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.
Key Contact - Susan Thompson, Communication Manager - Equality and Human Rights Team
susan.thompson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Author - Jacqueline Fairweather - jacqueline.fairweather@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Co-Authors - Susan Thompson, Jac Ross
Main Contact e-mail - equality@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
The one infographic included has accordion sections below explaining each part of the diagram. Therefore, there is no requirement for alt-text.
Authors:
Communications Manager - Equality and Human Rights Team
Equality and Human Rights Team Leader
Equality and Human Rights Practitioner (Autism Lead)
Processes and Key Responsibilities:
Review and sign-off of content at time of initial publication
Meeting with Leads/ Contributors of app content. This will be previewed by all
before being approved for publication.
Review and sign-off of initial delivery of the content via the RDP
Meeting with Leads/ Contributors of app content. This will be previewed by all
before being approved for publication.
Proposing updates and signing off proposals for updates to the content after
initial publication, outwith the scheduled review dates.
If there were changes of legislation, feedback etc, the key contact would
speak to the Lead Clinician and look for agreement on whether to publish.
Review and sign-off of updated content via the RDP, outwith the scheduled
review dates.
If there was feedback suggesting a change to the layout of content, the key
contact would speak to the Lead Clinician and look for agreement on whether
to publish.
Determining the review date(s) for content.
Some pathways are more likely to change than others due to complexity. They
would have more regular review dates. As standard, we would review all
content every 6 months.
Receiving the automated alerts from RDP when the content is due for review, and ensuring that the review takes place in a timely manner?
Team meeting to be arranged and the authors would review their respective content.
Content Updates:
The GGC Knowledge Services Team will make updates to the content. The Clinical
Team will make small changes where possible
The lived experience of Autistic people has been used in compiling this Toolkit. It has also been reviewed by services within NHSGGC.
Autistic SPACE Framework taken from:
Docherty, M. et al. Autistic SPACE: a novel framework for meeting the needs of autistic people in healthcare Settings. British Journal of Hospital Medicine. 84 (4). April 2023.
General Text has been adapted for the target audience.
The lived experience of Autistic people, a literature review and online evidence used by main author Jacqueline Fairweather.
All Toolkit content has been approved by the Public Health Senior Management Team
Autistic patients using generic services do not always have their needs met.
This presents a risk for all Staff working with Autistic people.
Suggested mitigations within the Toolkit are based on current evidence. There is a Space Diagram within the Toolkit (that will not change) which provides guidance on the experiences of Autistic people.
User Testing process is complete.
GGC - Meeting the needs of Autistic People