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Parkinson's Disease

Asked by Victoria CollinsLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 17 June 2025UIN 59563

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department plans to include Parkinson’s disease in the Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

There are currently no plans to include Parkinson’s disease in the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).

The indicators included in QOF are developed in accordance with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines, and are underpinned by a robust evidence base. The QOF is reviewed annually to ensure it remains aligned with NICE guidelines.

For the 2025/26 contract year, 32 out of 76 QOF indicators were retired to streamline the scheme and reduce the administrative burden on general practice.

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