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.
See the decision support pathway for missed pills.
Everyday pill regimens
If a woman misses any inactive pills, she should discard the missed inactive pills and then continue taking pills daily, one each day.
If an active pill is missed follow the guidance as for missed pills, above.
| Situation | Timeframe | Additional contraceptive protection required? |
| Extension of patch/ring- free interval |
48 hours or less | No |
| more than 48 hours | Yes, for 7 days. Consider EC if unprotected intercourse in patch/ring-free interval |
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Patch/ring
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48 hours or less | No, providing there has been consistent and correct use for 7 days prior to removal/detachment |
| more than 48 hours | Yes, for 7 days. Consider EC if patch/ring was detached/removed in week 1 and unprotected intercourse occurred in patch/ring-free interval or week 1 |
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| Extended use of patch | 9 days or less | No |
| more than 9 days | Yes, for 7 days | |
| Extended use of ring | 4 weeks or less | No (ring-free interval can be taken) |
| more than 4 weeks | Yes. However, if the woman has worn the ring for between 4 and 5 weeks, efficacy could be maintained by starting a new ring immediately without a ring-free interval |
