Referral form AP1 | 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.

The collation of relevant information on a referral is crucial for the application of professional judgement. Wherever possible, information should be sought and recorded at the point of referral. If it is practical, describe the concerns as detailed by the adult.

While phone call referrals will be accepted from any agency, a written referral form should be completed within one working day and passed to Social Work Services. Agencies, should use the AP1 to make a referral to Social Work Services. However, some public bodies have their own nationally agreed ASP referral forms such as Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and some NHS Health boards.

If you do not have all the information asked for in the form do not delay sending the referral to Social Work Services who will gather any further information as part of the ASP Inquiry process.

Referrers should follow their own agency procedures for case recording.

Once you have completed the AP1 form, email it to the relevant social work contact. A PDF of the form is available here, Word doc versions can be obtained from the South Lanarkshire Intranet.