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/gTpTIWhbKpxADzTzkcabhXN4/recaptcha__en.js | 362 KB | 156 KB (43%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.gstatic.com/recaptcha/releases/gTpTIWhbKpxADzTzkcabhXN4/recaptcha__en.js | 362 KB | 156 KB (43%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-N5N4ZJ | 133 KB | 70 KB (52%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-T33BJYG3P5&cx=c>m=4e64k0h2 | 153 KB | 63 KB (41%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/themes/nhsengland/static/lib/jquery.min.js?ver=6.9.4 | 95 KB | 52 KB (54%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-includes/js/dist/i18n.min.js?ver=c26c3dc7bed366793375 | 5 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/plugins/dxw-comment-length-limiter/assets/dxw-comment-length-limiter.js?ver=6.9.4 | 1 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/plugins/page-links-to/dist/new-tab.js?ver=3.3.7 | 34 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
FPage Weight InventoryAction47 resources · 2.4 MB · 921 KB savings availableFIX
~921.1 KiB of savings available
| # | Resource | Type | Size | Cache | Unused | 3rd party | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | ||||||
| 47 resources | 2.4 MiB | ||||||
FHTTP CachingActionNo cache headersFIX
No Cache-Control header
Adding a Cache-Control header can significantly improve repeat-visit performance.
CImage OptimizationAction12 images, 0 KB saveableREVIEW
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
CGreen HostingActionWhether the site is served from green-energy infrastructureREVIEW
Green Hosting
No green hosting detected
A+Text CompressionAll text resources are compressedPASS
A+Font Loading1 fonts (34 KB)PASS
Web fonts
1
34 KB total
Render-blocking
0
of 1
Dominant font-display
swap
Most common across fonts
Font loading timeline
Optimization checklist
- Preload critical fonts (priority=high)
- Use woff2 format for all fonts
- Set font-display to swap, optional, or fallback
- Subset large fonts (≤100 KB each)
A+Resource CachingAll resources properly cachedPASS
A+Critical Rendering PathNo render-blocking resourcesPASS
A+Resource Hints2 hints, 0 missing preconnectsPASS
Current Resource Hints
2 resource hints configured
A+Render-Blocking ResourcesNo render-blocking resources detectedPASS
A+Third-Party ResourcesNo third-party resources detectedPASS
Network Waterfall47 requests over 3360msINFO
Third-Party Script CostPer-script blocking time, transfer cost, and cache headersINFO
| Script | Category | Execution | Transfer | Unused | Monthly Cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
www.gstatic.com www.gstatic.com | Other | 1764ms | 0 KB | 43% | £18/mo | Costly |
www.england.nhs.uk www.england.nhs.uk | Other | 802ms | 12 KB | — | £8/mo | Costly |
Unattributable Unattributable | Other | 604ms | 0 KB | — | £6/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 400ms | 153 KB | 41% | £4/mo | Costly |
www.england.nhs.uk www.england.nhs.uk | Other | 318ms | 312 KB | 87% | £3/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 261ms | 133 KB | 52% | £3/mo | Costly |
www.england.nhs.uk www.england.nhs.uk | Other | 164ms | 95 KB | 54% | £2/mo | Optional |
cc.cdn.civiccomputing.com cc.cdn.civiccomputing.com | Other | 152ms | 14 KB | — | £2/mo | Optional |
www.england.nhs.uk www.england.nhs.uk | Other | 64ms | 34 KB | — | £1/mo | Optional |
www.england.nhs.uk www.england.nhs.uk | Other | 54ms | 10 KB | — | £1/mo | Optional |
These scripts may cost more than they're worth
- www.gstatic.com adds 1764ms and costs ~£18/month
- www.england.nhs.uk adds 802ms and costs ~£8/month
- Unattributable adds 604ms and costs ~£6/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 400ms and costs ~£4/month
- www.england.nhs.uk adds 318ms and costs ~£3/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 261ms and costs ~£3/month
100% of JavaScript execution time is spent on third-party scripts. Consider auditing which scripts are essential.
When third-party JS execution time exceeds your own, performance gains from frontend work are capped by code you don't own.
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Every millisecond of third-party JS competes with your own for main-thread time. If their share is bigger than yours, optimization on your code base barely moves the needle. Audit, defer, or remove third-parties before further frontend optimization. Use Lighthouse's third-party audit to identify the worst offenders.
Source: web.dev
www.gstatic.com takes 1764ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
www.england.nhs.uk takes 802ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
Unattributable takes 604ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
Google Tag Manager takes 400ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
www.england.nhs.uk takes 318ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
87% of www.england.nhs.uk's code is unused. The script may be loading features you don't use.
Bundle has high unused-code ratio — tree-shaking and route-splitting recover the wasted bytes.
Source: web.dev
Google Tag Manager takes 261ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
52% of Google Tag Manager's code is unused. The script may be loading features you don't use.
Bundle has high unused-code ratio — tree-shaking and route-splitting recover the wasted bytes.
Source: web.dev
54% of www.england.nhs.uk's code is unused. The script may be loading features you don't use.
Bundle has high unused-code ratio — tree-shaking and route-splitting recover the wasted bytes.
Source: web.dev