Can we get free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests from the NHS?

[zaax]

I asked my consultant, and he didn't know

[sun_flower]

I Don't think so ,l have tried on the NHS website but no luck.

[mrsjsmith]

Zaax and sun_flower yes we can and I have just ordered another pack. You need to read the questions carefully. Basically we don’t, hopefully, have Covid but we are eligible for Covid treatment, so just keep saying yes 🤞

Colette

[Wroxham in reply to mrsjsmith]

Thanks Colette. Just did it.xx

[mrsjsmith in reply to Wroxham]

That’s good Sue,

I knew someone else had asked about it recently but I couldn’t remember who it was, but good you saw my comment. 🤞

Colette

[sun_flower in reply to mrsjsmith]

Yes thanks l have managed to order some,you are right l needed to read the instructions carefully x

[CguLLer in reply to mrsjsmith]

Ordered some yesterday afternoon at about 2pm and they turned up this morning! Can’t complain about that service. Added bonus is they are nasal swab only so no having to stick something down your throat.

David

[mrsjsmith in reply to CguLLer]

Excellent service David but if you can manage it without choking try to do the tonsils as well. Several doctors I have seen online recommend throat and nasal swabs.

Colette

[Shooey in reply to mrsjsmith]

hi Colette

I read recently that instead of a throat swab it’s better to sample phlegm (if you’re producing any). I’ll play safe and do all three!!

Best wishes

Shooey

[mrsjsmith in reply to Shooey]

How would you test the phlegm ? Sounds complicated.

[Shooey in reply to mrsjsmith]

Dead easy, just cough into a tissue and swirl the swab around after doing the nose swab

[Wifey21]

If you have CLL in the UK you are eligible for free NHS LFTs and you should continue to use the NHS reporting system while it exists to report results. An NHS LFT positive report will automatically trigger CMDU assessment (in some areas) for Paxlovid.

[Thursday45]

Yes, you get them from the gov.uk website, if you have a condition that qualifies.