Indicator | QOF points | Payment thresholds, %a |
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Stroke quality indicators | ||
Stroke 6: Percentage of patients with TIA or stroke in whom the last blood pressure reading is ≤150/90 mmHg | 5 | 40–70 |
Stroke 8: Percentage of patients with TIA or stroke whose last measured total cholesterol was ≤5 mmol/l | 5 | 40–60 |
Stroke 10: Percentage of patients with TIA or stroke who had influenza immunisation in the preceding 6 months | 2 | 40–85 |
Stroke 12: Percentage of patients with a non-haemorrhagic stroke or TIA, who have a record that an antiplatelet agent or combination, or an anticoagulant is being taken (unless contraindicated) | 4 | 40–90 |
Hypertension quality indicator | ||
BP 5: Percentage of patients with hypertension (excluding those on the stroke/TIA register) in whom the last blood pressure (measured in previous 9 months) is ≤150/90 mmHg | 57 | 40–70 |
Patient experience indicators | ||
PE 7: Patient experience of access (1): Percentage of patients who, in the national survey, indicated that they are able to obtain a consultation with their GP | 23.5 | 70–90 |
PE 8: Patient experience of access (2): Percentage of patients who, in the national survey, indicated that they are able to book an appointment with their GP more than 2 days ahead | 35 | 60–90 |
↵a Lower and upper achievement levels required to receive the minimum and maximum payment. TIA = transient ischaemic attack.