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.
All topical and oral azoles give >80% cure.
In pregnancy avoid oral azoles - see treatment choice below.
In children avoid oral azoles without specialist advice.
First choice:
topical Clotrimazole
500mg pessary
OR 10% 5g vaginal cream
One dose
(topical treatment at night)
Alternative treatment
oral Fluconazole
(avoid in children and if pregnant)
150mg orally
One dose
If pregnant:
Clotrimazole
100mg pessary at night
6 nights
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Grampian, Orkney & Shetland