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Post by Slinger on Feb 15, 2022 20:47:58 GMT
I've just been informed of a very strong rumour that FREE Lateral Flow Tests available from the NHS may be stopped as early as next week, so now might be a good time to order a pack of 7 if you need them, or are likely to need them.
Leaked documents last month hinted that mass testing would stick around until at least July before being limited to care homes, hospitals and schools.
But Whitehall sources say the scheme could be ditched months earlier because the Treasury wants to slash annual Covid spending by 90 per cent — from £15billion to £1.5bn.
Better safe than sorry. I've just ordered mine.
N.B. - This thread was deliberately NOT placed in the Frequent Flyers section, so keep it civil and politics-free please.
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Post by MartinT on Feb 15, 2022 20:59:27 GMT
Good point and worth stashing a kit or two away for ad hoc testing should any family member show symptoms.
This is NOT a call to 'panic buy'!
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Post by Slinger on Feb 22, 2022 16:35:35 GMT
Just giving this a quick *bump* before the chance is gone.
I managed to order a second pack today; last night there were no slots available. If you genuinely think you're going to need them, like I do for visiting my mum, then get in quick.
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 22, 2022 16:42:43 GMT
I may regret it but thinking Omicron is going to get us all and hopefully it will be mild
Can see plenty of reasons for you protecting your mum though Paul
We're all going to have to make the decision to allow ourselves to catch it sooner or later.
The compromised may have to carry on sheltering of course
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Post by Slinger on Feb 22, 2022 22:11:49 GMT
Boots to sell lateral flow kits for £5.99 each
as Boris Johnson plans to scrap free testsMajor pharmacy Boots is to sell lateral flow tests for £2.50 in-store and £5.99 per test for delivery, as Boris Johnson announces end to free Covid testing. Following the government’s announcements yesterday that free Covid testing would end from 1 April, Boots announced on Tuesday it will launch “ affordable” lateral flow device tests in stores and online for people who are asymptomatic. It said: From tomorrow, customers can purchase a pack of four lateral flow tests for £17, or one test for £5.99, from boots.com, with both options including delivery. This test will offer customers an option to send their results to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to report a negative test, should customers need it.” From “ early March” the retailer said it will offer lateral flow tests in over 400 stores at £2.50 per test or £12 for a pack of five. These tests will also be available for £4.75 for two tests and four tests at £9.50 online. Asif Aziz, a director of healthcare servicesâ at Boots UK, said: “ We are pleased to be expanding our Covid testing services even further, with affordable lateral flow testing options for those who still want peace of mind from asymptomatic testing after 1st April. “ While it is great that we are returning to normal and finding a way to live with Covid, we encourage our customers and patients to stay safe and continue to take measures to limit the spread of the virus, especially to those in vulnerable groups.” The news comes as delivery slots for rapid lateral flow tests on Tuesday ran out. A message on the Government testing portal states: “ Sorry, there are no home delivery slots left for rapid lateral flow tests right now.” It is not the first time the system has been overwhelmed, with previous issues attributed to delivery constraints. SOURCE
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