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

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.

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

Mental health in pregnancy and after birth (SIGN)

Healthcare Improvement Scotland

Mental health

Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation is a UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health issues, whatever their age and wherever they live.

MIND provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. It campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Perinatal Mental Health Network

Perinatal Mental Health Network Scotland (PMHN Scotland) is a national managed clinical network. It aims to help develop and improve access to high-quality care for women and birthing parents, their infants and families, who have mental ill health in pregnancy or during the first postnatal year.

SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health)

SAMH provides mental health social care support, addiction and employment services, among others.
It runs national programmes such as See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport.

Pregnancy and parenthood

National Childbirth Trust

The National Childbirth Trust supports expectant and new parents to feel more connected and confident during this major life transition. Their website includes evidence-based information, signposting, and access to support and services.

NHS inform: Ready Steady Baby

NHS Scotland’s maternity guide for everyone looking for information about pregnancy, labour and birth and very early parenthood.

Parentclub offers tips and advice from pregnancy through all the difficulties of family life, from experts and other parents and carers.

Tommy’s is a charity organisation committed to saving babies’ lives. They offer support to families through every part of the pregnancy and parenting journey.