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.
The Inspiring Leadership Programme aims to support specialist palliative care teams adopt a more proactive approach to service delivery and to embed the values, behaviours and attitudes of leadership. Developed and launched in 2017, the programme was originally developed to help identify Clinical Nurse Specialists and other Allied Health Professionals from specialist palliative care teams and prepare them for future roles.
The programme is open to all registered health or social care professionals or senior colleagues working within specialist palliative care in Scotland. (this includes Specialist Trainees in palliative medicine and those working at AFC band 6 or 7 or senior equivalent).
The next Inspiring Leadership programme will commence in May 2025.
Hold the Dates! Applications will open in January 2025.
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NEW FOR 2023 Inspiring Leadership Programme ‘Community of Practice’ group along with Community of Practice webpage (in development) for anyone who’s participated in the current or previous Inspiring Leadership Programmes. Login details will be sent to all attendees.
Target Participants/ Eligibility
Registered health or social care professionals or senior colleagues working within specialist palliative care in Scotland. (this includes Specialist Trainees in palliative medicine and those working at AFC band 6 or 7 or senior equivalent )
The participant will:
Build their self-awareness, personal effectiveness, and resilience.
Exhibit leadership behaviours consistent with creating an enabling culture for transforming services for patients and their families.
Provide effective leadership and management within teams and across professional and organizational boundaries focused on service excellence.
Create conditions where people can play to strengths, think creatively, and work collaboratively to overcome obstacles to the change process.
Deliver a QI project which demonstrates an impact on patient & family care and experience.
Deliver a QI project which will present a valuable development opportunity through involvement in leading and delivering change.
Develop a network of support and start a process to place participant on a potential succession planning pathway.
Enhance knowledge of local, national, and international policy drivers for palliative care supporting strategies and processes for the required culture change.
Programme delivery
All training and support will be delivered online.
Programme Length
7 online classroom days delivered over a 12 month period + 1 individual two hour coaching/feedback session identifying strengths & development needs (following participation in 360 feedback tool).
Participants must commit to all 7 online classroom days.
Next Programme Dates (Cohort 6):
Day 1. 29 February 2024
Day 2. 16th April 2024
Day 3. 19th June 2024
Day 4. 15th August 2024
Day 5. 23rd October 2024
Day 6. 26th November 2024
Day 7.16th January 2025
Programme Teaching Methods
Online face to face teaching, project work and self-directed learning.
Programme Fee
£400 for the 12 month programme.
Providing institutions/Partners
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
Accord Hospice
Strathcarron Hospice
Hazel M Mackenzie Consulting
Programme Facilitators
Claire O’Neill, NHSGGC Lead Nurse & CSM for Palliative Care
Fiona Wylie, Senior Nurse for Strategy Implementation, Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice Glasgow
Susan Jackson, Quality and Practice Development Lead, Accord Hospice Paisley
Liz Smith, Practice Educator, Strathcarron Hospice Denny
Elaine O’Donnell, NHSGGC Palliative Care Practice Development Facilitator
Hazel Mackenzie, Hazel M Mackenzie Consulting
To register you interest or for more information please email: palliativecare@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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