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Lateral flow tests now require QR code.

(87 Posts)
Teacheranne Thu 07-Oct-21 23:05:17

I seem to have acquired quite a stash of the tests as every time I went to the library to collect a set of books for my book group, they insisted on giving me some boxes of tests as well. I think they were getting rid of them as the library are no longer supplying them.

I was aware that the system to get nes tests was changing though and do have the leaflet with the code on for when I need some more. I take two each week when I visit mum in a care home and also before WI meetings.

Sara1954 Thu 07-Oct-21 19:38:35

My granddaughter picks them up from school, there seems no limit to the amount they can take.

Smileless2012 Thu 07-Oct-21 18:25:41

Thanks JaneJudge and Atqui oh dear I do feel silly, now I've read your explanation, I know what they are Atquiblush.

Atqui Thu 07-Oct-21 18:08:57

Smileless A QR code is one of those black and white squares. The person serving me in Boots gave me a leaflet which had another QR code to get me to the place online. I’ve just done as Jane suggested and ordered them online .I had to supply the same information I did for the code for collecting at the pharmacy.

Atqui Thu 07-Oct-21 18:00:57

Granmarie have you got some since Monday? Apparently the rules have changed.

Grannmarie Thu 07-Oct-21 17:55:18

I get them from my local pharmacy, on request.

JaneJudge Thu 07-Oct-21 17:52:44

I am useless at technology too Smileless smile they didn't ask for anything online though they most probably scan them before they send them

I order through this link

JaneJudge Thu 07-Oct-21 17:50:46

I ordered some online Tuesday via the NHS and they came yesterday confused

Smileless2012 Thu 07-Oct-21 17:50:25

Thanks growstuff I'll look at the link. I don't have a smart 'phone and wouldn't know how to use one so rely on Mr. S.blush.

growstuff Thu 07-Oct-21 17:48:26

I don't know if this is helpful:

faq.covid19.nhs.uk/article/KA-01394

PS. What about the people who don't have smart phones or don't know how to use them?

Smileless2012 Thu 07-Oct-21 17:31:53

What is a QR code and how and where do you get one?

Atqui Thu 07-Oct-21 17:27:41

I went to collect some tests from pharmacy today and was told that I needed a QR code to get them. Apparently this was changed on Oct 4th. The assistant told me she thought it was because people weren’t reporting results. I have to confess that I didn’t report when I’ve done a test as I t’s been negative (I had no symptoms just trying to be respectful of other people I was meeting). I could not access the code in the shop as my phone had no signal so had to come home and do it .What a palaver.Do they really want people to do the tests.? If so why make it so difficult? The reason given for reporting was to keep,other people safe and stop spread of the virus- nothing to do with data collection.