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Updated collection points for free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests

01 Jul 2021

Please note that the collection points on campus for colleagues and students to pick up free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow testing kits have been updated

COVID-19 testing

What is a rapid lateral flow test?

Rapid lateral flow tests help to find cases in people who may have no symptoms but are still infectious and can give the virus to others.

The test usually involves taking a sample from your tonsils (or where they would have been) and from your nose, using a swab. You can get a result in 30 minutes.

You can now collect free rapid lateral flow home testing kits from:

  • Whitworth Hall Corridor at the Covid Test Centre 9am-1pm
  • Alan Gilbert Learning Commons Reception 9am – 1pm

All collection points are open Monday to Friday only. Colleagues can also order rapid flow tests from gov.uk.

Colleagues are advised to take two weekly tests when working on campus. It is recommended that you take these tests 3-4 days apart. For example, if you take your first test on a Thursday or Friday, your second test should be on the following Monday. Even if you've had one or both doses of a vaccine, it's still important to get tested regularly.

Please note the on campus testing centre is now closed.

IMPORTANT: You must not collect rapid lateral flow tests, attend any testing centre, or come to your workplace if you have symptoms of COVID-19. If you have symptoms, you should book through NHS Test and Trace.

  • If you test positive or need to self-isolate, please report it.
  • Further information on testing is available on our website.