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. You will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon in 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 update to the latest release - RDS app version 4.7.1 - to see this improvement.
Updating to this latest version of the RDS app is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new resilience 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.
This page lists some local healthy ageing resources. They have been grouped in expandable lists by resource type. Click on the resource type to see resource details or there is an option to open all. Each resource has a title, short description, and link to it that opens in a new browser window).
This webpage lists free training for unpaid carers available to people in Dumfries and Galloway available from CTC.
This webpage is about the Quit Your Way service. Quit your way offers smokers in Dumfries and Galloway help in stopping smoking.
This qualification from Dumfries and Galloway College is for people working in health or social care , particularly with older people who are at a higher risk of a falls. There is information on the webpage about the course and how to apply.
Ageing well