Merge pull request #5667 from alphagov/bk-release-doc-update

Update publishing docs with information on token management
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 - developers for changes to GOV.UK Frontend
 - technical writer for release notes
 - content designer, community manager and technical writer for announcements and engagement activities
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+## Make sure access tokens are up to date
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+Before each release, we need to make sure our access tokens are up to date.
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+1. Sign into the `govuk-patterns-and-tools` npm account and follow the instructions in the team's password management tool to check and/or update the access token.
+2. Sign into the `govuk-design-system-ci` GitHub account and follow the instructions in the team's password management tool to check and/or update the access token.