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.

National policies and guidance

GGC - Sexual Health - Young People

1. Scottish Government, 2022. National guidance for child protection in Scotland 2021 Updated 2023.

2. Scottish Government. Child protection.

3. Scottish Government. Violence against women and girls (VAWG).

4. Scottish Government, 2021. Reset and rebuild - sexual health and blood borne virus services: recovery plan.

5. Scottish Government. Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC).

6. The Promise Scotland. The promise.

7. Scottish Government, 2019. Healthy relationships and consent: key messages for young people.

8. Scottish Government, 2021. Women's health plan.

9. Scottish Government, 2023. Pregnancy and parenthood while you are in school or education: leaflet.

10. Scottish Government, 2021. Supporting transgender young people in schools: guidance for Scottish schools.

11. Scottish Government, 2018. LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group: report to the Scottish Ministers.

12. Scottish Government, 2021. Trauma informed practice: toolkit.