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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.

NHSGGC referral pathways to relevant AHP service

GGC - Referral Management

Referral guidelines can be accessed at the link below

https://www.nhsggc.scot/hospitals-services/services-a-to-z/referral-guidelines

MSK Physio

MSK Physiotherapy Service

Pain

NHSGGC Pain Management Service Referral Criteria

Orthopaedics, e.g.

Low back pain with or without sciatica

Orthotics

referral-guidance-for-ggc-orthotic-service-2017.pdf (nhsggc.org.uk)

Podiatry. N.B Podiatry primary/ community-based service. Self-referral –triage in primary care. (NHSGGC catchment area only)

Orthotics (NHSGGC catchment area only)

Osteoarthritis	NHSGGC referral pathway to relevant AHP service (see above) or orthopaedics
Non-inflammatory back pain	NHSGGC referral pathway to relevant AHP service (see above) or orthopaedics
Soft tissue disorders	NHSGGC referral pathway to relevant AHP service (see above) or orthopaedics
Chronic widespread pain (Fibromyalgia) For Renfrewshire only, Moving Forward with Fibromyalgia referral guidance https://www.nhsggc.scot/download/mfwf-gp-referral-criteria/	Chronic pain service or relevant AHP service (see above)
Hypermobility See GGC joint hypermobility syndrome referral guideline https://www.nhsggc.scot/download/joint-hypermobility-syndrome-referral-guideline/	NHSGGC referral pathway to relevant AHP service (see above).