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.
Many thanks to the following people who helped to make the creation of this app possible:
Dr Vicky Marshall
Mr James Manfield
Mr Michael Canty
Dr Edward Newman
Elaine Tyrrell
Dr Susan O'Connell
Margaret Reynolds
Tracey Murphy
Fiona Turbull
Joanna Wallace
Fiona Rogan
Maria Cordero
Charlotte Boulnois
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, legally known as Greater Glasgow Health Board (the “Board”) provides the ‘GGC - Deep Brain Stimulation’ app/website (“App/Website”) to help the people it serves in East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire. Each individual participating organisation which contributes resources to the App/Website has sole responsibility for the information created or published by them. Any information appearing on the App/Website is issued as general information, is not warranted by the Board, nor should it be taken as advice. No responsibility can be accepted by the Board or any other organisation for action or inaction as a result of information contained on the App/Website. Users should take advice from health and care professionals in respect of specific situations. The use and access of pages of the App/Website is subject to the terms and conditions set out below and by this disclaimer. By using or accessing the App/Website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
The provision on the App/Website of a link to another website or application does not constitute any authorisation to access material held at that location. Links to sites are provided for informational purposes only and no responsibility is accepted for the quality of resources to be found on such websites. The contents and material made available on linked sites are completely out with the Board’s control and as such no liability is accepted for any loss or damage resulting from accessing or failing to access these sites. No endorsement is expressed or implied by the presence of a link on the App/Website. The contents of a linked-to website may change without the Board’s knowledge and as a result, links may break or may terminate on pages which were not the original targets of a link. No responsibility or liability for the privacy of personal information is accepted for linked to websites, as these are beyond the Board’s control.
The resources contained on the App/Website, including all files that are authorised for public and password-protected download or access, are provided on an “as is” basis and without any warranties. No warranty is given that files downloaded or accessed from the App/Website are free of computer viruses. No warranties are made as to fitness for purpose, quality or completeness of information. The App/Website excludes any liability for any errors in or omissions in information provided on or linked to from the App/Website.
The Board uses reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information on the App/Website in accordance with the policies defined for the App/Website . However, no guarantees are made that the information contained on the App/Website or associated, or linked to websites is accurate, complete and current at any given time. Information presented on the App/Website or associated sites may be changed at any time. The resources made available on the App/Website are intended to assist and support people to best manage their mental health and related needs. The App/Website is not intended in any way to replace the advice of health and care professionals. Nothing on the App/Website is intended to constitute advice. Specific advice should be sought in specific situations from a properly qualified health or care professional. Content on the App/Website is governed by a number of policies and guidelines. Users of the App/Website should inform the web team using the Feedback form if they should come across any material contained which they consider to be potentially in breach of any of the published Scottish Government or NHS Scotland policies or of any relevant legislation in order for the appropriate remedial action to be taken.
Although the App/Website has been tested and should work correctly under normal circumstance, there are many factors both within and outside of the control of the Board which may prevent the App/Website from being available to users of the world-wide-web. No responsibility is accepted by the Board for any losses that may arise from an inability to access resources on the App/Website. Where a user finds a specific error in the coding of a web page, or where they consider a page to be in breach of accessibility or other published policies of the App/Website, the user should notify the web team via the feedback form in order that appropriate action may be taken.
The terms and conditions of use of the App/Website shall be governed by the laws of Scotland.
This resource is available as both a mobile app (available on the Apple and Google Play stores), as well as a website on the national Right Decisions Service platform.
Toolkit authors
Consultant Neurologists, National Deep Brain Stimulation Service, Queen Elizabeth Universities Hospital.
Consult Neuro Surgeons, National Deep Brain Stimulation Service, Queen Elizabeth Universities Hospital.
Specialist Physiotherapists, National Deep Brain Stimulation Service, Queen Elizabeth Universities Hospital.
Specialist Speech and Language Therapists, National Deep Brain Stimulation Service, Queen Elizabeth Universities Hospital.
Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Deep Brain Stimulation Service, Queen Elizabeth Universities Hospital.
Clinical Psychologists, National Deep Brain Stimulation Service, Queen Elizabeth Universities Hospital.
Review of content
The toolkit will be reviewed every four years or when changes are made to clinical practice, to ensure that all content remains current and relevant.
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The content of this resource has been produced in line with web accessibility standards. For information on the accessibility of the Right Decision Service platform technology, see the "About this site" page.
For any queries or concerns relating to this resource, please contact:
Dr Victoria Marshall - victoria.marshall2@nhs.scot
If you have any feedback or suggestions relating to this toolkit, please fill out the form below:
https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/2983F2E52EC13003
Scottish Deep Brain Stimulation