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.
Health visitors are nurses or midwives who promote healthy lifestyle and prevent illness through the Universal Health Visiting Pathway. They work with you through your pregnancy up until your child is ready to start school.
Your health visitor may be able to refer you on to other health professionals, for example if there are hearing or vision concerns.
Contact them by phoning your local health visiting team.
Health visitors also provide advice, support and guidance in caring for your child, including:
Breastfeeding, weaning and healthy eating
Exercise, hygiene and safety
Your child’s growth and development
Emotional health and wellbeing, including postnatal depression
Safety in the home
Stopping smoking
Contraception and sexual health
Sleep and behaviour management (including temper tantrums!)
Toilet training
Minor Illnesses (if you have any immediate health concerns the Pharmacy, GP or NHS 24 should be contacted)
Health Visiting in the Community
Whilst you are pregnant
You may receive a letter introducing you to your Health Visitor or Family Nurse
At around 32-34 weeks pregnant you may receive a visit a home to introduce you to the service and talk through what you can expect support with
Together we will talk about understanding and caring for your baby
Together we will talk about how you plan to feed your baby and will support you with that
Together we will talk about keeping baby safe once you bring baby home, which will include information on baby sleeping
We will chat about what support you have and your relationships.
We can support you with how you are feeling, your health in general and we can talk to you about money matters too.
We will tell you all about the red book that is given to you once baby arrives
The visit may last around an hour
HENRY
Healthy Start, Brighter Future
The HENRY programme aims to support families of children aged 0-12 years with engaging the whole family to adopt healthier eating and lifestyle habits. HENRY addresses a range of areas that are relevant to families including but not limited to; parenting, well-being, self-esteem and confidence, portion sizes, healthy food swaps, getting active as a family, food groups and food labelling.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are working in partnership with Early Years Scotland (EYS) and Possibilities for Each and Every Kid (PEEK) to deliver the HENRY programmes and workshops. You will find the registration forms in the how and where to access HENRY section of our website.
First home visit after baby is born
At around 11-14 days after your baby is born, the Health Visitor or Family Nurse may come to your home to meet baby and you
At every visit we will ask you about your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, we are here to support you too
We will chat about what support you have and your relationships.
We will ask you about your baby’s health and wellbeing
Together we may talk about your baby’s feeding
We will discuss how your baby will grow and develop over the next few weeks
We can tell you about local groups and classes that you might want to go along to
We will chat about baby immunisation
We can chat and tell you about places that can offer support or advice on many topics including managing your money
We will check baby out from Head to Toe talking you through everything we are checking, including their weights, their length, their head measurement and then they are all recorded in your red book.
We are here to support you and we encourage you to ask any questions you have, helping you to understand your child's growth, health and development.
This visit will last around an hour
Below is a sample of the leaflets or links to information that we will leave with you or talk you through whilst visiting:
Keep your family safe from second-hand smoke – NHSGGC.
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This leaflet is available in other languages - use this link to list them
Vitamin D for breastfeeding women and children under 3 – NHSGGC.
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This leaflet is available in other languages - use this link to list them
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland: Information for Patient – NHSScot.
When baby is between 3 and 5 weeks old, you may be offered 2 visits from the Health Visitor
We will check baby’s weight and chat about how you feel feeding your baby is going
We will chat about how you are feeling and also about being a parent and answer any questions you have
We will ask you about your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, we are here to support you too We will chat about what support you have and your relationships.
We will chat about what support you have and your relationships.
We have some leaflets we can leave you around any of the things we have chatted about, or provide you some recommended websites to look at
These visits will last between 30 minutes to an hour
Between 6 and 8 weeks old
When baby is between 6-8 weeks you may receive another visit
We will ask you if you are happy or worried about how baby is feeding
We will ask you about your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, we are here to support you too
We will chat about what support you have and your relationships.
We will chat about baby immunisation
We will check baby from Head to Toe talking you through everything we are checking, including their weight, their length, their head measurement, development and they are all then recorded in your red book
We will check if you have had or have an appointment booked for your baby's 6week medical assessment
We will remind you to think about contraceptive choices
This visit will last around an hour
Baby Bookbug bag
At this point you may receive your bookbug bag, however, it is given out when available but for more information visit:
At 3 months (12 weeks) and 4 months (16 weeks) the Health visitor may come your home to see you and baby
We will check baby babies weight, length, head measurement and they are all then recorded in your red book.
We will ask you if you have any questions about your babies health or development
We will chat about how you feel feeding baby is going and we may also talk about when to start thinking about weaning
Together we will talk about safe sleeping
We will ask you about your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, we are here to support you too
We will chat about what support you have and your relationships.
We will ask you how you are feeling, how your mood and sleep has been and also to complete a short questionnaire
Together we will talk about when your next visit might be
Both visits will last around an hour
Below is a sample of the leaflets or links to information that we will leave with you or talk you through whilst visiting
Drinks for Babies and Young Children - Childsmile
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**HV's This is available in other languages however it does not have its own loading page on website, therefore we may need to add a link for each language to get to the correct page? Need to have a think about this as to what would be best practice? Link to page with other resources ishere
Fun First Foods - Public Health Scotland
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To see list of other languages available click on Link
Snack Ideas for Children - Childsmile
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This is available in other languages however it does not have its own loading page on website, therefore we may need to add a link for each language to get to the correct page? Need to have a think about this as to what would be best practice? Link to page with other resources isLink
Toothpaste and Cup **HVs is this handed out at same time? If so do we have a picture or do we just want to include that in the written info of what to expect during visit
Childsmile community and practice
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This is available in other languages however it does not have its own loading page on website, therefore we may need to add a link for each language to get to the correct page? Need to have a think about this as to what would be best practice? Link to page with other resources is Link
Vitamin D Postcard - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
When your child is 8 months old, we may come for another home visit
We will use some toys and may use a questionnaire that has lots of questions about how your baby is growing and developing, we may fill this in together
We will measure your child’s weight and height and write these in your red book
We will ask you about your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, we are here to support you too
We will chat about your baby’s eating, sleeping, home safety and their teeth (even if they are not through yet)
Together we will talk about your child’s next immunisation due around 13months
We can tell you about local groups and classes that you might want to go along to
We can chat and tell you about places that can offer support or advice on many topics including managing your money
Together we will talk about when you might be visited next time
This visit will last around 30 minutes to 45 minutes
13 to 15 months old
When your child is between 13 and 15 months old, we may come for another home visit
We will use some toys, and may use a questionnaire that has lots of questions about how your child is growing and developing, we may fill this in together
The Health Visitor will measure your child’s weight and height and write these in your red book
We will ask you about your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, we are here to support you too
We will chat about what support you have and your relationships.
You will have time to talk about your child’s progress and ask us any questions you may have
Together we may talk about your child’s eating habits, sleeping habits, immunisation and your child’s teeth
We can tell you about local groups and classes that you might want to go along to
Together we will talk about when you might be visited next time
This visit will last around 45 minutes to an hour
Below is a sample of the leaflets or links to information that we will leave with you or talk you through whilst visiting
Book Bug Bag given to parents with additional info
Listening, Understanding, Talking and Interacting - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Click on pink box to access link
This information is available in other languages click link for list
27 to 30 months old
When your child is between 27 and 30 months old, we may come for another home visit
We will use some toys, and may use a questionnaire that has lots of questions about how your child is growing and developing, we may fill this in together
The Health Visitor will measure your child’s weight and height and write these in your red book
We will ask you about your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, we are here to support you too
We will chat about what support you have and your relationships.
You will have time to talk about your child’s health and wellbeing
Together we can talk about toilet training
We can tell you how to apply for nursery places
Together we will talk about when you might be visited next time
This visit will last around 45 minutes to an hour
Below is a sample of the leaflets or links to information that we will leave with you or talk you through whilst visiting
Keep your family safe from second-hand smoke – NHSGGC.
Take it right outside - NHS Inform Campaign. This is a link to Website with lots of info and quizzes
4 to 5 years old
When your child is between 4 and 5 years old, we may come for another home visit
We will use some toys, and may use a questionnaire that has lots of questions about how your child is growing and developing, we may fill this in together
The Health Visitor will measure your child’s weight and height and write these in your red book
We will ask you about your physical, emotional, mental and financial health, we are here to support you too
We will chat about what support you have and your relationships.
You will have time to talk about your child’s health and wellbeing
We can tell you when you should register your child for school
We will chat about any future visits and if they are needed or not.
Happy Healthy Tots
This leaflet is available in other languages - use this 
