This folder helps practices identify patients with Atrial Fibrillation where QOF-related actions may still be needed to meet indicators AF006 (stroke risk assessment) and AF008 (anticoagulation for high-risk patients). The searches are designed for use throughout the year and are especially valuable during the final months of QOF.

The searches have been built to look at the contract year (1st April to 31st March), so it is recommended to run the search WITHOUT a relative run date.

🔍 [AF008] One invitation sent

AF patients who have received one invitation to discuss anticoagulation. Sending a second invitation will allow these patients to be exception-reported if they do not attend.

🔍 [AF008] Two invitations sent

AF patients who have received two invitations but are not on anticoagulation. These patients can now be exception-reported under AF008 if no further engagement occurs.

🔍 AF with no CHA2DS2-VASc

AF patients with no recorded CHA₂DS₂-VASc score. These patients are not eligible for achievement under AF006 until the risk score is added.

🧾 REVIEW | AF008 with CHADS2VASC raised but no DOAC

Patients with raised stroke risk scores (CHA₂DS₂-VASc ≥2) who are not on anticoagulation and do not have an exception code. Review these cases to either start treatment or code a valid exception.