From 1 April 2024, the lateral flow device (LFD) tests supply service for patients potentially eligible for COVID-19 treatments has been updated to include:
Eligible patients can obtain a free box of five LFD tests from community pharmacy. A positive LFD result may help to determine whether the patient is referred to a COVID-19 treatment service.
We work with our health and care partners to plan services and improve our populations health and wellbeing.
Emergency Departments (A&E) and 999 are for life threatening emergencies.