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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.

Key resources

NHS inform: Ready Steady Baby

NHS Scotland’s maternity guide for everyone looking for information about pregnancy, labour and birth, and caring for a baby.

Inspiring Scotland directory

This directory is provided by Inspiring Scotland and lists organisations across Scotland who offer perinatal and infant mental health support.

Maternal Mental Health Alliance

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is a UK-wide charity and network of over 120 organisations, providing care and support to people affected by perinatal mental problems.

If you need to talk to someone immediately, you can call:

The mental health crisis line (SANEline)

If you feel you are struggling to look after your child, you can contact Parentline Scotland.

Directories of local support groups

Resources in languages other than English

Mental health conditions

Medicines in pregnancy and breastfeeding

Helplines

Mobile apps

Support if I am in a crisis

Support for dads or partners

Support for care-experienced parents

Support for LGBT parents

Support for minority ethnic groups

Further information on mental health, pregnancy and looking after a baby