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Update your RDS mobile app to v4.7.2 to download toolkits even when website is down.

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.

Falls screening

Proformas (SharePoint link)

Falls self referral

Home transfer and support (SharePoint link)

Referral to to the falls community falls prevention programme

Information about Community Falls Prevention Programme for A&E staff app

Who can you refer?

Patients must meet the following criteria:

65 years old or over
Have had at least 1 fall in the last year
Community dwelling (not nursing or residential home)
Must live within the NHS GGC health board area
Must consent to referral

If you feel you have a patient that may benefit from the service please complete the following screening questions to see if suitable:

Level 1 Falls Screening.doc

How to refer?

Referrals can be made over the phone by using the following number:

0141 427 8311

Service is open Mon-Fri (excluding PH’s) 0830-1630. There is an answer machine to leave messages out with these times.

Referrals can also be sent electronically to the following mailbox:

Falls.Osteo@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Further information on service can be found on our webpage.