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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.

Post Stroke Spasticity Service Use of Botulinum Toxin A (980)

Spasticity is part of the upper motor neurone syndrome and is common in conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord such as cerebral palsy (CP), acquired brain injury (ABI), stroke (CVA), multiple sclerosis (MS), hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP) and spinal cord injury (SCI). Botulinum toxin A is a recognised treatment for focal spasticity as well as dystonia. It may be required
to prevent loss of function, secondary complications, help manage pain or before rehabilitation goals can be met.

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 31/12/2021

Next review date: 31/12/2023

Author(s): Niall Hughes.

Version: 1

Author email(s): niall.hughes@gggc.scot.nhs.uk.

Approved By: Medicines Utilisation Subcommittee of ADTC

Reviewer name(s): Niall Hughes.

Document Id: 980