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Rapid COVID-19 Testing for those who can’t work from home

Written by on 01/03/2021

People who cannot work from home and still need to travel to their place of work are now able to get regular rapid Covid-19 tests at testing sites across Lancashire.

A similar service is also being offered to people who can’t work from home in Cumbria.

The aim of the regular testing is to help keep essential workers safe by identifying those who are carrying the virus but are not showing symptoms, and could be unknowingly spreading the virus to their colleagues or to the wider community.

The testing is not yet available to the general public and is specifically for those who must still travel to work but have no Covid-19 symptoms. The testing sites are in place in all 14 districts of Lancashire.

Angie Ridgwell, chair of the Lancashire Resilience Forum, said: “It is estimated that around one in three people may not show symptoms but are still infectious and could unknowingly pass on Covid-19 to colleagues or loved ones. It is vital that we identify these people and break the chains of transmission. This will ensure that the people of Lancashire who cannot work from home are protected at work and that businesses can continue to operate safely.

“If you cannot work from home and your workplace is not signed up to Lancashire’s workplace testing programme, please get tested regularly for Covid-19 at your nearest site.”

Businesses across the county can also register for Lancashire’s workplace testing programme, so they can set up on-site testing facilities where staff can be trained to carry out testing on a regular basis. A range of employers across the region have already started workplace testing with successful results. Employers and businesses can find out more about workplace testing and register their interest online.

Details of testing sites in Lancashire can be found in the links below.

In Cumbria there are a range of sites available through Cumbria County Council.

Some rapid testing sites in Lancashire require you book and appointment and others are operating on a drop-in basis. You can see the full list here.

Blackpool Testing Sites – Drop In

Location Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4
The Oracle
49 St Anne’s Road
Blackpool
FY4 2AP
Monday
8.15am to 7.40pm
Thursday
8.15am to 7.40pm
Saturday
2.15pm to 5.40pm
Whiteholme Youth and Community Centre
All Saints Road
Blackpool
FY5 3AL
Tuesday
12.15pm to 7.40pm
Thursday
8.15am to 7.40pm
Salvation Army
Raikes Parade
Blackpool
FY1 4EL
Tuesday
8.15am to 5.40pm
Wednesday
8.15am to 7.40pm
Friday
10.45am to 6.15pm
Saturday
9.15am to 12.40pm