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).
Early recognition of potential cancer symptoms and timely referral are essential to improving patient outcomes. We work with healthcare professionals and local partners to support earlier diagnosis through awareness, education and improved referral pathways.
Find out more about our early diagnosis work.
To help primary and community colleagues contribute to this ambition, we have created a series of Support Toolkits containing:
- 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:
