About this toolkit

The main contact for this toolkit is loth.lochranzaaftercare@nhs.scot 

Content has been checked for accessibility in line with the relevant RDS standard operating procedure

The app:

• is compliant with Android and Apple accessibility standards for native mobile apps
• is supported by Android 4.4 or later and iOS 8.0 or later devices.

The website:

• is compliant with WC3A 2.0 Standards
• is optimised for use on both desktop and mobile devices in the following browsers - IE9+, Chrome, Edge and Safari

The Editorial Team monitors content on an ongoing basis and reviews content upon agreed review dates.

Key content suppliers can notify the Editorial Team of required updates to to any published/linked resources as and when needed. The Editorial Team will approve non guideline content and can do this outwith scheduled group meetings.

RDS automated alerts when review is due will be sent to the Editorial Team.

Organisational logos are used either according to their website Terms & Conditions or by explicit permission being granted.

All icons are from Flaticon.com, accessed through the licence held Tactuum Ltd for the resources supported by the software platform it provides.

NHS Lothian is not responsible for the content of any external websites listed, nor do they endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on in any of these websites.  

The content within this toolkit is based on current evidence and best practice, however it is intended to be applied alongside sound practitioner judgement. As such, NHS Lothian is not responsible or liable for management decision made on the basis of the information provided via this toolkit.

Use of this toolkit within education settings should always be in accordance with local policies and guidance with regard to practice and mobile device usage.

We have established an Editorial Team to oversee development and maintenance of this toolkit. The content of this toolkit was reviewed by the Editorial Team and signed off by local CNM.

The Editorial Team will continue to oversee the development and management of the toolkit and request further approval from the CNM as required.

The email for the Editorial Team is available in the "Key contacts" section above and can be used to highlight any feedback or complaints.

All content has been approved by the Editorial Team and the CNM to ensure its accuracy and to mitigate any risks to patient safety. The Editorial team will reassess any existing and new risks which may emerge as the toolkit is further developed.

Functional testing was carried out by the Editorial Team and Knowledge Manager as content was added. The toolkit (app and web version) was subject to end user testing (a combination of goal and experience questions) for several weeks in the run up to the toolkit being published. Volunteers were sought from past and present NHS Lothian Aftercare Service patients and their families. Feedback was gathered using Webropol and any suggested improvements were made.