GP Link Worker Standing Operating Procedures

It is important to understand the role taken by the GP Link Worker and how data will be shared. In the case the GP Link Worker is out-sourced, then consideration on how the referral will be carried out identifying at each point who is the Data Owner and Data Controller.

The GP Link Worker Programme assigned to the GP Practice will have an agreed Standard Operating Procedure which may have local specifications and amendments as part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed when the GP Link Worker Programme was first established. In terms of reporting the GP Link Worker Programme will provide efficacy and outcome data for any case the GP Link Worker works with. However for any onward referral to another identified Service Provider the GP Link Worker will only deliver the assessment then pass the case to the Service Provider. The Service Provider will become the Data Controller from that point onwards.