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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.

Depression treatment, for adults in primary care (036)

Who is this guidance for?

  • It is intended to assist healthcare professionals working in primary care.

What is in the guidance?

  • Information and advice to support healthcare professionals in the bio-psycho-social assessment, diagnosis and treatment of depression.
  • Self-help and non-pharmacological options for people with depression, including patient information.
  • Comorbidity considerations and antidepressant treatment options
  • Practical information reading antidepressant limitations and tailoring treatment to individual’s needs for switching, reducing and stopping antidepressants.

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 30/04/2024

Next review date: 10/04/2027

Author(s): Christopher Johnson.

Version: 6

Author email(s): christopher.johnson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.

Approved By: Primary Care Prescribing Management Group

Reviewer name(s): Christopher Johnson.

Document Id: 036