Update your RDS mobile app to v4.7.2 to download toolkits even when website is down.

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. You will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon in 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 update to the latest release - RDS app version 4.7.1 - to see this improvement.

Updating to this latest version of the RDS app is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new resilience 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.

Neonatal community outreach team (NCOT)

NHS Lothian neonatal guidelines

Criteria for NCOT referral:

Baby’s CGA above 34 weeks gestation
Medically stable
Temperature stability in open cot
No significant weight loss and adequately feeding – nasogastric / breastfeeding / bottle feeding and/or combined feeding
Weight above 1.6kg
Parents have been educated with necessary skills

Types of referral considered:

In-patient referrals:

Complex babies who need continuity of care e.g. congenital anomalies with palliative care needs
Baby who needs nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding support until full oral feeding is established
Oxygen dependent babies
Babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) who are on a stable reducing regimen
Babies whose families need reassurance and short term support (please discuss with community band 7)
Babies who require feeding, nutrition and growth monitoring
Babies who require home phototherapy

Community referrals:

Early jaundice
Large weight loss (more than 13% from birth weight)

Referral procedure:

Please ring NCOT team between 8-6pm to discuss referral

0131 242 2587

0131 242 1306

0131 242 1323

Last reviewed: 03/11/2021

Next review date: 03/11/2031

Author(s): Angela Davidson, Soon Lin Yap.