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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.

Covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and living with bipolar.

Bipolar UK provide support, advice and information for people with bipolar disorder, their friends and carers. This leaflet has further information on bipolar, pregnancy and childbirth.

Bipolar Scotland

Bipolar Scotland provide information, support and advice for people affected by bipolar and all who care for them.

Royal College of Psychiatrists information sheets:

National Centre for Mental Health (NCMH)- bipolar disorder, pregnancy and childbirth

NCMH is a Welsh organisation that has produced a library of free mental health leaflets to help individuals, families and carers learn more about a range of mental health conditions. This leaflet on bipolar seeks to answer the questions:
- What are the risks during pregnancy for women with bipolar?
- What can I do before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after birth, to reduce the chance of becoming unwell?

Action on Postpartum Psychosis

Provides support and information if you experience psychosis with your bipolar.

Support groups and helplines

The Support Directory on this site signposts you to support groups and helplines.