Mobile apps | Right Decisions

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.

Use the links in the footer of this website to download it as a mobile app on Apple or Android phones. These links download the full Right Decisions app.

Once this app is downloaded, choose the option to enter as a member of the public. You will see a list of toolkits for patients and public. Click on the Shared decisions about your mental health toolkit to open it. It will automatically download to the My toolkits tab within the app. You will then be able to access it from My toolkits whenever you open the app.

Baby Buddy/Best Beginnings

This free app has a mental health section with short video clips on a wide range of mental health topics. It includes films for dads. App users also have access to a confidential, text-based Crisis Messenger which provides 24/7 support for new and expectant parents who are feeling very anxious or overwhelmed. The app is endorsed or accredited by the Department of Health and various NHS organisations.