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.
DGRefHelp is a resource to guide referring clinicians in Dumfries and Galloway on locally agreed referral pathways. The advice contained may not be directly relevant to other areas and is not intended for use by members of the public.
Programme Manager - Lynda Forrest - lynda.forrest2@nhs.scot
Clinical Editor and Senior Responsible Officer - Fergus Donachie - fergus.donachie@nhs.scot
Secondary care interface lead - Gwyneth Jones - gwyneth.jones@nhs.scot
Chair of Realistic Medicine board - Stephen Wilson - stephen.wilson6@nhs.scot
Generic email for feedback and comments - dg.refhelp@nhs.scot
New content is checked for accessibility in line with relevant RDS standard operating procedure and tested using Wave accessibility tool
Content ported from our previous platform in pdf format may not meet web accessibility standards but will be updated before 1/1/2026.
Content in this toolkit has been authored by clinicians in Dumfries and Galloway and edited in conjunction with the authors by the clinical editor.
Content is reviewed and approved by the Realistic and Value Based Medicine Group of Dumfries and Galloway HSCP. Content is reviewed and feedback sought from GP Sub-committee, NHS D&G Interface group and Area Drugs and Therapeutic Committee as appropriate prior to approval.
Content is reviewed for update every 2 years. Automated RDS alerts are sent to authors and Programme manager and clinical editor 3 months before review due date. Minor updates are dealt with in the intervening period as needed, major updates are subject to the governance process above.
All icons are from Flaticon.com, accessed through the licence held Tactuum Ltd for the resources supported by the software platform it provides.
Many pathways are developed directly from national pathways or guidance from Centre for Sustainable Delivery, SIGN, SIGN, Scottish Cancer Guidelines and where this is the case the original source will be linked in the pathway.
Where the pathway is not a local implementation of a National pathway, any existing guidance on the topic from these national bodies will be searched to ensure it is consistent with national guidance.
The generic email for DGRefHelp is listed on every main page for feedback and comments and is directed to the programme manager and clinical editor. All feedback is reviewed and actioned as appropriate.
The toolkit has been risk assessed, and mitigations put in place where required.
The DGRefHelp team is not responsible for the content of any external links.
Functional testing, usability testing and user acceptance testing was carried out by a small group of stakeholders from the D&G GP sub-committee in December 2022 and feedback used to adapt the format for content. Every new page is reviewed for usability and relevance of content by a user group consisting of GP Sub-committee members, Interface group and Realistic Medicine leads.
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