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Version: 1.0.2 | Published: 1 Dec 2025 | Updated: 45 days ago

National Diabetes Footcare Audit

Dataset

Summary

Reference Code:
DCB2235-03
Type:
Collections
Applies To:
All diabetes footcare services within NHS trusts in England.
Topics:
  • Care
  • Service
Care Settings:
  • GP / Primary care
  • Hospital
Alternate Name:
National Diabetes Footcare Audit (NDFA)

Contact Point

Contact Point:

Collection/Extraction Details

Collection Level:
Aggregate level
Frequency:
Dataset publication or collection occurs once a year.

Documentation

Description:

The audit is a measurement system to support improvement in the quality of care of foot ulcers in people with diabetes and seeks to address three key questions:

  • Structures: are the nationally recommended care structures in place for the management of diabetic foot disease?
  • Processes: does the treatment of active diabetic foot disease comply with nationally recommended guidance?
  • Outcomes: are the outcomes of diabetic foot disease optimised?
Relations:
Name:
National Diabetes Core Audit
Explanation:
DAPB2235-01
Name:
National Diabetes Inpatient Safety Audit
Explanation:
DCB2235-05
Name:
National Pregnancy in Diabetes Audit
Explanation:
DCB2235-02
Name:
National Diabetes Audit - Integrated Specialist Services Survey
Explanation:
DAPB4100

Review & Status

Scope:
All diabetes footcare services within NHS trusts in England.
Technical Committee:
Data Co-ordination Board (DCB)
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active

Legal Authority 1

Legal Authority:
Section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal Authority Description:
This standard is published under section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

Legal Authority 2

Legal Authority:
Section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012

Legal Authority 3

Legal Authority:
NHS standard contract