With restrictions easing and infection rates a concern in many areas, COVID-19 testing is more important than ever, The Scottish Government has provided the latest guidance on the need for testing:
Lateral Flow Kits
Free lateral flow kits are now available to everyone in Scotland for twice-weekly asymptomatic testing, and these will be available for pick up without an appointment from many local walk-in or drive-through test sites from 3:30 pm each day, or by ordering online or by phone.
NHS Inform includes information on the variety of ways to access home kits here: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Get a test if you do not have symptoms | NHS inform
COVID-19 Testing – ‘How To’ Videos in Multiple Languages
The Scottish Government has created step-by-step demonstration videos for lateral flow device and PCR testing, which can be found in the pages below:
- Access the Lateral Flow Device Step-By-Step Guide with Professor Jason Leitch, which can be found in multiple languages here: Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to do a rapid lateral flow device (LFD) test at home | NHS inform
- Access the PCR Step-by-Step Guide with Dr. Nicola Steedman, which can be found in multiple languages here: Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to do a PCR test at home | NHS inform
Links to Other Key COVID-19 Testing Information
- NHS Inform Testing Self Help Guide: Self-help guide: Access to testing for coronavirus | NHS inform
- NHS Inform Testing information: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Get a test if you do not have symptoms | NHS inform
- Gov.scot Testing information: Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
- Map with both asymptomatic testing sites and locations for picking up LFD test kits – Find where to get rapid lateral flow tests – NHS (test-and-trace.nhs.uk)
