Scottish Deep Brain Stimulation

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Scottish Deep Brain Stimulation

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.

The Scottish Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Service is based in Glasgow and takes referrals from across Scotland. DBS can be used as a treatment for some people with movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Tremor or Dystonia whose condition is inadequately treated with medication. This website is for people who have been referred or are considering DBS as a treatment for their condition, or who have had a device implanted and are looking for care advice or contact information. Medical staff can also find useful information about DBS including a referral form or urgent care advice.

The content has been developed and approved by Dr Vicky Marshall, Consultant Neurologist, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow and the NHS Scotland Deep brain stimulation service.

Scottish Deep Brain Stimulation

What is deep brain stimulation?

Parkinson's disease

Tremor and dystonia

DBS user information/ manuals

Urgent care advice

Referrals

The DBS Team