by Laura | Aug 11, 2026 | QOF
We are still getting lots of queries about coding for the new obesity indicators – the codes below are the only codes to apply to OB004: Patient must be 18 years +, their latest BMI ≥30 (or ≥27.5 BAME) (ethnicity...
by Laura | Aug 8, 2026 | QOF
The 2026/27 QOF changes aren’t just about understanding new indicators – they’re about building the foundations that underpin successful QOF delivery and achievement. You need to ensure the right patients are identified, coded correctly, included on the...
by Laura | Jul 1, 2026 | QOF
HF008 and HF007 remain the same this year – the associated ‘register’ for these indicators remains HF1, % patients with a diagnosis of heart failure. HF009 is new to QOF this year, the associated ‘register’ for this indicator is HF3 – patients with a...
by Laura | Jun 3, 2026 | QOF
Must be 18 years or over Must have HbA1c 42-47 mmol/mol reading within the last 12 months or a history (or current) diagnosis of gestational diabetes Must not have a diagnosis of diabetes Must not be pregnant Must not have an active eating disorder Must not have...
by Laura | Jun 3, 2026 | QOF
% patients with diabetes who have had the following care processes performed in the preceding 12 months: BMI, BP, HbA1c, cholesterol, smoking status, foot examination, albumin:creatinine ratio & eGFR creatinine. This is an all or nothing indicator – all 8...
by Laura | Jun 3, 2026 | QOF
Due to the QOF changes introduced this year, which appeared relatively straightforward but involve substantial behind-the-scenes changes to business rules and register/target patient group definitions, there are currently some anomalies within prevalence reporting for...