Consent and Data Protection for Social Prescribing

Data Protection

By ticking the box, you agree that the information you provide will be processed confidentially and securely in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Your personal information will only be accessed by staff who need it to ensure you receive the right support. In some cases, we may share relevant information with other support agencies to help you access further services. We also compile statistics about the number of people we support, but this will never include information that identifies you.

For more details on how we handle your data, you can read our organisation’s Privacy Notice.

Consent

By ticking the box, you confirm that:

• Anything you discuss in your appointments with the Social Prescriber/Link Worker will be treated as confidential.
• Information will only be shared with organisations involved in the project for direct care, care planning, and evaluation.
• Crawley Social Prescribing is funded by NHS Sussex, and anonymised data may be shared with commissioners to help assess the effectiveness of the programme.
• Your details may be monitored for service improvement purposes, but your confidentiality will be maintained at all times, and your name will not appear in any reports.

Information

• Confidentiality will only be broken for legal reasons, such as if required by a court of law or if there is a risk of harm to yourself or others. Where possible, we will seek your consent before sharing information.
• Social Prescribers/Link Workers are not clinically trained. If you have any medical conditions or are considering significant lifestyle changes, you should consult your doctor.
• Social Prescribers/Link Workers can provide support and guidance to help you make healthy choices but cannot offer medical advice.

By ticking the box, you confirm that you understand and agree to the above terms.