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.

Glasgow PMP practices

Mindfulness - Community

These practices were developed for participants on the Glasgow PMP (Pain Management Programme). The PMP teaches strategies for managing persistent pain, and reducing the impact it has on people's lives. More information about this approach can be found on the NHS GGC pain service website.

Participants on the programme are introduced to awareness practices as part of the course. We recorded these practices for participants to try at home, between group sessions. We also recorded a few small talks about different aspects of mindful practice, including informal practice, guided inquiry, and tips for beginners.

If you have any feedback on these practices, or the app in general, please let us know what you think by completing the survey in the "About" section.

Breathing practice (6 minutes 33 seconds)

Body scan (10 minutes)

Broadening awareness (12 minutes 17 seconds)

Informal mindfulness (6 minutes)

Introduction to practices (2 minutes 50 seconds)

(this is the manual referred to in the introduction)

Guided inquiry (5 minutes)

General tips (2 minutes)

Updated 17/07/2024 (review date in 6 months)