Some pharmacies such as Laly's have opted into to offering lateral flow tests for free to people who are eligible. You are eligible for a free lateral flow test if you:
currently have cancer
had chemotherapy or radiotherapy within the last 12 months
are recovering from cancer within the last 12 months
have a blood disorder
have renal disease
have liver disease
are a solid organ transplant recipient
are taking immunosuppressants
have asthma and are taking oral corticoteroids
COPD
have immune deficiencies including HIV/AIDS
have a neurological disease e.g. motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
have Down's Syndrome (and other chromosomal disorders)
have severe cardiac disease
You will need to bring proof of your eligibility with you.
A Google map showing the pharmacies participating is available.
You can find more information on this fact sheet by Community Pharmacy England and the Community Pharmacy South Central website.