Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance (CMCA) are establishing a new primary care programme to improve CMCA visibility, communications, support & collaboration with primary care through:
Supporting Primary Care Networks (PCNs) with the cancer element of the PCN DES and QOF
Leading the development and implementation of three structured cancer communities of practice across Cheshire and Merseyside
Facilitating and providing practical support with implementing evidence-based interventions to achieve cancer-related objectives
Developing & delivering the primary care components of The Cancer Academy, which will act as a C&M repository and delivery arm for cancer education in C&M
The ambition set out in the NHS Long Term Plan is that by 2028 the proportion of cancers diagnosed at stages 1 and 2 in England will increase from around 50% to 75%. CMCA recognises that primary care plays a key part to help achieve improved early diagnosis through referral practice and encouraging participation in the national cancer screening programmes.
The programme will principally aim to engage with those working in primary care across Cheshire and Merseyside to support with the early diagnosis agenda. It will do this through three main objectives, which are outlined as:-
As the programme develops, it is important for us to engage with those in primary care roles to understand ongoing work related to cancer and early diagnosis in PCNs and communities. If you have any suggestions or would like to get in touch with the CMCA Primary Care Engagement Team, please email ccf-tr.cmcaprimarycareengagement@nhs.net and a member of the team will be in touch.
GP Primary Care Lead
Hi, I am Dr Debbie Harvey. I currently work as a GP in Sefton and have worked as a cancer lead in a number of roles for many years. I am currently CRUK Primary Care Lead at Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance and support The Cancer Academy from a clinical perspective with a focus on Primary Care Education.
Primary Care Lead
Hi, I am Louise Roberts the Primary Care Lead for the Cancer Academy with responsibility for delivering a programme of expertise and strategic support to Primary Care, specifically focusing on early cancer diagnosis. I have over 15 years’ experience of working within primary care/early cancer diagnosis agenda. Please do get in touch with any suggestions you may have relating to primary care education.
Cancer Engagement Lead- North Mersey
Hi, I am Ed Bourne – I have recently joined the Alliance after completing the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme. My new role as Cancer Engagement Lead covers North Mersey, which includes Liverpool, Sefton and part of Knowsley. I am excited to help contribute to the development of the primary care programme at the Alliance, improving outcomes for our communities with support of the resources available through the Academy and returning to Liverpool, where I graduated in 2018 in Hispanic Studies and History.
Cancer Engagement Lead- Mid Mersey
Hi, I am Tanya Mulvey, I have recently joined the alliance as Cancer Engagement Lead covering mid Mersey which includes Halton, Warrington, St Helens and part of Knowsley. I have over 25 years of experience working across all sectors of the NHS including primary care. I am looking forward to working within the Primary Care Engagement Team supporting the mid Mersey GP Practices around prevention and early diagnosis of cancer.
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