Version History
Here you can find the changelog of GoodSAM Responder since it was posted on our website on 2016-12-24.
The latest version is 18.0 and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 18.0
posted on 2024-04-04
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
version 17.4
posted on 2024-02-06
Changes to support multiple new volunteering roles and opportunities. In addition, you will see buttons relating to:
- Lone Working Module:
Enter how long you’ll be in someone’s home and if not out, the host organisation is alerted.
- Mobile Equipment:
You can register if you carry lifesaving equipment including AEDs, bleed kits, naloxone for opioid reversal and epi-pens.
-Equipment Registry:
We also have increased our AED Registry to include bleed kits, water rescue and fire equipment.
version 17.3
posted on 2024-01-04
- Very minor internal improvments.
version 17.2
posted on 2023-12-09
This new update provides a new “Lone Working” module to improve volunteer and responder safety. This especially applies to our NHS Volunteer responders. If you’re going into someone’s house for example, simply set the duration of time you intend to be there for as you go in. At the end of that time, the system will check you have left. If you haven’t or don’t respond, a safeguarding process is started to ensure you are safe.
version 17.1
posted on 2023-11-17
You can now indicate under the me tab if you are carrying:
An AED
Bleed / trauma kit
Naloxone
An Epipen.
This enables services to alert those who have this equipment to specific emergencies. This does not affect the normal cardiac response and the code of conduct should still be followed.
There is also a “I am physically fit and can lift” toggle. This means emergency and voluntary services can request help from those nearby in manual tasks such as lifting patients and deploying sandbags.
version 17
posted on 2023-10-07
GoodSAM are excited to announce our new “Emergency Kit Register”!
In addition to mapping defibrillators, the platform now maps Bleed Kits, Water Rescue and Outdoor Fire Equipment. Please help us map these by taking a photograph of equipment that is in a fixed location and uploading it using the new kit icon located on the map.
Thank you again for being part of the GoodSAM community!
version 16.8
posted on 2023-09-09
Minor bug fixes and enhancements.
version 16.7
posted on 2023-06-30
This updates enables offline location caching for Search & Rescue teams utilising the GoodSAM platform.
version 16.6
posted on 2023-05-04
- Adding the ability to use call-signs when switching on duty. (Needs to be turned on by the parent organisation.)
- Adding the ability to send on-off and templated messages. (Needs to be turned on by the parent organisation.)
version 16.5
posted on 2023-04-03
- Adding a new "stand down" notification sound.
- Improving the live streaming quality.
version 15.7
posted on 2022-03-21
- Improving the app for the transport volunteers by adding specific buttons under the "actions" tab.
- Minor improvements.
version 15.6
posted on 2022-03-21
- Minor improvements.
version 15.5
posted on 2022-02-21
- You can now update your phone number from the ID tab.
- Minor improvements and bug fixes.
version 15.4
posted on 2022-01-03
- You can now sign in with your NHS or Microsoft account.
version 15.3
posted on 2021-10-13
It’s Shocktober with Restart-A-Heart day coming up on 16th October - welcome if you are signing up to GoodSAM for the first time.
To make things more streamlined for NHS staff, we now support NHS single sign on - simply click the NHS login button once downloaded, confirm you are CPR trained and log in - that’s it!
And for everyone else, please simply upload ID / Evidence of First Aid training and register under your organisation if listed, or GoodSAM if not.
version 15.0
posted on 2021-08-21
- Fixing the "multiple file upload" for organisations using the GoodSAMs direct upload feature.
version 15.1
posted on 2021-08-21
This update provides:
Filtering of future tasks for NHS volunteers - you can now search for tasks near you based on the date, how far you wish to travel and task type.
Feedback - tell us what you think when you have completed a shift. This enables us to improve volunteer experiences for everyone.
General improvements - we are always making improvements, not just for the NHS volunteers but also the police, fire and ambulance services who use the platform.
version 14.8
posted on 2021-06-21
- Under the hood improvements and optimisations.
version 14.7
posted on 2021-06-07
- Displaying the organisations name on the "Future Tasks" Tab.
- Improving the error message for when the location services are disabled or the app does not have access to them.
- Enabling the app to use the last known location for volunteers.
version 14.2
posted on 2021-05-13
Continuous under the hood improvements.
version 14.1
posted on 2021-04-27
- Fixing a bug which was causing the app to crash on the task screen without the location services permission.
version 13.7
posted on 2021-03-06
- Improving the defibrillator upload function for medical Responders.
- Improving the way we show the uploaded defibrillator images for medical Responders.
version 13.6
posted on 2021-02-23
Improving the user experience based on the feedbacks!
version 13.5
posted on 2021-02-15
Contains alerting/tasking enhancements and minor under the hood tweaks.
version 13.3
posted on 2021-02-11
Updating the app to pull the latest code of conduct from the server and make it specific to each organisation on the platform.
version 13.1
posted on 2021-01-23
Fixing a bug for Android 5.0 (2014) which was causing the screen to sometimes freeze.
version 12.8
posted on 2021-01-08
Minor improvements to accommodate more devices.
version 12.6
posted on 2021-01-03
Fixing the bug which was causing the app to crash when uploading a photo affecting some android phones.
version 12.3
posted on 2020-12-15
Seasons Greetings!
We have packed a few gifts for you in this new update!
- A selection of Alert Tones: Want to replace the siren? Now you can with a selection of distinctive sounds!
- Alter your alert radius: Services control the maximum radius alerts go to, but you can now select the maximum radius you are prepared to respond in.
- Language profile: Select the languages you speak. For our Volunteers, this means Check in and Chat requests can be targeted to specific languages.
version 12
posted on 2020-09-30
- Improving the streaming capabilities for the emergency services.
- Minor UI improvements.
version 11.5
posted on 2020-09-09
- Showing the "Task Type" on the Accept/Reject screen.
- Improving the streaming function to handle network bleeps.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
version 11.3
posted on 2020-08-13
This update provides some new functionalities, especially to our volunteers. You will now find a "Report" tab and a list of task identifiers for requests you have attended. This will enable you to verify jobs if claiming expenses.
There are also "under the hood" improvements to other aspects of the App.
version 11.2
posted on 2020-05-10
Improving the user experience.
version 11.1
posted on 2020-05-08
Putting in fixes for the Google SDK bug:
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/154855417
version N/A
posted on 2020-04-18
A very warm welcome to the 3/4million NHS Volunteers as part of the UK's response to the Covid-19 crisis.
GoodSAM is a platform used by emergency services worldwide, this is now being used to request help from Volunteers in the UK to carry out tasks for those isolated or in need as a result of the Coronavirus Crisis. Don't worry, as an NHS volunteer you will not be asked to go to a cardiac arrest unless you have specifically registered as a cardiac arrest responder.
version 10.6
posted on 2020-03-16
Continuous maintenance to be compatible with even more devices and tablets!
version 10
posted on 2020-02-15
- Fixing bugs.
- Improved usability.
- Improved live streaming features.
version 9.8
posted on 2020-01-18
- Fixing the background location updates for some devices running on Android 10+.
version 9.7
posted on 2020-01-12
- Bug fixes.
- Upgrading facebook login libraries.
- Improved streaming features.
version 9.6
posted on 2019-11-03
Continuous maintenance and stability improvements according to user feedbacks for the latest Android versions on variety of devices.
version 9.3
posted on 2019-09-21
Improving user experience and adding more video features.
version 9.2
posted on 2019-08-17
Fixing the bug with toggle switches turning off on some devices.
Adding support for the GoodSAMs major incident platform.
version 7.1
posted on 2018-01-10
Improving the post incident reporting functionality.
Improving the sign up and single sign on process.
Increasing stability and minor bug fixes.
version 5.3
posted on 2016-10-22
We have added real time streaming features where the Responders can stream back to the headquarter. (Where GoodSAM Streaming features are used.)
