The Wessex Cancer Alliance Prevention and Early Diagnosis Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) and Dorset Early Diagnosis Incentive Scheme (IS) is commissioned at a local level to support and incentivise primary care providers in delivering targeted improvements in clinical care and service provision. LIS/IS agreements are tailored to address the specific health priorities and needs of a local population.

This report outlines the implementation, outcomes, and reflections from participation in the LIS/IS undertaken by PCNs across Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. The scheme aimed to improve the prevention and early diagnosis of patients, aligning with local Integrated Care System (ICS) priorities and national health improvement goals, e.g. the national long-term plan.

A total of 59 out of 61 PCNs signed up to the LIS; 41/43 of these were Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCNs and 18/18 of these were Dorset PCNs.

Published: October 2025