The UK Health Security Agency has launched a new service making it easier for partially sighted people to use lateral flow tests in their home.
Those who experience visual impairment or partial sight across the UK can call NHS Test and Trace for visual assistance with taking the at-home lateral flow test directly through the Be My Eyes app.
The Be My Eyes app connects people with low to moderate vision with agents from 119 through a live video call. Users can now benefit from live video assistance from NHS Test and Trace staff to help guide them through how to order, use the tests and register their test results.
Additional new tools are also being introduced for partially sighted people ordering home test kits, including:
instructions in braille, audio and large print
an RNIB information line providing a recorded version of the instructions
People can still order lateral flow tests to be posted directly to their home.
