The aim of this standard operating procedure is to provide asymptomatic testing, as required by a clinically led risk-based approach, to elective care patients using primarily lateral flow devices (LFDs), or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests if clinically recommended, from 1 April 2022.

Published 4 April 2022.

The aim of this standard operating procedure is to provide testing, as required by a clinically led risk-based approach, to inpatients, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests and lateral flow devices (LFDs) from 1 April 2022.

Published 4 April 2022.

Letter setting out the approach to delivering the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) advice in relation to staff and patient testing.

Published 30 March 2022.

This letter sets out our approach to delivering UKHSA’s advice in relation to staff and patient testing. We will keep these arrangements under review along with our partners at UKHSA.

Published 24 August 2022.

Changes to lateral flow device distribution. Letter from Prerana Issar, Ruth May, Pauline Philip DBE and Professor Stephen Powis.

Published 29 June 2021.

Frequently asked questions about SARSCoV-2 genotyping and sequencing services.

Published 25 May 2021.

How to roll out lateral flow testing for staff who provide NHS services in the independent sector.

Updated 29 April 2021.

Guidance for all lateral flow tests ordered from 5 July 2021 from GOV.UK, and for staff at vaccination sites.

Updated 8 September 2021.

Testing procedures to enable fast tracking of COVID-19 positive patients admitted via the emergency department and reduce the risk of transmission.

Published 24 December 2020.