Lateral Flow Tests

Sea_Shell

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-travel-rules-update-news-live-b1922556.html

If the Independent is to be believed, LFTs aren't going to be free for much longer.

"The government will end free provision of lateral flow tests within months in a move that has been criticised as “reckless” by public health chiefs.

Plans to introduce charges for the tests were buried in the government’s Covid winter plan, which was unveiled earlier this week by Sajid Javid, the health secretary."

Who's going to pay for routine testing, if it's no longer free, unless they really have to?

[Deleted User]

Sea_Shell said:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-travel-rules-update-news-live-b1922556.html

If the Independent is to be believed, LFTs aren't going to be free for much longer.

"The government will end free provision of lateral flow tests within months in a move that has been criticised as “reckless” by public health chiefs.

Plans to introduce charges for the tests were buried in the government’s Covid winter plan, which was unveiled earlier this week by Sajid Javid, the health secretary."

Who's going to pay for routine testing, if it's no longer free, unless they really have to?

How many are going to be ordered now? 

Sea_Shell

Deleted_User said:

Sea_Shell said:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-travel-rules-update-news-live-b1922556.html

If the Independent is to be believed, LFTs aren't going to be free for much longer.

"The government will end free provision of lateral flow tests within months in a move that has been criticised as “reckless” by public health chiefs.

Plans to introduce charges for the tests were buried in the government’s Covid winter plan, which was unveiled earlier this week by Sajid Javid, the health secretary."

Who's going to pay for routine testing, if it's no longer free, unless they really have to?

How many are going to be ordered now? 

Probably lots, if the public realise a charge is coming!!    They'll probably end on Ebay undercutting the new charge!!

The actual wording from the governments Autumn/Winter plan was...(my bold)

"Rapid asymptomatic testing is an important tool to help reduce the spread of the virus, while supporting people to manage their own risk and the risks to others. The Government will therefore continue to provide the public with access to free lateral flow tests in the coming months. People may wish to use regular rapid testing to help manage periods of risk such as after close contact with others in a higher risk environment, or before spending prolonged time with a more vulnerable person. At a later stage, as the Government’s response to the virus changes, universal free provision of LFDs will end, and individuals and businesses using the tests will bear the cost. The Government will engage widely on the form of this model as it is developed, recognising that rapid testing could continue to have an important, ongoing role to play in future."

Make of that what you will.

[Deleted User]

Sea_Shell said:

Deleted_User said:

Sea_Shell said:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-travel-rules-update-news-live-b1922556.html

If the Independent is to be believed, LFTs aren't going to be free for much longer.

"The government will end free provision of lateral flow tests within months in a move that has been criticised as “reckless” by public health chiefs.

Plans to introduce charges for the tests were buried in the government’s Covid winter plan, which was unveiled earlier this week by Sajid Javid, the health secretary."

Who's going to pay for routine testing, if it's no longer free, unless they really have to?

How many are going to be ordered now? 

Probably lots, if the public realise a charge is coming!!    They'll probably end on Ebay undercutting the new charge!!

The actual wording from the governments Autumn/Winter plan was...(my bold)

"Rapid asymptomatic testing is an important tool to help reduce the spread of the virus, while supporting people to manage their own risk and the risks to others. The Government will therefore continue to provide the public with access to free lateral flow tests in the coming months. People may wish to use regular rapid testing to help manage periods of risk such as after close contact with others in a higher risk environment, or before spending prolonged time with a more vulnerable person. At a later stage, as the Government’s response to the virus changes, universal free provision of LFDs will end, and individuals and businesses using the tests will bear the cost. The Government will engage widely on the form of this model as it is developed, recognising that rapid testing could continue to have an important, ongoing role to play in future."

Make of that what you will.

HMMM. "AT A LATER STAGE"... Could mean anything
And the government appears to believe that price rises will reduce consumption rather than increase deaths in the coming cold season 

y3sitsm3

Sea_Shell said:

Deleted_User said:

Sea_Shell said:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-travel-rules-update-news-live-b1922556.html

If the Independent is to be believed, LFTs aren't going to be free for much longer.

"The government will end free provision of lateral flow tests within months in a move that has been criticised as “reckless” by public health chiefs.

Plans to introduce charges for the tests were buried in the government’s Covid winter plan, which was unveiled earlier this week by Sajid Javid, the health secretary."

Who's going to pay for routine testing, if it's no longer free, unless they really have to?

How many are going to be ordered now? 

Probably lots, if the public realise a charge is coming!!    They'll probably end on Ebay undercutting the new charge!!

The actual wording from the governments Autumn/Winter plan was...(my bold)

"Rapid asymptomatic testing is an important tool to help reduce the spread of the virus, while supporting people to manage their own risk and the risks to others. The Government will therefore continue to provide the public with access to free lateral flow tests in the coming months. People may wish to use regular rapid testing to help manage periods of risk such as after close contact with others in a higher risk environment, or before spending prolonged time with a more vulnerable person. At a later stage, as the Government’s response to the virus changes, universal free provision of LFDs will end, and individuals and businesses using the tests will bear the cost. The Government will engage widely on the form of this model as it is developed, recognising that rapid testing could continue to have an important, ongoing role to play in future."

Make of that what you will.

eBay doesn't allow the sale of COVID tests.

Sea_Shell

y3sitsm3 said:

Sea_Shell said:

Deleted_User said:

Sea_Shell said:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-travel-rules-update-news-live-b1922556.html

If the Independent is to be believed, LFTs aren't going to be free for much longer.

"The government will end free provision of lateral flow tests within months in a move that has been criticised as “reckless” by public health chiefs.

Plans to introduce charges for the tests were buried in the government’s Covid winter plan, which was unveiled earlier this week by Sajid Javid, the health secretary."

Who's going to pay for routine testing, if it's no longer free, unless they really have to?

How many are going to be ordered now? 

Probably lots, if the public realise a charge is coming!!    They'll probably end on Ebay undercutting the new charge!!

The actual wording from the governments Autumn/Winter plan was...(my bold)

"Rapid asymptomatic testing is an important tool to help reduce the spread of the virus, while supporting people to manage their own risk and the risks to others. The Government will therefore continue to provide the public with access to free lateral flow tests in the coming months. People may wish to use regular rapid testing to help manage periods of risk such as after close contact with others in a higher risk environment, or before spending prolonged time with a more vulnerable person. At a later stage, as the Government’s response to the virus changes, universal free provision of LFDs will end, and individuals and businesses using the tests will bear the cost. The Government will engage widely on the form of this model as it is developed, recognising that rapid testing could continue to have an important, ongoing role to play in future."

Make of that what you will.

eBay doesn't allow the sale of COVID tests.

Let's just say "black market" then!

y3sitsm3

Sea_Shell said:

y3sitsm3 said:

Sea_Shell said:

Deleted_User said:

Sea_Shell said:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-travel-rules-update-news-live-b1922556.html

If the Independent is to be believed, LFTs aren't going to be free for much longer.

"The government will end free provision of lateral flow tests within months in a move that has been criticised as “reckless” by public health chiefs.

Plans to introduce charges for the tests were buried in the government’s Covid winter plan, which was unveiled earlier this week by Sajid Javid, the health secretary."

Who's going to pay for routine testing, if it's no longer free, unless they really have to?

How many are going to be ordered now? 

Probably lots, if the public realise a charge is coming!!    They'll probably end on Ebay undercutting the new charge!!

The actual wording from the governments Autumn/Winter plan was...(my bold)

"Rapid asymptomatic testing is an important tool to help reduce the spread of the virus, while supporting people to manage their own risk and the risks to others. The Government will therefore continue to provide the public with access to free lateral flow tests in the coming months. People may wish to use regular rapid testing to help manage periods of risk such as after close contact with others in a higher risk environment, or before spending prolonged time with a more vulnerable person. At a later stage, as the Government’s response to the virus changes, universal free provision of LFDs will end, and individuals and businesses using the tests will bear the cost. The Government will engage widely on the form of this model as it is developed, recognising that rapid testing could continue to have an important, ongoing role to play in future."

Make of that what you will.

eBay doesn't allow the sale of COVID tests.

Let's just say "black market" then!

Most everywhere bans the sale of COVID tests.  I can't really see people going on the dark web for them, particularly as they don't actually need them.

DisablednProud

Sea_Shell said:

y3sitsm3 said:

Sea_Shell said:

Deleted_User said:

Sea_Shell said:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-travel-rules-update-news-live-b1922556.html

If the Independent is to be believed, LFTs aren't going to be free for much longer.

"The government will end free provision of lateral flow tests within months in a move that has been criticised as “reckless” by public health chiefs.

Plans to introduce charges for the tests were buried in the government’s Covid winter plan, which was unveiled earlier this week by Sajid Javid, the health secretary."

Who's going to pay for routine testing, if it's no longer free, unless they really have to?

How many are going to be ordered now? 

Probably lots, if the public realise a charge is coming!!    They'll probably end on Ebay undercutting the new charge!!

The actual wording from the governments Autumn/Winter plan was...(my bold)

"Rapid asymptomatic testing is an important tool to help reduce the spread of the virus, while supporting people to manage their own risk and the risks to others. The Government will therefore continue to provide the public with access to free lateral flow tests in the coming months. People may wish to use regular rapid testing to help manage periods of risk such as after close contact with others in a higher risk environment, or before spending prolonged time with a more vulnerable person. At a later stage, as the Government’s response to the virus changes, universal free provision of LFDs will end, and individuals and businesses using the tests will bear the cost. The Government will engage widely on the form of this model as it is developed, recognising that rapid testing could continue to have an important, ongoing role to play in future."

Make of that what you will.

eBay doesn't allow the sale of COVID tests.

Let's just say "black market" then!

I don't think anyone is going to go black market and risk getting some dodgy test considering that the price new will probably be under £15.

I personally find it hard to believe that the kits cost £10 to produce tbh, maybe that's their RRP.

TheShape

Sea_Shell said:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/covid-travel-rules-update-news-live-b1922556.html

If the Independent is to be believed, LFTs aren't going to be free for much longer.

"The government will end free provision of lateral flow tests within months in a move that has been criticised as “reckless” by public health chiefs.

Plans to introduce charges for the tests were buried in the government’s Covid winter plan, which was unveiled earlier this week by Sajid Javid, the health secretary."

Who's going to pay for routine testing, if it's no longer free, unless they really have to?

Are large events such as Premier League Football games requiring the showing of a Covid Pass for entry?  If so I imagine a major market for LFTs will be those who are unvaccinated and wish to attend large events.  If there is a cost to acquire tests that potentially makes getting vaccinated attractive financially.

GTR_King

I am Fully Vaccinated Feb (1st dose) April (2nd dose) Oxford Jab, I am not big a fan of Lateral flow tests and don't really like doing them as I just worry that am gonna do it wrong or mess the test up/ worry i will get a positive result make me panic sometimes, I am very mildly Autistic so might be why, but once it's done and the result is negative I Feel allot calmer, 

but I try to force myself to do lateral flow test before every league one home game at football or when I feel bit groggy/not feeling 100% and keep telling myself that it's for greater good to do it as know your safe to go out, 

I know the % of you catching covid when double jabbed goes down after a while e.g few months etc but can't wait for Booster Jab to feel even more safer, will have it each year, I don't wanna get seriously ill 

But will never pay for Lateral Flows test would rather spend that money on PS5 games lol