What are QOFs?

QOF = Quality Outcome Framework

Introduced in 2004 as a voluntary incentive scheme for GP

practices in the UK, rewarding them for how well they care
for patients.
The QOF contains groups of indicators, against which
practices score points according to their level of achievement.
The QOF point system gives an indication of the overall
achievement of a practice. These points are used to compare
practice within specfic regions and the country.
These points co-relate to an additional monetary benefit to
the practice.

NICE QOF INDICATORS

These indicators span a variety of different

medical specialities.
Main ones covered are Cardiovascular,
Cancer, Central Nervous System, Endocrine
Nutritional and Metabolic, Mental Health and
Behavioural,Musculoskeletal and Respirator.
Mainly related to important public health
issues in each of the specialties.
Our audit corresponds to Mental health and
Behavioural Conditions.

Mental Health And

Behavioural Conditions

Some of the indices under this include: