Primary Care Funding Call 2026/27

This new Primary Care Funding Call is designed to support GP practices and PCNs to improve referral quality, tackle inequalities, and deliver innovative cancer-focused projects. This funding opportunity offers two distinct streams for GP practices and Primary Care Networks:

1. PCN DES Support Funding (Up to £1,000 per practice)

Open to any GP practice or PCN looking to improve their PCN DES in the following areas:

  • Improve suspected cancer referral quality
  • Address inequalities in screening uptake

This funding is intended to support practical, local interventions that can make a measurable difference.

2. Early Diagnosis Priority Area Funding (between £5,000 and £30,000)

Open to any GP practice or PCN that wants to design and deliver a project focused on one or more of the following areas:

  • High areas of deprivation
  • Rare and less common cancers (Head & Neck - including brain, Teenage & Young Adult, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Blood, Pancreatic and Ovarian)
  • Bowel, lung or upper gastrointestinal (UGI) cancers
  • Outreach and partnership working (note: if this option is chosen, it will need to also focus on one of the other three areas)

Projects can apply for any funding amount between £5,000 and £30,000 aligned to the scope and impact of the proposed work.

Please note: the funding call has now closed as of August 3rd 2026. All applications are currently being reviewed.

The launch webinar includes:

  • Overview of both funding opportunities
  • Eligibility criteria and application process
  • Examples of potential projects
  • Guidance on developing a strong application
  • Live Q&A session
Watch the launch webinar here

Who should apply:

SWAG Cancer Alliance covers Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) ICB, Bath and Wiltshire from BSW ICB (excluding Swindon), Gloucestershire ICB and Somerset ICB. This funding is for the following in those areas:

  • GP practices
  • Primary Care Networks
  • Practice Managers
  • Clinical Leads and staff involved in service improvement, screening, or cancer pathways

If you have any questions, please contact swagca@nbt.nhs.uk.

Application Details
The application window for this funding call is now open.
 
How to Apply
  • Complete the application form via MS Forms: SWAG Cancer Alliance - Primary Care Funding Call – Fill in form
  • This form covers both funding streams.
    • You may apply to both if you have suitable projects.
    • Please submit two separate forms—one for each project.
  • If you prefer to use a Word version:
    • Download the documents attached to this page.
    • Please submit two separate word documents if you are applying for both schemes.
    • Submit them via email to swagca@nbt.nhs.uk.
 
Deadline
Submit all applications by the 3rd of August.
Questions
If you have any questions about the process, please contact: swagca@nbt.nhs.uk.
You can download the application forms by clicking the buttons below:
A small number of practices have contacted us to enquire about digital safety-netting solutions. Organisations that wish to share information about products or services they provide in this area are welcome to contact us at swagca@nbt.nhs.uk. Any information received may be shared for awareness purposes only and should not be interpreted as an endorsement, recommendation, or approval by SWAG Cancer Alliance or North Bristol NHS Trust. Practices should undertake their own due diligence before selecting any supplier or solution.

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