Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Continue providing Lateral Flow / Self Test Kits free by post and at pharmacies

Closed 4,439 signatures

What the petition asks

It has been reported that the Government may end the provision of free Lateral Flow / Self Test Kits.
I am proposing that the Government continue to provide free lateral flow testing, as this is the arguably the best way to encourage people to use them.

We are in the throes of a global pandemic. It should be absolutely hassle and cost free to receive tests to see if you have stated infection. The fact that these tests may be charged for is simply absurd and, to be honest, repulsive. If the Government continues to preach that we should be tested every week, they must make these tests freely available. They can't have their cake and eat it too!

Timeline

25 Aug 2021 Petition opened for signatures
25 Feb 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,439
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 25 Aug 2021
Closed 25 Feb 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.