COVID-19 testing
As part of the government's Living with COVID plan, free universal testing (which includes lateral flow tests and PCR), ended on 1 April 2022.
End of free testing
Free lateral flow tests are no longer available, however there are a few groups who are still entitled to them. The government has set out further details on which groups are eligible, and information is available on the NHS testing web page.
Lateral flow tests are also available to purchase in high street shops and pharmacies.
Symptoms
Information about symptoms is available on the NHS COVID-19 symptoms in adults webpage.
What to do if you have coronavirus symptoms
Try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have COVID-19 symptoms, and either:
- You have a high temperature
- You do not feel well enough to go to work or do your normal activities
Take extra care to avoid close contact with anyone who is at higher risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
You can go back to your normal activities when you feel better or do not have a high temperature.
Find out more about what to do if you have COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19.