Primary and Community Care Toolkits

Supporting primary care in early cancer diagnosis

Primary care is central to the early diagnosis of cancer. Detecting cancer at an earlier stage gives patients more treatment options, improves long-term survival, and enhances quality of life.

The NHS Long Term Plan sets the ambitious goal that by 2028, 75% of cancers should be diagnosed at stage 1 or 2 (up from around half today).

To help primary and community colleagues contribute to this ambition, we have created a series of toolkits with:

• Practical tips for developing improvement plans
• Cancer-specific education and training resources
• Information and materials for both staff and patients

Click on the toolkits below to view and download:

Other resources

Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service (DES):

• PCN DES specifications for 2025-26
• PCN DES Video Mini-Series
• CRUK GP Contract Hub

This area brings together training opportunities, resources, and guidance designed to help strengthen cancer pathways and enhance care within primary care settings. It is a growing collection rather than a definitive list, and we will continue to add new materials over time.

If there’s a resource you would find helpful, please let us know by emailing england.tvcaadmin@nhs.net