You are allowed to leave your home to get a COVID-19 test while you are isolating. We recommend keeping some RATs at home for testing if you or anyone in your household develops symptoms.
Access free RAT home testing kits
RATs will remain free until 29 February 2024.
You can continue to pick up free RATs for yourself and household members from participating pharmacies and RAT collection centres.
Find a collection centre near you: COVID-19 testing | Healthpoint (external link)
Get a test from your doctor
Your doctor may offer COVID-19 tests. Call them to find out and follow their advice. There may be a charge for some people.
All remaining free COVID-19 testing sites will close by 30 November 2023.
If you need help to get RATs
If you live rurally, have a disability, are immunocompromised or experience some other difficulty getting RATs, you may be eligible for additional help, including delivery if necessary.
To find out if you are eligible, call 0800 222 478.