No lateral flow tests available

I too was unable to order a pack online yesterday but successfully did so this morning so it's worth trying again today if you have had problems OP. My husband and I test 2/3 times a week so I order one pack a week and keep one pack in reserve. I don't consider that "stockpiling".

I was just about to say the very thing, Juno56. Have successfully ordered one pack. I test about 3 times a week - I'm going among people a lot more at the minute as I prepare to move house next month ?.

I went online around 6 and got one.
There is always this alternative…

None available at 7am apparently.

Maw

I wish I had had the foresight to stock up,I could have emulated the Wise Men and it would have solved the Christmas pressie problem
Gift-wrapped boxes of LFTs all round!

We three kings from leamington spa,
Bearing lfts in our car...
Masked up nicely,
All jabbed thricely,
We'd better not stop at a bar....

I like your style MissAdventure !

love it

Excellent, MissAdventure!

I had the same message from the NHS website but then tried again without leaving a gap in my postcode and was offered my usual local pharmacy with a QR code to show.

Mazied they’re now saying these LFT tests aren’t fully effective why not get the other kind which name escapes me you can send for a special courier to deliver and collect if you’re unable to get around, my dh had to do this at one time it was such a desperate moment thankfully all was well.

multicolourswapshop

Mazied they’re now saying these LFT tests aren’t fully effective why not get the other kind which name escapes me you can send for a special courier to deliver and collect if you’re unable to get around, my dh had to do this at one time it was such a desperate moment thankfully all was well.

I think you are talking about PCR tests which are not for regular use but for people with symptoms of Covid

multicolourswapshop, PCR tests are available if you have any symptoms, such as a temperature, and are more accurate.

I've ordered successfully this morning.

Absolutely brilliant MissA!

I always make sure I have a stock of everything, and for me that is no different with these tests, as was doing 2/3 tests a week.

It is a shambles they have run out meantime, but understandable really, as the buffoon that is Boris announced all this with no thought on logistics/forward planning. (probably the same way he has added child no 7 to his family).

Pharmacies will still have stocks, and hopefully that will tide people over until they can order online again.

Nobody panic ! There isn't a shortage Lfts are released onto the website in batches there will be more available shortly -8pm daily in Scotland There isn't an actual shortage Meanwhile tests available at test sites vaccination centres community pharmacies etc Lets not have a rerun of the toilet roll fiasco

Just announced as 'breaking news' on this morning's news :no OCR tests available anywhere in the UK. That has many serious implications.

PCR that should read. Sorry.

Sorry, do you mean PCR tests? That is a worry if one is doing the 2-day testing after returning from abroad...

Casdon

Collecting them from our nearest pharmacies and libraries? I picked up two boxes on Friday with no issue, they had loads.

The viits U use had a note up to say they had none and didn't know when they would get more. (That was not why we went in as we have some and after next week we won't be seeing g anyone for a while so don't need any more.

Oops that's supposed to be the Boots pharmacy I use!!

JenniferEccles

Maybe he’s concentrating on organising the massive increase in the booster vaccination programme, among endless other things which require his time and attention.

But no, let’s forget about all that and just take the opportunity for another Boris bash.

I totally agree JenniferEccles - they never miss an opportunity to Boris bash. He has a poison chalice - dammed if he does and dammed if he doesn't.

Just found a box we'd got last Spring before travelling to UK.

MissA- we will be in L.Spa for Christmas - if we make it over! Then off to Surrey.

You can go online and request a code, which you then take to a chemist or other pick up point. I'm not sure if you have to specify which collection point you'll be going to, or if the code will work anywhere that has LFT in stock.