Primary Care Resources, Learning and Development

This page is continuously updated with resources for GPs and primary care teams to help support early diagnosis and the understanding of cancer pathways.

WMCA Primary Care Educational Webinar Early Recognition, Better Outcomes : Pancreatic Cancer in Primary Care. Wednesday 4 November, 1pm – 2pm

We are inviting primary care clinicians in the West Midlands to join the WMCA Primary Care Educational Webinar Early Recognition, Better Outcomes : Pancreatic Cancer in Primary Care to understand the key information you need to know when suspecting pancreatic cancer.

This webinar is being delivered in partnership with Pancreatic Cancer UK, in support o Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and will be held on Wednesday 4 November 2026 from 1pm to 2pm.

Attending this webinar will:

  • Increase your understanding of the key symptoms of pancreatic cancer
  • Grow your confidence in discussing symptoms and next steps with patients, their families, support networks and carers
  • Help you understand the role you can play in supporting patients from first presentation to referral
  • Help you understand the support available from Pancreatic Cancer UK

To book a place at this webinar, please use this link

pdfPancreatic Cancer UK Primary Care Webinar Poster

 Screening and Early Diagnosis Resources

Access a variety of screening resources, to help general practice before patients are invited for screening, during screening and for general awareness raising.

Tumour Site Specific Resources

Access a variety of tumour site specific resources and learning.

Health Inequalities

Access information and support on tackling cancer related health inequalities.

Urgent Suspected Cancer Referral Forms

Access the most up to date WMCA Urgent Suspected Cancer Referral forms for different Tumour sites.

Child Cancer Smart

An evidence-based public and professional awareness campaign to improve early diagnosis of cancer in children and teenagers aged 0-18, developed by The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association.

 

Additional resources

GatewayC

Courses: GatewayC provide accessible, innovative, and tailored information to support early detection. Designed by GPs and education specialists in collaboration with leading clinical experts and patients, their courses are both informative and interactive. Discover simulations, filmed case studies, specialist interviews and other activities to help you apply learnings to challenging clinical scenarios. 

GatewayC courses

Podcast: GatewayC host a primary care podcast, 'GPs talk cancer', which helps support earlier cancer diagnosis. GPs Rebecca and Sarah as they chat red flag symptoms, patient case studies and welcome specialist guests to share their tips and advice to enhance your practice. These are real insights shared by leading clinicians to support earlier cancer detection in general practice – to improve patient outcomes and save lives. 

Listen to the podcast

Free course: Early Sarcoma Diagnosis

This course aims to assist primary care staff in effectively assessing and managing patients with symptoms that could lead to a sarcoma diagnosis. You will be presented with case studies and patient stories in different formats, alongside specialist discussion and a range of activities to reinforce key learning points.

Access the course

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