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Rachel Hains

How to get a free lateral flow test after April 1

Most people in England will no longer be able to access free lateral flow tests as the Government has announced an end to universal testing from this Friday, April 1. A few groups will still be entitled to free tests, including frontline NHS staff, but most members of the public who want or need to carry out a test from April onwards, will have to pay to do so.

For those that aren’t eligible for free testing, a number of retailers have already confirmed that they will be offering lateral flow tests with prices ranging between £2 and £5 for an individual test.

Superdrug for example is selling tests from the same brand as was previously available via the NHS – Flowflex Sars-Cov-2 Antigen Rapid Self Test – for just £1.99. Those shopping for their tests online can grab one for free if they make the purchase via a cashback site – TopCashback.

The money-saving platform is currently offering its new members 100 per cent cashback of up to £10 at Superdrug. This means that you can spend up to £10 and get your money back in full. All you have to do is make your purchase via this link.

How to get a free test:

  1. Head to the new member deal page on TopCashback – topcashback.co.uk/superdrug-promo/
  2. Simply click the "Get Cashback Now" button to go to the Superdrug website
  3. Make your purchase – one test is £1.99 so you can get up to five for free
  4. Shortly after you've made your purchase you will see the transaction in your TopCashback account. This is usually within 14 days of purchase.
  5. This offer will be live throughout April, please note that terms and conditions apply

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