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.

Where to get expert advice

Infectious diseases

Adults

The ID Registrar is available 0900-1900 / 7 days a week. ID consultants are available 24 hours and can assist with complex cases.
There is no need to contact them in the middle of the night if a decision to supply a PEP starter pack has already been made (Exception: OHS nurses should contact the ID consultant if PEP might be indicated).
Counselling staff at RIDU are happy to see HCW’s and members of the public who have been affected by BBV issues, even if the level of risk associated with this incident is negligible. They can be contacted on 0131 537 2864 or extension 32864 during normal working hours.

Children

Children receiving HIV PEP, HBV vaccinations or follow up testing should be referred to the paediatric ID consultant at RHCYP. No child should be started on PEP without discussing with them.
The referral letter should be sent to ‘Paediatric ID Consultant, c/o RHCYP’.
The paediatric Infectious Diseases consultant on call in Glasgow (Tel 0141 201 0000) provide cover if the RHCYP ID consultant is unavailable.