The NHS offers treatment to people with COVID-19 who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill, as outlined on the NHS website.
If you or a family member start feeling unwell, you might be able to get treatment, but it must be started within seven days of your symptoms starting. Symptoms can be similar to colds and flu such as:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss to your sense of smell or taste
- feeling tired and achy
Keep rapid lateral flow tests at home, and if you test positive, contact your GP, NHS 111 or your hospital specialist.
How to get free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests
If you’re aged 12 or older and at high risk, you can get free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests from a pharmacy. Give the pharmacy your:
- name
- address
- date of birth
- medical condition
If you have a letter or email from the NHS about COVID-19 treatments, show it to the pharmacy.
Anyone collecting COVID-19 tests for you will also need to give their name and address.
How to get treatment
The south east London COVID-19 medicines delivery unit (CMDU) provides treatments to people in south east London. This service is provided by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Check their website for further information.