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.
