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.
Pupils should be encouraged to independently manage their allergy from an early age. This involves being responsible and knowing how to stay safe, to reduce the risk of serious reactions.
Pupils who are prescribed an AAI should practice using it with a training device. Pupils can also use this to show school staff and peers how to use an adrenaline auto-injector.
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Always carry emergency medication – pupils prescribed an adrenaline autoinjector should carry two at all times |
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Ask about allergens in the canteen, during class projects and school trips |
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Be responsible and take the allergy seriously |  |
Talk to others about the allergy |
By following these steps, pupils can become role models to their peers.
Patient Support Organisations and Charities
Anaphylaxis UK– A charity dedicated to supporting patients with allergies. Their website contains useful information for children and young people and they have great campaigns including Easy to Ask which aims to help children and young people ask about allergens when eating out, including the school canteen.
Allergy UK: A patient charity that aims to support individuals living with allergic disease.
Spare pens in schools: A resource to guide schools through the legislation on storing spare, back-up AAI’s and managing anaphylaxis.
CYANS: The Children and Young’s People Allergy Network Scotland is an NHS initiative that aims to improve access to allergy care in Scotland and the service offered to children with allergies.
BBC bitesize– A video to understand what it’s like to live with allergy and looking after friends.
May contain– A blog and YouTube channel about living with allergies that may help pupils to stay confident when managing their allergy
Take the kit– A campaign for teenagers by Anaphylaxis Campaign to highlight the importance of carrying emergency medication at all times. Watch the video on YouTube 
here.
School allergy care