UKHSA Webinar: New Combo Flu and COVID-19 LFD Tests for Care Homes

Care homes across the West Midlands are being provided with new rapid lateral flow tests (LFDs) to support the management of suspected flu-like outbreaks.

The new SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A+B Antigen Combo Rapid Tests can test for COVID-19, Influenza A and Influenza B at the same time, with results available in around 10 minutes. They are intended for use when two or more linked residents develop flu-like symptoms within five days of each other.

This webinar from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) West Midlands introduces the project, explains how the new LFD tests should be used and outlines the next steps for care homes.

The webinar covers:

• the new LFD project for care homes
• when the combo rapid tests should be used
• how the tests identify Influenza A, Influenza B and COVID-19
• using and interpreting the tests
• reporting outbreaks and test results
• what happens following a positive or negative result
• next steps for care homes.

Who is it for?

Staff working within CQC-registered care homes in the West Midlands. The project is open to all CQC-registered care homes in the West Midlands and does not extend to other types of residential setting.

Details:

When: Tuesday 3 November 2026 - 11am

Where: Online Webinar

The joining link will be sent out prior to the event starting.