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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.

Needlesticks PEP/PEPSE

Infectious diseases

Below are the current (February 2020) versions of NHS Lothian PEP and PEPSE guidelines, along with additional documentation that can be used during the assessment of BBV exposure. Patient information leaflets are also below.

NHS Lothian Needlestick Management Protocol

Additional PEP documentation

BBV Exposure Risk Assessment Form

BBV Background Information for Risk Assessment

Current Recommended HIV PEP

PEP following sexual exposure (PEPSE)

PEPSE and non-occupation exposure to BBV

Information Leaflets for Patients

Please note that the information leaflets below can also be used for patients presenting following sexual exposure or needlestick injury.

Needlestick Injuries Prevention of HIV Infection A Factsheet for Patients

Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Antiretroviral Starter Pack

Testing for Blood Borne Viruses

NB: These documents are part of the NHS Lothian Working with Blood Borne Viruses Policy, available at Policy Online.

Needlestick injury

PEPSE and non-occupational exposure

Patient information leaflets