Testing

Got symptoms? Get tested – It works!

If you have symptoms of Coronavirus:

High temperature
A new, continuous cough
A loss of or change in your normal send of taste of smell

Please stay at home for 10 days and only leave the house to get tested. It’s nothing to be nervous about and the friendly staff will help you through the process – it’s simple, safe, confidential and will help protect everyone.

If you have covid symptoms, you must get a test.

Please book a test at http://www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 119

Find NHS guidance on whether you are eligible for a test here.

Testing for the visually impaired:

Be My Eyes partnership with DHSC - This partnership allows for those with sight loss to complete at-home testing through the support of the app and NHS staff
Be My Eyes users in the UK can now receive support with at-home COVID tests

Accessible testing from home - This press release covers all of the changes made to make at home testing more accessible for those with sight loss
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-19-home-testing-kits-now-easier-to-order

RNIB what to expect - The Royal National Institute of the Blind have put together a guide of what to expect when receiving an at-home test
https://www.rnib.org.uk/news/campaigning/coronavirus-home-testing-kit-what-to-expect