No lateral flow tests available

Also a couple of seconds ago.

From government site a couple of seconds ago.

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Shirls52000

It’s fairly easy to get LFT test kits from pharmacies you just need to download a QR code for collection from the Gov website. Please don’t come to the vaccination sites without testing first, many of us working there are retired nurses and doctors who have returned to help and would prefer to avoid infection where possible, while we re keeping you safe please keep us safe ?

Only if the pharmacies have any.

I’ve just been to local pharmacy with my code, name put on list, tests due in tomorrow.

It’s fairly easy to get LFT test kits from pharmacies you just need to download a QR code for collection from the Gov website. Please don’t come to the vaccination sites without testing first, many of us working there are retired nurses and doctors who have returned to help and would prefer to avoid infection where possible, while we re keeping you safe please keep us safe ?

Reporting back. I went to two of the local outlets for LFT tests this morning, armed with my code. Both had run out of test kits. I didn't try the third because a) it's not urgent and b) a neighbour works at one who said she'd get me a couple when they're back in stock..

I'll be interested to know if all you who have ordered online get your kits.

I went to the chemist last week to get some lateral flow tests as I had a cold.
I was told that I had to scan a QR code or order from the NHS website. I didn’t have my phone with me so couldn’t scan the code. On saying I wouldn’t bother then the chemist did give me a pack. It seems to me that by making it difficult to obtain packs of tests people just won’t bother. We already know that the symptoms of a cold and Covid are indistinguishable in many cases but if people with potentially only a cold are discouraged from obtaining LFTs they may well be spreading Covid without knowing it.

Recycling.
It's ok though, because our council don't provide the council owned flats any bins to put recycling in, anyway.

I’ve just ordered a pack of LFT’s online. There were none last night but they seem available now.

What are pink bags for?? I haven’t heard of those!

Jess20

Panic buying, like bog-roll maybe?

Or just doing as we were told.

I live close to grannygravy, so quickly tried when I saw she had been able to order.

Panic buying, like bog-roll maybe?

I have my code and have just tried the two pharmacies in town, but they don't have any and don't know when they're getting any.

And, no, I didn't stockpile tests weeks ago because stockpiling causes shortages.

HannahLoisLuke

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JenniferEccles

I expect there has been a huge demand following the PM’s announcement yesterday.
I’m sure stocks will be replenished soon.

He didn’t get the ducks in line did he?

Or perhaps it’s the general public dragging their heels over getting jabbed and getting in a stock of tests that are the ones not getting their ducks in a row.
I did both several weeks ago as did most of the people I know.
Why does the government have to think for us all the time?

The public has been TOLD to test rather than self-isolate. You could well ask why does the public (or most of them) do as it's told?

I didn't even get as far as putting my postcode in. There are no online tests available in the whole of England.

GrannyGravy13

Just went online and ordered LFT to be delivered, all seemed ok.

That's odd because the government's own site says (about 30 seconds ago) that there are no tests available.

test-for-coronavirus.service.gov.uk/order-lateral-flow-kits/service-unavailable

Nothing here...

Just went online and ordered LFT to be delivered, all seemed ok.

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JenniferEccles

I expect there has been a huge demand following the PM’s announcement yesterday.
I’m sure stocks will be replenished soon.

He didn’t get the ducks in line did he?

Or perhaps it’s the general public dragging their heels over getting jabbed and getting in a stock of tests that are the ones not getting their ducks in a row.
I did both several weeks ago as did most of the people I know.
Why does the government have to think for us all the time?

There was a person on BBC this morning who said there was absolutely no shortage of lateral flow tests, it's a problem with the Post Office being unable to arrange delivery to home addresses and advised folk to go to their Pharmacy if desperate.

I agree with MissAdventure. We can’t get pink bags either. Rarer thank rocking horse poo.

I would have thought that with previous warnings from scientists that new Covid variants are inevitable, the government and the NHS would have managed to come up with a coherent plan of action and the necessary infrastructure for dealing with this reasonable efficiently. After all, these ‘experts’ are paid very highly from the public purse aren’t they? And now no lateral flow tests! Unbelievable ,or are they hoping that we get used to their multiple failures and stop asking questions? Promulgating fear and thus unquestioning compliance seems to be the name of the game now!

My husband and I have just ordered some, no problem at all.