Primary Care Link Working within Dundee GP Practices
- Sources of Support is a social prescribing service within Primary Care which operates in all GP Practices in Dundee.
- The service consists of Primary Care Link Workers and Associate Practitioners (support workers).
- The service is for patients aged 16 or over whose physical, mental health and wellbeing are affected by social and economic issues.
- All referrals are made internally in the GP Practice by any member of the practice staff.
- The Primary Care Link Worker and / or a Support Worker will work alongside patients for up to 20 weeks to identify non-medical interventions to help improve their situation.
- The Primary Care Link Workers negotiate, liaise, advocate and communicate on the patient's behalf at the same time they help to build the capacity and resilience of the patient to deal with issues themselves.