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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.

Having a diagnosis of respiratory disease has many implications. Some will accept this and take positive steps to improve respiratory care. Others will have difficulty accepting this and therefore managing the condition, particularly if they have concurrent mental health issues. Therefore, supporting the individual is essential.

Suggested actions

Prevention

Does every team member support and encourage an active lifestyle, healthy diet, smoking cessation and weight management at every opportunity?

Diagnosis

What resources does the team have to support the person who is newly diagnosed? Make use of local peer support groups.

Ongoing care

Summary of anticipated review – medication, symptom control, inhaler technique, self-management, pulmonary rehabilitation referral
BTS Guideline for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Adults
Frequency of review

Service user version of guide

Manage Medicines app