Free COVID-19 Tests

The NHS provides treatment for people at risk of serious illness due to COVID-19. However, those who were eligible for lateral flow tests through NHS 111 or gov.uk before November 6th, 2023, can no longer use those routes.

Now, addressing our commitment to community support, Puri Pharmacy is offering free COVID-19 lateral flow tests to eligible patients. As a convenient option, you can simply visit our Southall or Hillingdon branch and pick up a kit.

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Check your eligibility

Our service is free for patients aged over 12 years who are at risk of serious illness from COVID-19.

Upon your visit, our pharmacists will confirm your eligibility for the tests through various methods. This includes seeing either your NHS letter or having a discussion with the patient or their representative about the patient’s medical history.

Moreover, it’s convenient for someone else to collect free tests on your behalf – be it a friend, relative, or carer. However, to do so, they need to provide the pharmacy with your details, including your full name, address, date of birth, NHS number, and medical condition(s) to confirm your eligibility. This ensures a seamless and efficient process for accessing the necessary tests.

If you do not have a friend, relative or carer who can do this for you then you may be able to book a volunteer responder.

If you work in healthcare or hospice

If you work in healthcare settings or a hospice, you might qualify for free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests. Eligibility hinges on your job role and the presence of COVID-19 symptoms. For detailed information, please read the guidance provided. If uncertainty surrounds your eligibility, it’s advisable to speak directly with your employer.

For individuals working in healthcare settings, specific guidance is available. Alternatively, if you work in hospices, please consult the dedicated guidance tailored for your sector.

Check the guidance for people who work in healthcare settings

Check the guidance for people who work in hospices

What our customers say about our services

Rahul was fantastic with the ear wax removal for me and my brother
Very nice, patient and professional
I would recommend anyone with ear wax to see Mr Rahul at Puri Pharmacy

Ahmed

Earwax Removal

The team at Puri pharmacy have always been extremely helpful and have offered great advice to me over the years. My medication is always ready on time and it’s extremely refreshing to walk in and be greeted with smiles.

Baz S

I was really pleased with the customer service and professionalism carried out by Rahul, he really is a gem.
I had my jab done at this pharmacy, and was happy that I actually had no pain at the time of the jab or afterwards. I would definitely recommend using this pharmacy as the staff are fast, efficient and polite especially Rahul. Thank you Rahul 🙏

Ferhah Ali

Great service and extremely professional staff. Me and my husband just got our vaccines and the whole process was really smooth and stress free. They have thoroughly explained the procedure and the team was absolutely friendly. Keep doing the great work and would highly recommend this place to other people 🙂

Gabriela Apostu

We’re very lucky having a pharmacy locally, with such helpful staff. Being able to telephone or just pop in to request my dad’s prescription means no GP telephone queues do a win/win all round.

Michelle Patis

I regularly visit Puri Pharmacy for my kids prescriptions and thanks to the staff who are very helpful. I never had to wait for long. I recommended others to use this pharmacy for the excellent service. Once they queried my GP about my son’s prescription and got it changed due to previous allergic reaction.

Shahnaz Fatima Syeda

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