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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.

Support staff should know which pupils in the school have allergies and those that are high risk for anaphylaxis.

Management plans

Pupils diagnosed with allergies will have a personalised allergy action plan, given by a healthcare professional. An example is the BSACI allergy action plan. This will state the allergen(s) to avoid and the management for mild/moderate or severe reactions.

Support staff should familiarise themselves with the plan and discuss with the child and their parent/ carer(s) about the allergy. They should also be aware of where the medication is stored in the school and whether the child carries this or not.

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All staff should know how to respond to emergencies even if there are no pupils at risk of anaphylaxis in the school.