Easy to find and access

Convenient

Easy to use for (fits in with 21st Century life)

Provides privacy and minimises embarrassment/judgement by others

As ‘good’ as face to face

Self-sampling is easy to do, and people are willing to do these

People believe the results of the self-sample

Saves money

Frees up capacity (efficient way to manage asymptomatic service users)

Saves time for providers

Provides the additional capacity to deal with demand

Everyone has equal access