There are a few ways this can be acquired however, this may vary depending on your GP surgery so it is best to check with them. Option 1 – Go to the GP surgery with a form of identification and ask for your linkage key. Linkage key may be provided while you wait, collected at an agreed time later, emailed to you or sent in the post. (This option is unlikely to be available at most GP’s at present.) Option 2 – Go to the GP website and complete their Online Access request section. The linkage key will either be emailed within 24 hours or posted out to you within 2 to 5 working days. Option 3 – Phone your GP and request your Linkage key. They will go through the forms over the phone. The linkage key will either be emailed within 24 hours or posted out to you within 2 to 5 working days.