diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 56648e648..8f5ef6422 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 # NHS.UK frontend Changelog
 
+## Unreleased
+
+:wrench: **Fixes**
+
+- Removing classes from icon card that are not doing anything
+
 ## 8.1.1 - 14 March 2024
 
 :wrench: **Fixes**
diff --git a/packages/components/card/README.md b/packages/components/card/README.md
index 8cb4a7f1c..c7270b527 100644
--- a/packages/components/card/README.md
+++ b/packages/components/card/README.md
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ Find out more about the card component and when to use it in the [NHS digital se
       <a class="nhsuk-card__link" href="#">Introduction to care and support</a>
     </h2>
     <p class="nhsuk-card__description">A quick guide for people who have care and support needs and their carers</p>
-    <svg class="nhsuk-icon nhsuk-icon nhsuk-icon__chevron-right-circle" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="27" height="27" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><circle cx="13.333" cy="13.333" r="13.333" fill=""></circle><g data-name="Group 1" fill="none" stroke="#fff" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-miterlimit="10" stroke-width="2.667"><path d="M15.438 13l-3.771 3.771"></path><path data-name="Path" d="M11.667 9.229L15.438 13"></path></g></svg>
+    <svg class="nhsuk-icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="27" height="27" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><circle cx="13.333" cy="13.333" r="13.333" fill=""></circle><g data-name="Group 1" fill="none" stroke="#fff" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-miterlimit="10" stroke-width="2.667"><path d="M15.438 13l-3.771 3.771"></path><path data-name="Path" d="M11.667 9.229L15.438 13"></path></g></svg>
   </div>
 </div>
 ```
diff --git a/packages/components/card/template.njk b/packages/components/card/template.njk
index 0473be7e3..76738678e 100644
--- a/packages/components/card/template.njk
+++ b/packages/components/card/template.njk
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 {%- else %}
 {%- endif %}
   {% if params.primary %} 
-    <svg class="nhsuk-icon nhsuk-icon nhsuk-icon__chevron-right-circle" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="27" height="27" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><circle cx="13.333" cy="13.333" r="13.333" fill=""/><g data-name="Group 1" fill="none" stroke="#fff" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-miterlimit="10" stroke-width="2.667"><path d="M15.438 13l-3.771 3.771"/><path data-name="Path" d="M11.667 9.229L15.438 13"/></g></svg>
+    <svg class="nhsuk-icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="27" height="27" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><circle cx="13.333" cy="13.333" r="13.333" fill=""/><g data-name="Group 1" fill="none" stroke="#fff" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-miterlimit="10" stroke-width="2.667"><path d="M15.438 13l-3.771 3.771"/><path data-name="Path" d="M11.667 9.229L15.438 13"/></g></svg>
   {% endif %}
   </div>
 </div>