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Welcome to the ‘Early Diagnosis and Primary Care’ section of the Academy – supporting the NHS Long Term Plan’s ambition for 75% of cancers to be diagnosed early by 2028. Our education focuses on enhancing the skills of primary care professionals to recognise early signs of cancer and ensure timely referrals. Education here features Cancer Alliance work, and commissioned work delivered through GatewayC.

Click here for more information and resources from the Primary Care and Early Diagnosis team.

Cervical Screening Videos

Resource

A series of bite-sized films to support autistic women and women with learning difficulties through the cervical screening process.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
20

Minute(s)

Free

Understanding the Non-Site-Specific Pathway in Practice Webinar

On Demand Webinar

This webinar highlights how referrals are managed effectively , explore the management pathway and the importance of clear communication across multidisciplinary teams and with patients.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

Free

Enhanced Communication Skills Training

eLearning

This module brings together input from subject matter experts, patients, and Recourse:AI to deliver a future-focused learning experience. Combining theory with cutting-edge technology, you’ll have the opportunity to practice key communication techniques with realistic digital humans.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive
2

Hour(s)

250

Can-Survive Cultural Competency Training

Event

The Can-Survive cultural competency training is designed to ensure that health professionals have the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence to become more culturally competent in the delivery of cancer and other health and social care services. It covers the essential components of cultural competence self-awareness, depth of knowledge, the appropriate skills and practical application.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced
4.5

Hour(s)

Free

LEAP Into Cancer Care Education Package

Resource

The package includes 10 flexible sections introducing key aspects of cancer care. It can be used as a standard induction for new support workers or accessed flexibly by those already in role. Resources have been developed by Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and include quality-assured national training offers, helping to avoid duplication and ensure consistent learning.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive
10

Hour(s)

Free

Vaginal Examination Skills Lab

Skills Lab

9th July. This session will cover examination basics followed by a hands-on practical workshop with our expert facilitators. This session will also cover understanding when and how to refer. Suitable for healthcare professionals in primary care.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced
4

Hour(s)

Free

Upper GI Endoscopy Masterclass Series

Webinar

A series of interactive webinars delivered by expert speakers offering education on conducting a high-quality endoscopy, detection and management of early cancer.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant
4

Hour(s)

Free

Skin Cancer Education Event 11-Sept 2025

Event

This event brings colleagues from across the system together to network, share best practice and hear about the ongoing developments via the GM Skin Cancer Pathway Board.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
7

Hour(s)

Free

Cancer Waiting Times V12.1: guidance update webinar

Webinar

An update on guidance following the issue of revised Cancer Waiting Times (CWT)
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

Free

Improving early diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer Webinar

On Demand Webinar

An on-demand webinar recording that includes an overview of ovarian cancer including signs and symptoms, investigations, case based discussion. With a focus on early diagnosis and share information “This Van Can” project.
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Supportive, Assistive, Pre-registration, Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

Free

Dermatology Education Event: Skin Lesion Recognition

On Demand Event

An on-demand half day educational event focused on supporting decision making in skin lesion diagnosis with a focus on cancerous lesions.
Level of Practice: Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
4

Hour(s)

Free

Dermoscopy

Resource

Resources for primary care professionals: looking at different skin lesions and appropriate assessment
Level of Practice: Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Consultant, Medical Workforce
20

Minute(s)

Free

Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Resource

Information for primary care colleagues on how Iron Deficiency Anaemia can be indicative of early signs of cancer
Level of Practice: Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Consultant, Medical Workforce
6

Minute(s)

Free

FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test)

Resource

FIT information for primary care colleagues: a variety of resources from fast fact videos to infographics.
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
Level of Practice: No Level of Practice set
10

Minute(s)

Free

GM Skin Club

Webinar

Taking place on the third Wednesday of every month, a 1 hour webinar for primary care colleagues relating to dermatology.
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Registration, Enhanced, Advanced, Consultant, Medical Workforce
1

Hour(s)

Free

Secondary Breast Cancer

On Demand Webinar

Video on metastatic breast cancer: key stats, signs and symptoms, investigations, treatments, monitoring bone health, and contraception in primary care
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Gynaecomastia

On Demand Webinar

Gynaecomastia: causes, primary care assessment, what not to investigate, referral guidelines, and hormonal treatments
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
10

Minute(s)

Free

Nipple Discharge

On Demand Webinar

Short session on nipple discharge types: physiological signs, assessment, and management in primary care
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
Level of Practice: Medical Workforce
5

Minute(s)

Free

Education on Cross Cutting Programmes

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Personalised Care
Personalised care transcends all pathways and is fundamental to delivering better quality care that is meaningful to the individual, supporting improvements in health and wellbeing.
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Health Inequalities​
All education we develop and deliver is inclusive. The Academy offers a variety of learning that supports Health Inequalities, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Operational Performance
Operational Performance aims to excel in Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS), Operational Metrics, and Treatment Variation. Find resources like training videos for using Single Queue Diagnostics via Infoflex.
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