Primary Care Programme
Learn to lead and make real improvements in prostate cancer care.
Sign up to our sector-leading Primary Care Improvement Programme to learn how to make tangible improvements in prostate cancer care.
This 20-week programme will empower you to lead improvements in prostate cancer care and learn to overcome the unique barriers and challenges found in primary care settings.
Come and hear from Dr Tharshini Ramalingam!
We will be joined by guest speaker Tharshini, the world's first GP specialising in Cardio-Oncology, brings unparalleled expertise as the national GP lead for the British Cardio-Oncology Society.
Sign up before 11.59pm Friday 8 March – there are limited spaces so don’t delay.
Programme dates
Welcome Session (virtual): Wednesday 17 April 2024, 7-9 pm.
Module 1 (virtual): Wednesday 24 April 2024, 9-12 noon.
Module 2 (virtual): Thursday 9 May 2024, 9-12 noon.
Module 3 (face to face): Tuesday 21 May 2024, 10-4 pm, 30 Euston Square London.
Module 4 (virtual): Thursday 19 September 2024, 9-12 noon.
Please make sure you can attend all sessions before applying.
Programme themes
- Envision the Future – Develop your change project
- Stakeholder Engagement and Influencing.
- Mobilising and Communicating Improvement.
- Evaluating and Measuring Impact.
- Building Sustainable Change.
Programme Expenses
You may be able to expense your travel for attending Module 3 - we can provide more details once you've been successfully accepted onto the programme. Food and refreshments will also be provided throughout Module 3.
You are vital in driving change
Guided by expert programme managers, you'll shape and deliver your own project and gain crucial leadership and change management skills.
We’ll support you from the initial planning stages of your project, right through to delivery and review.
Your project can improve:
Outcomes: Strive for better health outcomes, early detection and improved quality of life.
Education: Increase awareness and knowledge about prostate cancer and available resources.
Awareness: Publicise the importance of early detection and the PSA blood test.
Wellbeing: Address physical, emotional, and social aspects of prostate cancer care.
Quality of Life (QOL): Improve overall quality of life for those affected by prostate cancer. Ensuring they have access to timely and quality care and support.
“It has given me better tools to engage with and encourage people to support a project. Also, it has provided me with the knowledge about how to adapt better in certain situations and with certain individuals or groups.”
Who should apply?
If you're a dedicated primary care professional, we'd love to hear from you. That includes; GPs, Cancer Care Coordinators, Dieticians, Clinical Pharmacists, Psychotherapists, Nurse Associates, Social Prescribers, Pharmacy Technicians, Health Facilitators, Public Health Professionals and Health and Wellbeing Coaches.
We particularly encourage applications from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Primary Care Networks with high late-stage diagnosis rates.
Complete an application form!
Deadline 11.59pm Friday 8 March 2024. Please note, places are limited, and we reserve the right to close recruitment early.
Contact us
If you have any specific queries please contact the Improvement Programmes Team.
The Prostate Cancer Improvement Programmes have been supported by grants from Astellas Pharma Ltd, Bayer UK and Roche Products Ltd. None of these organisations have had any control over the educational content of this activity.
