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Working with our partners, we have created a directory of expertly produced resources that are easy to access and navigate, for busy working professionals. The content of these resources aims to support and educate primary and community care professionals.
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This area provides information and resources for Primary Care Professionals and Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to support the early identification and referral of patients with suspected cancer along with support around screening.
Much of what is described is useful for every day practice but will also help more specifically for the contractual requirements of QOF and the PCN DES. If you have a suggestion for a resource or a subject matter to include, please contact us at ccf-tr.admin.cmca@nhs.net
Webinars were held May 2022 describing the requirements of the PCN DES 22/23. A recording of the presentation can be accessed under the webinar tab below.
The following presentation describes all of the requirements for both QOF and PCN DES 22/23 and some ideas as to how these might be achieved.
Access and download the presentation (available soon), which you can then watch and hear narration from CMCA Primary Care Lead, Dr Debbie Harvey.
This year’s PCN DES for the early diagnosis of cancer reflects many of the ambitions of the DES for 21/22. Where possible and appropriate PCN can build on the work undertaken previously.
There are five service requirements which briefly comprise of:
The Alliance produces regular bulletins with information for Primary Care Networks, GPs and other primary care professionals.
Please see them below:
To sign up to receive the bulletins, please email: ccf-tr.admin.cmca@nhs.net
A webinar for Primary Care professionals was held to showcase the work of the Cancer Alliance, with contributions across a number of work areas.
Webinar slides
Recording of the webinar
Webinar slides
Recording of the webinar