RA001 - Rheumatoid Arthritis register (Retired v50 2025/26)

RA001 - Rheumatoid Arthritis register (Retired v50 2025/26)

Warning
This indicator was retired in the contract year 2025/26 but remains in the business rules                                                                                                                                                          
Warning
The codes referenced in this article are taken from the NHS Technology Reference Update Distribution (TRUD).  Not all of these may be present or selectable in all clinical systems.
Info
The information contained within this article is from version 50 of the Business Rules for Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).        

Indicator definition

Indicator ID

Description

RA001

The contractor establishes and maintains a register of patients aged 16 or over with rheumatoid arthritis.


What are the criteria for this indicator?

In order to be included in RA001, patients must:
  1. be at least 16 years old
  2. have a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis