No lateral flow tests available

Just tried in Boots. They have them but I did not have a 16 digit pin code ?????????

Its easier to get an audience with the Pope than a roll of pink sacks from our library at the best of times.

The reason we had to get a code was basically 100s of thousands of LFT packs have been taken but over half the people are not bothering to register the results. Therefore the powers that be have decided that they are not being used and sitting on a shelf somewhere. I doubt they are but a lot of people don't want to register in case they get pinged

I work in our local library which also houses NHS clinics and some council services. We have boxes full of test kits. Try asking round to see where else you may be able to get them from

Nice if you're able to get to a pick up point.
Sadly I can't at the moment.

Babs , yes PCR tests, according to the BBC 'breaking news' I just heard. Which means if you have a positive result from a lateral flow test you won't be able to get it confirmed or denied. Presumably this will be a short lived shortage but no doubt further announcements will be made in due course.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

PCR that should read. Sorry.

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

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

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.

Absolutely brilliant MissA!

I've ordered successfully this morning.

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

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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

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.

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.

love it

I like your style MissAdventure !

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....