Refusal of entry - warrant application | Right Decisions

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

Where a Council Officer is refused entry to the premises to conduct the investigation the council can make application to the Sheriff to seek a Warrant of Entry under Section 37. In the first instance and in accordance with the principles of the Act there is a need to consider how entry may be achieved without the need for an application for a warrant. An application should only be made where there is evidence of no suitable alternative or the alternative fails.

A Warrant for Entry authorises a Council Officer to visit any place specified in the warrant accompanied by a Police Constable. If the Council Officer needs to open any lock fast place, it is the responsibility of the council, in most cases the Council Officer, to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the person’s property and premises are left secured and consideration must be given to the use of a joiner to assist with entry and securing premises.