No lateral flow tests available

Due to the unavailability online where I usually order mine, I applied online for a pharmacy code and had to show it on my phone when I went there. She offered me 2 packs, so no shortage locally, and they will keep me going for a little while.

I would suggest trying this option.

Elusivebutterfly

My local pharmacy would only give out one pack. They have now made it more difficult as the pharmacist sent me away with a leaflet saying you have to scan a QR code before requesting a pack. I avoided this by ordering online, which was not offered on the leaflet the pharmacist sent me away with. If this is no longer available, not sure what else I can do.

That has been the case since the beginning of October so I also order online now as it is easier for me. Luckily I have built up a stash of tests as at one time the library staff were “forcing” them on everyone taking out books!

Can still get codes to pick up from your local chemists this am

The shortage is on the News now.

If you go on the Government web site there are instructions about how to order lft from your local chemist. You are asked for your town and then a list comes up with the name of your local chemist. I think you can also ring 119 to order some tests for collection.

I ve just picked two boxes up (I was offered two I didn’t ask)
Perhaps it depends on your area

JenniferEccles

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

Of course there's been huge demand as of last night's announcement. While 30 year olds were immediately online booking their boosters yesterday evening, they were obviously at the same time ordering their LFTs because they are going clubbing and partying next week and need them as proof of entry. The two go together and of course the websites crashed and supplies ran out, my children were in that boat. Temporary blip.

I ordered a pack on Fri evening and they were delivered Saturday morning.

If youre staying in & not going anywhere i guess you could get PCR tests then wait for results back?

We do what others have suggested already.try other outlets.we need to to do regularly as sons college says do 2- 3 times a week.i tell him to ask college for them but he forgets?

Jane71

I can't order any online either. What are we going to do?

Pray?

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.

Care to explain why he didn't inform the people who are supposed to be carrying out the programme before he actually announced it? That's kind of an important aspect of 'organisation' isn't it?

Anyway, he's rowing back on it now. Despite what he said in his surprise to all involved announcement about everyone getting a booster by the end of December we are now being told that everyone is to be offered a booster by then...

So, omicron has a few more weeks left in which to run rampant. Infections doubling every 2 days I understand.

And the first death in hospital from omicron has just been announced...

I can't order any online either. What are we going to do?

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.

What, and you think he's doing that himself?

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.

That is not good enough. He has oversight and needs to ask the questions.

Johnson is not up to it.

My local pharmacy would only give out one pack. They have now made it more difficult as the pharmacist sent me away with a leaflet saying you have to scan a QR code before requesting a pack. I avoided this by ordering online, which was not offered on the leaflet the pharmacist sent me away with. If this is no longer available, not sure what else I can do.

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.

maddyone

Is it BJ’s personal responsibility to order lateral flow tests?

No, but he could have checked before making his 'announcement' that there would be enough available for increased demand.

As Wwmk2 says, he didn't get his ducks in line first...

Is it BJ’s personal responsibility to order lateral flow tests?

If you have relatives who work in retail they are available for staff in most large stores. Our son and DIL work at Morrisons and they are encouraged to take them home and test regularly. We had two from them yesterday and as we have an invitation to go for a meal with family on Boxing Day we will test before we go out.

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?

We got some from the chemist last week.

I think because of the initial rush,they will have run out due to demand. Hopefully it will sort itself out. I had one box delivered this morning.

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

We had one pack delivered on Saturday.
Perhaps this is just blip and stocks will arrive soon ?